Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - Second Edition

[DoggieHowser]

The weird thing is that the A45AMG has the gear selector back in the usual place!!

If you wanted more space, I'd have thought the knob in the Jaguars or the buttons on the Aston Martins would have been far better implementations:

[sheckster]

I think that's probably a better question for a Mercedes Benz forum... (As is much of the discussion in this thread.)

In any case, i found it in the brochure after all, under the 'genuine accessories' section.

[lenojd]

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG from $74,900 | CarAdvice

A45 price announced: $75k + OTR

"Standard equipment on the single, five-door hatchback variant includes 19-inch alloy wheels, an intelligent lighting system, panoramic glass roof, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warning, lane-departure detection, leather-trimmed heated and electrically-adjustable seats, COMAND online interface and a Harman/Kardon stereo."

[alebonau]

ok that looks like command and exclusive plus the driving assistance package as standard for a45. all of which are options on the a250. one thing will say merc are doing a great job of up specing their models as standard as go up in the range

already on the aussie website too allowing for registration of interest. merc is not wasting any time !

Mercedes-Benz Australia - Facts & Figures - A 45 AMG

[cktsi]

ok that looks like command and exclusive plus the driving assistance package as standard for a45. all of which are options on the a250. one thing will say merc are doing a great job of up specing their models as standard as go up in the range

already on the aussie website too allowing for registration of interest. merc is not wasting any time !

Mercedes-Benz Australia - Facts & Figures - A 45 AMG

Holy sweet mother bejesus h christ!!! That's awesome.

And awesome is being extremely subtle.

Who the f... would want a M135i with a car like the A45 AMG??

[THE_EGG]

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG from $74,900 |*CarAdvice

A45 price announced: $75k + OTR

"Standard equipment on the single, five-door hatchback variant includes 19-inch alloy wheels, an intelligent lighting system, panoramic glass roof, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warning, lane-departure detection, leather-trimmed heated and electrically-adjustable seats, COMAND online interface and a Harman/Kardon stereo."

Considering what the car is and how much kit is on it, I think $75k + OTR is pretty great.

I spotted an A-class diesel on the road and thought it looked great except the back end. Still not a fan of the back, looks like a Hyundai or something.

[TuNeS]

I think that's probably a better question for a Mercedes Benz forum... (As is much of the discussion in this thread.)

Agree. Question to everyone - are there any MB forums in australia? I can only find UK and European ones. I have an A250 on order and looks like a few people in this thread have them too. What forums do you troll?

[alebonau]

no real aussie ones....why do you think we're here hehe

the best forum have found is german car forum. its not just MB
OFFICIAL - Official: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Page 35 | German Car Forum

[Gusman]

There's always Mercedes Mutterings on this forum... you just need to populate it with your own musings

[Sharkie]

Well it seems the A250 will be less competition to the MK7 than everybody thought .... seems it cant cut it against the MK6 in a comparison test (See latest Wheels magazine - April 2013), so won't make it against the MK7 either I suspect ....