Mercedes-Benz Plans 320HP A-Series AMG For 2012

Mercedes-Benz is planning to enter the hot hatch market in 2012 with a 320bhp AMG-badged A-class.

The hot AMG version of the new, third-generation A-class will have a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and four-wheel drive. It is being developed by Mercedes’ AMG performance arm under the direction of its new boss, Ola Källenius.

The hot A-class is due on sale in the UK in September 2012. It will be priced to compete with the Audi RS3, Volkswagen Golf R and an M Sport-badged, turbocharged four-cylinder version of BMW’s second-generation 1-series hatchback — which suggests that it could be around £35k.



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TCLA - 12/16/2010 1:11:34 PM

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I think you mean A Class, not A Series

Agent63 - 12/16/2010 3:15:49 PM

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Wow, that will be one fast hot hatch. An A-class is not in my radar but for those who like it I guess it is good news.

lewishamiltonpimp - 12/16/2010 4:02:00 PM

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The previous A Class cars have been 'bleh' but this one looks good. It's about time the US got some of the hot hatches sold elsewhere.

nguyenvuminh - 12/16/2010 8:24:35 PM

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I've always liked the A-class simply because it represented an interesting design, unique length to height ratio within its class, and courageous move on a luxury car mfr's part to pursue entry level cars. I think this is "fun". As to the comment about the US getting this model, I can't help but think Americans hate small breadbox cars and it won't brought to the States.