Hide press release Show press release The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan AMG speeds things up by expanding the compact performance family Affalterbach. The next level of driving performance is here: the new A 35 Sedan is the first choice for customers looking for the sportiness typical of Mercedes-AMG, combined with a comfortable amount of space and versatility for passengers and luggage. The exceptional driving dynamics of this agile sedan are ensured by the 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine with 302 hp, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed Transmission, the AMG suspension and the variable AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The new A 35 Sedan expands the current AMG model range by providing an additional attractive entry-level model. It appeals to young customers who are looking for a high level of performance along with a comfortable amount of space for passengers and luggage. An acceleration time of 4.7 seconds for 0-60 mph meets these customers' desire for performance driving dynamics in the compact car segment. "Following the very successful launch of the hatchback model, things are moving along dynamically in the compact class segment at AMG. Sport sedans are the origin of Mercedes-AMG and part of the brand's core. With our new A 35, we are transporting this history into modern times in the form of a very attractive model that serves as a point of entry into the world of AMG and also appeals to new customer groups," states Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG. Plenty of space yet still compact The A 35 Sedan rides on a 107.4 in wheelbase and displays the proportions of a powerful yet compact vehicle, with sporty and short overhangs at the front and rear. The grille with twin louvers, the AMG front bumper with flics on the air intakes, a front splitter and silver chrome trim elements are distinguishing AMG design features on the A 35. From the side view, the aerodynamically optimized 18-inch, twin-spoke light- Page 2 alloy wheels and side sills of AMG design catch the eye. The muscular shoulder with a precise character line running below it emphasizes the contoured sides of the A 35. The side mirrors sit on the beltline, as commonly seen on sports cars. The optionally available 19-inch wheels reinforce the characterstic AMG look. The two-part tail lamps and the new diffuser insert highlight the rear end that emphasizes width. Additionally, the trunk lip spoiler and the two round tailpipe trims firmly characterize the AMG design from the rear. Comfortable interior dimensions Above-average shoulder, elbow and headroom plus easy access to the rear contribute to the A 35 Sedan’s high versatility. The A 35 Sedan is also at the top of its segment with regard to rear headroom (37.2 in). The large trunk was designed for practical utility. The trunk opening is very large with a width of 37.4 in. This allows comfortable loading and unloading, even of large luggage. This applies in particular to the optional KEYLESS-GO comfort package with HANDS-FREE ACCESS. The HANDS-FREE ACCESS convenience function enables hands-free and fully automatic opening of the trunk lid with a kicking motion of the foot under the rear bumper. Listens to words, reacts to gestures: the MBUX multimedia system In the interior of the A 35 Sedan, the new MBUX multimedia system combines an intuitive operating structure with progressive design. MBUX creates an even closer connection between the vehicle, driver and passengers. Emotionally appealing presentations underline the clear control structure and feature brilliant maximum-resolution 3D graphics. Visually, the two displays under one shared glass blend into a Widescreen Cockpit, and as a central element emphasize the horizontal orientation of the interior design. The trailblazing voice control system activated with the words "Hey Mercedes" is also on-board. Thanks to artificial intelligence, MBUX recognizes and understands nearly all sentences from the fields of infotainment and vehicle operation, even if they are expressed indirectly. In addition, with the newly optional MBUX interior assistant, select multimedia functions and the reading light can be switched on and off without touch. True to its own style: the fully digital instrument cluster Customers can choose between three AMG display styles for the instrument cluster. The Supersport mode is particularly striking with a central, round tachometer and additional information presented in the form of bars to the left and right of the rev counter that have a three-dimensional depth. Via the AMG menu, the driver can choose various special displays such as Warm-up, Set-up, G-Force and Engine Data. The touchscreen multimedia display also emphasizes the dynamic character with individual AMG displays such as visualization of the driving programs, AMG TRACK PACE and telemetry data. Another new feature is the unique AMG center console with touchpad and additional switches for operating ESP®, manual transmission mode and optional adaptive damping. Command center for driving