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• Mercedes-Benz launches its new 35 4Matic range in SA.
• The range comprises three models, all powered by a 2.0-liter engine.
• 0 – 100 km / h takes less than five seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz launched its new 45 series in South Africa. Along with him, the automaker also debuted its range of 35 models in both the A-Class and the CLA.
The range will consist of the A35 4Matic, available in both sedan and hatchback, as well as the CLA35 4Matic. The 4Matic, of course, refers to the all-wheel drive system that series cars are equipped with, and Merc says: “The A35 4Matic was developed at the same time as the A45 S 4Matic +, allowing the AMG DNA to be injected. in every relevant detail. “
The 35 series is powered by a 225 kW / 400 Nm turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine that is mated to the AMG Speedshift seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. 0 – 100 km / h takes 4.7 seconds for the hatchback, 4.8 seconds for the A sedan and 4.9 seconds for the CLA 35. Top speed for all three cars is limited to 250 km / h.
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic (MotorPress)
The summary
According to Mercedes-Benz, the new range attracts unmistakable influences from motorsport, adding characteristic AMG elements to the design language of the A-Class. Distinctive features of each car’s respective range include the twin-louvered radiator grille, the front apron AMG Line with flics on the air intakes, a front splitter and silver chrome trim on the slats on the exterior air intakes.
As for the driving modes, the AMG Dynamic Select program has five options to choose from between Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual. The adaptive damping system (optional) allows the driver to choose between three different suspension control modes, ranging from comfort to a very sporty orientation.
To provide stopping power, the cars feature fixed four-piston Monoblock calipers and 350mm brake discs at the front, and single-piston sliding calipers and 33mm brake discs at the rear. The exhaust system has an automatically controlled flap as standard, which adjusts the sound of the exhaust.
2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan (MotorPress)
Prices:
• Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Hatch: R841 000
• Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Sedan: R850 000
• Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic: R948 000
Compiled by: Charlen Raymond
