The upcoming Mercedes-AMG A 45 shows off its Drift Mode on the snowy roads of Sweden

A render gave us a very realistic preview a week ago, but now Mercedes itself has decided to reveal a little more about its upcoming A 45. The most sporty version of the German compact is about to make its appearance on the market but, before that, the brand has decided to show us the capabilities it will use to win over its customers. To be more precise, Mercedes has travelled to Sweden to put the most radical Class A to the test on snow, a perfect terrain to display all its tricks and show openly its Drift Mode and how it is able to hint at its rear end.

It is true that at first we will find the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, a name that appears on most models with the AMG badge. However, the German firm took advantage of the arrival of the E 63 to introduce its intelligent traction system, which is capable of sending all the power to the rear axle with just the press of a button, something that will also be reflected in the Mercedes-AMG A 45.

Time to dance!

Snow, power and rear-wheel drive, what more could you ask for? Absolutely nothing, since these three elements are what was needed to deliver the perfect formula. Thanks to it we have been witnesses to how the A 45 swings its tail from side to side like a true rear-wheel-drive vehicle, also hinting at the level of fun its users will be able to enjoy on a closed circuit.

At the same time Mercedes will include a powertrain that fits perfectly within the AMG family, allowing the A 45 to become one of the fastest compacts of all time. For now we do not know the technical specifications, but we can expect a turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of generating more than 400 CV, thus surpassing one of its main rivals, the Audi RS3.

A spicier look

The eye-catching camouflage still covers the body of the Mercedes-AMG A 45, but it does not stop us from making out some features that set it apart from the entry-level variant with the 35 badge. The first thing that catches our attention is the Panamericana grille, which appears on the most powerful AMG models and brings out a tougher and more imposing character.

The rear is guarded by a sizeable spoiler and a quad cylindrical exhaust outlet that leaves behind the square design that the previous generation featured. These details make the difference aesthetically and, although they may change on the production model, they already suggest that the Mercedes-AMG A 45 will not be an ordinary compact.

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