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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG sends off CLA 45 S 4Matic+ with Final Edition
The Mercedes‑AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ will be discontinued at the end of the year. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-AMG is launching a Final Edition available in both Coupé and Shooting Brake body styles, each featuring an extensive array of exterior and interior upgrades. Riding on matte black 19-inch AMG forged wheels with a cross-spoke design, the Final Edition can be ordered in either Manufaktur mountain grey magno or night black uni. Both finishes are complemented by '45 S' lettering on the doors (in black or yellow) and yellow AMG logos on the exterior mirror housings. Other sporty accents include gloss black brake calipers, a silver chrome fuel-filler cap with 'AMG' lettering, dark chrome tailpipe trims and the AMG Night Package, which adds high-gloss black treatment to the mirror caps and trim elements. Customers can further enhance the car's presence with the optional AMG Night Package II or the wind tunnel-honed AMG Aerodynamics Package. The latter adds a more aggressive front apron with a bigger splitter and extra flics, a larger AMG spoiler lip (Coupé) or roof spoiler (Shooting Brake), trailing edges near the rear apron's air outlets, and a blade-style rear diffuser — all finished in high-gloss black. Inside, the Final Edition features AMG Performance seats trimmed in a mix of black man-made leather and suede, contrasted with yellow stitching. This stitching extends to the door panels, dashboard and embroidered '45 S' emblems on the headrests, centre console and floor mats. AMG-illuminated door sills with yellow lighting round off the bespoke treatment. Powering both variants is the familiar 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 310kW and 500Nm. Paired with an eight-speed AMG Speedshift DCT-8G dual-clutch transmission and the fully variable AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system with AMG Torque Control, the car accelerates from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.1 seconds and tops out at 270km/h. The CLA 45 S 4Matic+ Final Edition Coupé and Shooting Brake will be available in select markets until the end of 2025. Pricing has yet to be confirmed.
Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Mercedes-AMG Unveils Limited CLA 45 S "Final Edition" for 2026
Summary Mercedes-AMGhas announced theCLA 45 S'Final Edition', a high-performance sendoff for the compact sport sedan, arriving in limited numbers to U.S. dealerships in early 2026. Finished in MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno, the Final Edition features bold black and yellow graphics, 19-inch matte black forged wheels with yellow accents and exclusive aerodynamic enhancements from AMG's wind tunnel testing. Under the hood, the hand-built 2L turbocharged AMG engine delivers 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, launching the car from 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Power is distributed via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with torque vectoring and drift mode capability. Inside, the Final Edition sports AMG Performance seats wrapped in black MB-Tex and microfiber with yellow contrast stitching, matching details on the dashboard, doors and AMG Performance steering wheel. Unique badging, yellow-stitched floor mats and illuminated yellow AMG door sills round out the design. With extensive standard equipment including the AMG Night Package Plus and Aerodynamics Package Plus, the CLA 45 S 'Final Edition' aims to offer both track-ready performance and refined exclusivity, marking the end of an era for AMG's compact powerhouse.
Auto Blog
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
This Is What Mercedes Thinks An Electric AMG Should Sound Like
The First Audio Of AMG's EV Mercedes, like other German manufacturers, can sometimes fall victim to a sort of tunnel vision, creating numerous cars that serve the same purpose. But over the last few years, it's been refining its range, and as part of that, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door will soon be culled to make way for an all-electric super sedan. That upcoming super sedan will be a standalone AMG product, and according to a new teaser clip shared by the automaker on Instagram, it will sound not dissimilar to existing AMGs. Indeed, the audio below seems to take plenty of inspiration from cars with internal combustion engines, but its sonic signature is not the only place we can draw parallels with the current Mercedes offering. Will Have Two Offerings Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram The new electric architecture will underpin two vehicles – the sedan you see here and, of course, an SUV. These underpinnings are expected to feature next-generation axial flux motors from subsidiary YASA Motors, a technology that BMW is also exploring. As for output, we expect close to a thousand horsepower in the car (if not more, depending on how many motors the EV gets). The current AMG GT 63 S E Performance range-topper only offers 831 hp, but as a hybrid and not an all-electric vehicle, it doesn't need more because it doesn't have loads of weight to lug around. That being said, this new EV will have smaller and lighter batteries than the current crop of Mercedes EQ models. Drawing From The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N When the Ioniq 5 N arrived, many doubted whether Hyundai's all-electric performance crossover could be genuinely engaging to drive, but in the years since, numerous evangelists of combustion have conceded that a simulated engine sound and a system that closely mimics a traditional gearbox's responses can convert the non-believers. However, as the comments section of the post shows, many more refuse to even entertain the idea that an EV could be fun, so Mercedes will have to work twice as hard to prove that this is still an AMG at heart, even if it looks half as sleek as the Vision EQXX concept it draws inspiration from. Its first target will be the astonishingly good Porsche Taycan, and with such a high bar, we expect all the high-tech tricks in the book: active battery management, a highly advanced traction control system, and some adaptive aerodynamic elements. We'll know more before the end of the month, as AMG has previously confirmed a reveal for June. Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
