First drive of the prototype A45 AMG

[smashy]

Hi all ,this is the most up to date info I can find on something I really hope I am driving in 2013.

It will be slightly different to my 120d auto I believe ,but I NEED this car.!!!!!

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1210_m...

[giggity]

Love the car, think it will be the best out of the A3 / 1 Series / however more then likely cost the most.

The A3 is rubbish anyway. Bland is not even the word.

I know it's a prototype. But image 4 of 5,

It better have a "proper" gas strut to hold up the bonnet.

[tyrrell]

looking forward to this too just woundering how much it will be with met paint,nav, heated seats, adaptive damping ect.

Edited by tyrrell on Tuesday 28th August 19:41

[matc]

giggity said:

Love the car, think it will be the best out of the A3 / 1 Series / however more then likely cost the most.

The A3 is rubbish anyway. Bland is not even the word.

I know it's a prototype. But image 4 of 5,

It better have a "proper" gas strut to hold up the bonnet.

The car starts at a shade under £19k, so comparable with a Golf/Focus/Astra. On a monthly payment basis I reckon it's going to be the cheapest out of the A3 and 1 Series.

It'll definitely have proper struts to hold up the bonnet!

[bolide]

I am trying - and failing - to think of something less relevant to a hot hatchback than a hydraulic bonnet prop

Seriously, is it of any importance at all?

Nick Froome

[giggity]

Not not really of any importance.

Just not something I like at all. Esp on a premium car.

I know how Mercedes are keen to allow the bean counters to come in and cut costs. Dont want rust again!!

Fully spec'd I imagine it will be very expensive with all the various toys and options. But hopefully will take the 1/A3 off the top spot.

Time will tell.