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Hypebeast
11 hours 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.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Final Edition Signals the End of the Line
The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Final Edition will be available in the United States in limited numbers. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S currently starts at $68,200, without the Final Edition package. This high-output sedan will arrive at dealerships early in 2026. Mercedes-Benz announced earlier this year that the brand will launch a next-generation CLA-Class sedan for 2026 with a battery-electric powertrain. Sending off the second-gen CLA-Class, Mercedes-AMG is rolling out a limited-production CLA 45 S Final Edition. It will come finished exclusively in mountain grey magno, sport black and yellow graphics, and ride on a set of 19-inch AMG wheels. Powering the CLA 45 S Final Edition is the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that feeds every other current-generation CLA 45 S. That means this sedan shoves 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and into a 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Mercedes-AMG says this CLA 45 S is electronically limited at 155 mph but can sprint to 60 mph from a standing start in just four seconds flat. Separating this Final Edition from the rest of the pack is that it's only available in the mountain grey magno finish. Joining this matte grey paint job is a set of not-so-subtle black and yellow graphics on the doors and mirror caps. The black and yellow motif also extends to the cabin, which sports AMG Performance seats that are finished in black MB-Tex and microfiber. That black fabric is offset by no shortage of yellow accents and logos, and yellow stitching also finds its way to the AMG Performance wheel that accents the leather and microfiber covering. Mercedes hasn't mentioned pricing for the upcoming CLA 45 S Final Edition, but the company did say it will start showing up at dealers early in 2026. Considering that the standard CLA 45 S starts at $68,200, this limited-production send-off will probably start somewhere in the $70,000 range. Do you think this is a fitting farewell to the second-gen CLA-Class? Tell us your thoughts below.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition revealed
2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition revealed originally appeared on Autoblog. A redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is on the way, but for now the high-performance AMG variants are taking a break. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition sends them off in style. Boasting unique design features, it's scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships in the 2026 calendar year in "limited numbers," according to a Mercedes press release. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article The Final Edition will be available exclusively in Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno, with yellow-and-black "45 S" graphics on the doors. That color palette is popular with AMG; it's also used on the AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition and goes back to the AMG C63 Edition 1 from about a decade ago. The same theme continues inside, where the heavily-bolstered wear black MB-Tex artificial leather and microfiber upholstery with yellow stitching and "45 S" branding on the headrests. More yellow stitching can be found on the door panels and dashboard, as well as on the AMG steering wheel and floor mats. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Other changes include 19-inch forged wheels in matte black with yellow accents and gloss-black brake calipers with white AMG lettering. Final Editions also get the AMG Night Plus Package, with darkened exterior trim, and the AMG Aerodynamics Package Plus. This adds a larger front splitter, flics, and a fixed rear spoiler. Unchanged, however, is the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which makes 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Claimed to be the most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine in the world when the current-generation CLA45 debuted (it's since been eclipsed by an uprated version in the AMG C63 and GLC63 plug-in hybrids), it gets this compact four-door from zero to 60 mph in a Mercedes-estimated 4.0 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph. Hand-assembled like other true AMG engines, the turbo-four is connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and AMG-specific all-wheel drive system that includes a drift mode. The "45" models brought raucous AMG performance to Mercedes' compact cars, but now the automaker is going in a different direction. The latest CLA-Class emphasizes efficiency with all-electric and hybrid powertrains, and tech with new software that Mercedes hopes will be able to juggle the dozens of connected features available from various third-party apps elbowing their way onto car dashboards. That still leaves room for future AMG models, and the Mercedes performance division is hedging its bets with continued combustion-engine development. But given the current emphasis on electrified powertrains, it's possible the next AMG CLA will be a hybrid or EV instead of the pure combustion model that's about to exit the market. 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition revealed first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Car and Driver
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition Bids Farewell