TimesLIVE
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 lands in South Africa
The latest Mercedes-AMG SL 63 has arrived in South Africa, slotting in between the SL 43 and the flagship SL 63 E Performance in the marque's 2+2-seater roadster line-up. With its distinctive long bonnet, aggressively raked windscreen, short rear deck and compact overhangs, the SL 63 cuts a commanding figure that oozes presence. Lightweight 20" alloy wheels come standard, while 21" rims are available as an option. While the German drop top's menacing front end sports the firm's aero-enhancing Airpanel active air control system, the rear is fitted with a retractable rear spoiler with five different angle settings designed to either optimise handling stability or reduce drag. As with the SL 43, the SL 63 features an electronically operated folding fabric roof, which opens or closes in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 60km/h. It's also 21kg lighter than the previous-generation metal vario-roof, contributing to a lower centre of gravity. Powering the SL 63 is a 4.0 l twin-turbocharged V8 engine pumping out 430kW and 800Nm of torque. Sent to all four paws via a variable 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system and AMG Speedshift MCT 9G transmission, Affalterbach's BMW M8 Convertible rival will scorch its way from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 315km/h. Complementing this straight-line shove is a capable chassis featuring a multi-link front axle with five links arranged within the rim. A similar design is found at the rear. Both ends of the SL 63 benefit from a newly developed AMG Active Ride Control suspension, while rear axle steering boosts low-speed manoeuvrability and high-speed stability. Drivers can cycle through six AMG Dynamic Select drive modes — Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race — using either the centre console controls or the AMG steering wheel toggles. Each mode alters the behaviour of the powertrain, transmission, steering, suspension and exhaust. Inside, the SL 63 is generously equipped. Highlights include a 12.3" digital instrument cluster, an 11.9" MBUX infotainment display on the centre console and support for the brand's AMG Performance and Track Pace apps, which allow drivers to log lap and performance data. Standard luxury features include Nappa leather seats, carbon fibre interior trim, Airscarf neck warmers, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an AMG Performance multifunction steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep and steering assist. Pricing for the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 starts at R3,943,156, inclusive of a five-year/100,000km service and maintenance plan.
The Citizen
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Eight-cylinders return as Mercedes-AMG prices long awaited SL 63
Soft-top sibling of the AMG GT will still get from 0-100 km/h in four seconds and hit a top sped of 315 km/h. Mercedes-AMG has finally added to the SL63 to its line-up in South Africa. Image: Mercedes-AMG Its line-up having remained stagnent since the arrival of the four-cylinder '43' almost two years ago, Mercedes-AMG has finally confirmed pricing of the '63' variant of the new SL. No electric assistance Shown as far back as 2021, the first ever AMG-developed SL sits opposite the coupe-only AMG GT as being offered solely with a fabric roof-top roof that opens and closes in a Z-pattern in 15 seconds at up to 60 km/h. ALSO READ: Modernised Mercedes SL43 lives up to its proud heritage Known internally as the R232, the first new SL since the R231 that stayed in production from 2012 to 2021 also becomes the first to offer the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive, which until now, hasn't been applicable to South Africa as the mentioned '43' only comes with rear-wheel-drive. Despite the availability of the entry-level eight-cylinder SL 55 and the range-topping plug-in hybrid SL 63 S revealed at the end of 2023, the mid-spec SL 63 will for now top the local range with outputs of 430kW/800Nm from its non-electrically assisted 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8. Fabric roof opens and closes in 15 seconds up to 60 km/h. Image: Mercedes-AMG Paired to the nine-speed MCT transmission, with the 4Matic+ system sending the amount of twist to all four corners, the SL 63 will get from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a hit top speed of 315 km/h. Spec As in Europe, South African models have the option of alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 21-inches, although in a departure, the rear-axle steering system has been fitted as standard and not as an option. Also included are the Digital LED headlights, the Airscarf neck warmers integrated into the headrests of the front seats, the adaptive Active Ride Control dampers and the electronic limited slip differential. In total, the AMG Dynamic Select system offers six modes; Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and a first-time Race mode not available on the SL 43 or the SL 55. Bar the obvious move to right-hand-drive, the interior has not been changed from the depicted European-market model. Image: Mercedes-AMG As part of the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package, buyers get more engine mounts, yellow AMG branded brake calipers, a ride height drop of 10 mm and carbon fibre exterior trim. Inside, no specification differences from the European SL have taken place, meaning the retention of the 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the new AMG Performance steering wheel and, as an option, the AMG Performance seats. Price Priced from R3 943 156, the SL 63's sticker includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan as standard. NOW READ: All-new AMG developed Mercedes-Benz SL revealed