dynamics: new generation of AMG steering wheels The new generation of AMG steering wheels continues to provide the perfect link between the driver and the vehicle. The steering wheel rim with a flattened lower section, perforated leather in the grip area and red contrast topstitching is both attractive and pleasant to the touch. The galvanized steering wheel paddles allow an even sportier driving style with manual gear shifting. The integral touch control buttons can be used to intuitively select the displays of the instrument cluster and the multimedia system by means of horizontal and vertical swiping, and to position them according to individual preferences. The optional AMG Performance steering wheel can be equipped upon request with some innovative additional elements, such as the AMG Drive Unit. This consists of a round controller with an integrated display beneath the right-hand steering-wheel spoke, plus two vertically positioned color display buttons with switches beneath the left-hand steering-wheel spoke. The AMG drive programs can be engaged directly via the controller. The selected drive program is shown on the color LCD display directly integrated in the controller. With the two freely configurable display buttons and the additional switches, further AMG functions can be controlled within easy reach, directly on the steering wheel. Each function desired can be displayed on the other LCD display, and the driver taps its switch to set the respective function. The driver's two preferred AMG functions can be defined in this way and the settings quickly changed with one touch. Red/black: characteristic AMG combination The seat covers are available in MB-Tex man-made leather with DINAMICA microfiber in black with red contrasting topstitching and red seat belts or in ARTICO man-made leather in black/neva grey. Red piping on the microfiber DINAMICA trim elements and ventilation outlets accented by a red ring add further design accents. Reinforced body-in-white Specific measures to strengthen the front section of the bodyshell form the basis for the precise turn-in ability and the toe and camber stability of the chassis, even when driving at speed. A special "shearing plate" – an aluminium plate underneath the engine – increases the torsional rigidity at the vehicle's front end. Two additional diagonal braces at the front of the underbody also reduce torsion and increase stiffness. Responsive to the throttle: the 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine The 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine boasts a rapid response to accelerator pedal commands, high power (295 lb-ft max. torque from 3000 rpm), a supremely lively response and an engine sound typical of AMG. The crankcase made of high-strength, lightweight die-cast aluminum reduces the vehicle weight where it matters most for driving dynamics. The twin-scroll turbocharger combines optimum responsiveness at low engine speeds with a strong power increase at higher speeds. The housing of the twinscroll turbocharger is divided into two parallel ducts. This makes it possible to channel the exhaust gases separately on the turbine wheel. This minimizes the mutual negative influence of the individual cylinders in the charge-change cycle. This reduces exhaust backpressure and improves the charge-change as well as the efficiency of the engine. The exhaust system features an automatically controlled exhaust flap as standard. Depending on the drive program selected, the sound is modulated from balanced to powerful. Technological sophistication for more efficiency The technological standards of the new four-cylinder engine are improved by numerous efficiency-enhancing measures. These include CAMTRONIC variable valve control, intelligent thermal management for engine and oil, highprecision<doc-sep>Last year, Mercedes brought a new entry-level model to the US, the A-Class sedan. It's a nice car, in the spirit of the old 190E, but its 188 horsepower might leave some wanting. That's where AMG steps in. Meet the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan, which unlike the A35 hatch, is US-bound. This isn't the full-flavor 45-series AMG car—that model will come later with more than 400 four-cylinder horsepower and a fancy new all-wheel drive system. But today's A35 is no slouch, cranking out 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from a 2.0-liter four cylinder, and sending it to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It's got a variable 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system that, while front-biased, can send up to 50 percent of the engine's torque rearward as needed. All this helps the A35 run from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. AMG reinforces the A's body with an aluminum plate under the engine and two diagonal braces, adding new aluminum wishbones and new steering knuckles. Adaptive AMG-tuned dampers are optional. The AMG also gets speed-sensitive adaptive-ratio steering with two different weight settings. Bringing things to a halt are 13.8-inch brake discs squeezed by fixed four-piston calipers in front, with 13.0-inch discs and single-piston sliding calipers in the rear. The new baby AMG gets lots of driving modes, ranging from a full-on Sport+ setting to a Slippery mode for low-grip conditions. There's also AMG Dynamics, which has Basic and Advanced modes that change various stability-control and torque-vectoring parameters. The A35 looks the part, too, with all the AMG styling upgrades you expect both inside and out. You can even get an aerodynamics package, if the non-adorned car is just too subtle for you. Mercedes hasn't announced pricing for the A35 sedan yet, but we expect it to cost around the same as its closest rival, the $45,000 Audi S3. We'll see it in the metal at the 2019 New York International Auto Show next month. