Work has begun on the 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45.

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After this week’s news regarding the soon-to-be-revealed Audi RS3 Sportback and Sedan, it should come as no surprise that the folk at Mercedes-AMG have started working on updates to the A45.

With more torque, a trick differential and more tricks up its sleeve, the Audi RS3 looks like its more than a match for the 45 range. We guarantee that engineers at Mercedes-AMG have been paying close attention and the updated 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45 S will need something special if its move the goalposts yet again.

Our spy photographers say this is a minor facelift, with new headlights and taillights and the front grille will receive some updates. Apparently, the cabin will stay largely the same as the interior didn’t have any camouflage.

But what about the under the skin changes and how much more power can be extracted from that 2.0 engine? In it’s current state of tune, there’s 310 kW and 500 Nm giving it a claimed 0-100 kph time of 3.9 seconds. While it set new records for performance and outputs, it also set a new peak for pricing, with the base-price A45 S coming in at a hefty R1.1 million before options ticked.

AMG engineers have said they can deliver more power, but that will come at the expense of longevity. How much power could that 2.0-litre 4-cylinder motor reliably develop without compromise? That being said, we’re pretty sure the 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45 will get a power boost, just to keep its rivals on their toes.

We’ll keep an eye on the development of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45.

Further Reading

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