The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition marks the end of the line for the second-generation CLA and its sporty AMG-tuned variant. The Final Edition pairs Mountain Grey Magno paint with yellow accents and loud "45 S" graphics on the front doors. The Final Edition will be offered in limited numbers starting in early 2026; pricing hasn't yet been announced. Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch the new third-generation 2026 CLA-class, starting this fall with the fully electric CLA EV before adding a new hybrid CLA-class sedan in early 2026. But Mercedes's performance division, AMG, has yet to work its magic on the new CLA, and before it does, it has revealed a send-off for the current CLA45 S in the form of a new Final Edition. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition will be available in limited numbers—although the automaker didn't specify just how many—when it reaches dealerships early next year. The Final Edition wears Mountain Grey Magno paint from the brand's Manufaktur personalization program and is further distinguished by a black-and-yellow "45 S" graphic on the front doors. Yellow accents are also found on the sideview mirrors. Mercedes-Benz The 19-inch wheels are painted matte black with yellow accents surrounding the center caps. The black brake calipers have AMG logos. The Final Edition also has the AMG Night package, bringing gloss-black and black-chrome exterior trim. The AMG Aerodynamics Package Plus is also fitted, bringing a beefier front splitter, small dive planes on the front bumper, a sizable rear wing, and a gloss-black rear diffuser. There is also a special silver chrome fuel cap adorned with AMG lettering. The yellow touches continue inside, where the Final Edition features black AMG Performance seats upholstered in microsuede and Mercedes's MB-Tex synthetic leather. There is yellow stitching throughout the cabin, and the front headrests sport an embroidered "45 S" logo. There is also a "45 S Final Edition" on the center console, an illuminated AMG badge on the door sills, "45 S" branding on the floor mats, and more yellow accents on the nappa leather and microfiber steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz The powertrain remains unchanged, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes claims the CLA45 S can rip from zero to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds en route to a 155-mph top speed. But we bet it's even quicker. When we tested a 2020 CLA45, back when it had only 382 hp, it did the dash in just 3.7 seconds. Shifting duties are handled by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the CLA45's standard all-wheel-drive system can send all of the power to the rear wheels for tail-happy antics. While the 2026 CLA45 S Final Edition marks the end of the line for the second-generation sporty sedan, Mercedes is surely cooking up a hotter version of the new third-generation model. Spy photos have captured a new CLA wearing an active rear wing, redesigned bumpers, and camouflage on the front fenders where an AMG badge typically goes. We expect AMG to fiddle with both the hybrid and electric CLA-class sedans, and we shouldn't have to wait too much longer for a full reveal. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition Bids Farewell to the 416-HP Sedan
The 2026 marks the end of the line for the second-generation CLA and its sporty AMG-tuned variant. The Final Edition pairs Mountain Grey Magno paint with yellow accents and loud "45 S" graphics on the front doors. The Final Edition will be offered in limited numbers starting in early 2026; pricing hasn't yet been announced. Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch the new third-generation 2026 CLA-class, starting this fall with the fully electric CLA EV before adding a new hybrid CLA-class sedan in early 2026. But Mercedes's performance division, AMG, has yet to work its magic on the new CLA, and before it does, it has revealed a send-off for the current CLA45 S in the form of a new Final Edition. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition will be available in limited numbers—although the automaker didn't specify just how many—when it reaches dealerships early next year. The Final Edition wears Mountain Grey Magno paint from the brand's Manufaktur personalization program and is further distinguished by a black-and-yellow "45 S" graphic on the front doors. Yellow accents are also found on the sideview mirrors. The 19-inch wheels are painted matte black with yellow accents surrounding the center caps. The black brake calipers have AMG logos. The Final Edition also has the AMG Night package, bringing gloss-black and black-chrome exterior trim. The AMG Aerodynamics Package Plus is also fitted, bringing a beefier front splitter, small dive planes on the front bumper, a sizable rear wing, and a gloss-black rear diffuser. There is also a special silver chrome fuel cap adorned with AMG lettering. The yellow touches continue inside, where the Final Edition features black AMG Performance seats upholstered in microsuede and Mercedes's MB-Tex synthetic leather. There is yellow stitching throughout the cabin, and the front headrests sport an embroidered "45 S" logo. There is also a "45 S Final Edition" on the center console, an illuminated AMG badge on the door sills, "45 S" branding on the floor mats, and more yellow accents on the nappa leather and microfiber steering wheel. The powertrain remains unchanged, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes claims the CLA45 S can rip from zero to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds en route to a 155-mph top speed. But we bet it's even quicker. When we tested a 2020 CLA45, back when it had only 382 hp, it did the dash in just 3.7 seconds. Shifting duties are handled by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the CLA45's standard all-wheel-drive system can send all of the power to the rear wheels for tail-happy antics. While the 2026 CLA45 S Final Edition marks the end of the line for the second-generation sporty sedan, Mercedes is surely cooking up a hotter version of the new third-generation model. Spy photos have captured a new CLA wearing an active rear wing, redesigned bumpers, and camouflage on the front fenders where an AMG badge typically goes. We expect AMG to fiddle with both the hybrid and electric CLA-class sedans, and we shouldn't have to wait too much longer for a full reveal. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