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. 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The new A35 sedan will be Mercedes-AMG's cheapest and least powerful model. It has a turbocharged inline-four with 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a variable all-wheel-drive system. An even more powerful AMG version of the A-class is coming later in the year. When the Europe-only Mercedes-AMG A35 hatchback debuted last fall, we told you that Americans would soon be getting the model in sedan form. It turns out soon meant about six months, but no matter—the U.S.-bound A35 sedan has now been revealed ahead of its in-person debut at the New York auto show next month, and as we expected, it's basically identical to its hatchback sibling. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the Mercedes 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. The engine has been heavily modified by AMG, and it puts out 302 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque between 3000 and 4000 rpm. Mercedes quotes a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.7 seconds. That's 1.4 seconds quicker than the time C/D got for an all-wheel-drive A220 sedan with 188 horses and 221 lb-ft, and about a second slower than what we achieved in a 375-hp CLA45. In a break from other AMG models, a controllable exhaust system is standard, not optional. View Photos Michael Simari Car and Driver The dual-clutch transmission is an AMG-specific unit that has been tuned for fast shifts and "very responsive acceleration in all speed ranges," and the A35 has launch control as standard. The 4Matic all-wheel-drive system's variable torque distribution ranges from 100 percent at the front wheels to a 50/50 front-to-rear split; this is controlled electromechanically, with the split being influenced by speed, acceleration, selected gear, steering angle, and individual wheel speed, among other factors. There are five driving modes; of them, the Sport+ and Slippery modes are new to the AMG. Sport+, as the name implies, increases responsiveness for maximum performance, while Slippery is for enhanced stability, implementing a flat torque curve, smoother responses, and reduced power. The A35 has a different suspension setup than the regular A-class with optional adjustable dampers, a specially tuned variable-ratio steering rack, and larger vented disc brakes (four-piston calipers with 13.8-inch discs in front, single-piston calipers with 13.0-inch discs in back). It also gets the AMG Dynamics system that debuted on the updated C63, which is an enhanced stability control and brake-based torque-vectoring system that works in conjunction with the driving modes. View Photos Michael Simari Car and Driver The A35 gets typical AMG styling enhancements including a twin-bar grille, a front bumper with larger openings, a rear lip spoiler, and a deep rear diffuser with a round exhaust tip at each side. The dual screens on the dashboard have an AMG-specific Supersport mode. An available AMG steering wheel has touchscreen buttons for controlling features such as driving modes, and buyers can choose to litter the interior with red trim pieces—including seatbelts. An optional AMG Aerodynamics package consists of a larger front splitter, small front canards, a bigger trunk spoiler, and some additional trim on the rear bumper; Mercedes says this pack actually increases downforce and high-speed handling. Among other options are a Night package that blacks out the exterior trim, 19-inch wheels in place of the standard 18s, and performance bucket seats. AMG CEO Tobias Moers says the A35 will appeal to new kinds of customers and serve as "an entry point into the world of AMG." Pricing hasn't been announced, but we expect the A35 will start at around $45,000, splitting the difference between the standard A220 and the existing AMG CLA45. The A35 sedan will be quickly followed by a CLA35—yes, there will be nearly identical AMG versions of the A-class and the CLA—as well as a GLA35 once the next-gen version of the standard GLA debuts. The existence of these new lower-tier four-cylinder compact AMGs leaves room for the upcoming A45, CLA45, and GLA45 to get even crazier: The range-topping A45 S will get over 415 horsepower from a 2.0-liter turbo four and an advanced all-wheel-drive system with a rear-drive Drift mode.