The BIG A

TS135i · 03-07-2013, 04:53 AM

The interior isn't cozy enough, looks like a video arcade cockpit, not ugly but a little busy IMO. In fact I considered the M135i interior busy when I first sat in one, but this I couldn't live with.

david.orr · 03-07-2013, 05:38 AM

Does anyone know or would guess when it would land in Oz?

1q2w3e4r · 03-08-2013, 04:40 PM

Not sure on the A45. I'd say back end of this year? Early next?

I got a good deal on the A250 so pulling the trigger on one of those.

Alpine* · 03-08-2013, 07:23 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=cdPuhS5PLvA

Alpine* · 03-08-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

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I got a good deal on the A250 so pulling the trigger on one of those.

Do tell 1234? PM if you like

Alext · 03-09-2013, 03:18 AM

I'd be interested too at what sort of discounting Benz are offering on an A250 at launch. Was it floor stock? Let me know PM if you like

david.orr · 03-14-2013, 06:49 AM

Has anyone placed a deposit on the big A?

Unkie · 03-14-2013, 07:18 AM

$75k plus on roads. Pretty well priced.
A tad more than the M135, but you get a panoramic sunroof, a bit more gadgetry and AWD (for those like me who fancy it).
Notwithstanding that this is an AMG model, priced to compete with a 135 M-variant; as opposed to a full M car (1M).

Alpine* · 03-14-2013, 07:38 AM

Ausmotive

david.orr · 03-14-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Unkie

$75k plus on roads. Pretty well priced.
A tad more than the M135, but you get a panoramic sunroof, a bit more gadgetry and AWD (for those like me who fancy it).
Notwithstanding that this is an AMG model, priced to compete with a 135 M-variant; as opposed to a full M car (1M).

I was thinking it's priced pretty close to the A250 too. Color choices?

TS135i · 03-14-2013, 03:04 PM

Before you commit to a deposit I would drive the car first. Numbers on paper are only one aspect. More importantly how does the engine behave, dynamics etc... I know of three people who bought cars on emotion based on paper reviews and found they were disappointed. Two of those cars were the mk6 golf R, the other was a TTS.
Beware of the hype.

1q2w3e4r · 03-14-2013, 04:07 PM

Re the A250 it doesn't phase me TBH I've got other vehicles. This one ticks the boxes at the moment so am happy to go with it.

The A45 will be a cracker I'd have no issue buying without a test drive.

1BimmerNut · 03-14-2013, 04:23 PM

Latest on Pricing announced

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...315-2g4ba.html

At the other end of the scale, Mercedes-Benz has also confirmed a razor-sharp entry into the compact segment with its A45 AMG - the company’s first four-cylinder hot hatch - which will go on-sale in September at $74,900, packing not only the most powerful four-cylinder production engine in the world but also a long list of standard equipment.

The fiesty, five-door hatch has a 250kW turbo 2.0-litre engine, lightweight all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto that all combine to propel it to 100km/h in 4.6sec.

Adding to its performance, it will ride on 19-inch alloy wheels and have the Performance Exhaust, Driver’s Package and Performance seats as standard fitment, along with a panorama sunroof, radar cruise control and Harmon Kardon Logic 7 audio.

Mercedes-Benz Australia is already holding over 100 deposits for the A45 AMG, and expects demand will outstrip supply for at least 12 months.

Alpine* · 03-14-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

Latest on Pricing announced

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...315-2g4ba.html

At the other end of the scale, Mercedes-Benz has also confirmed a razor-sharp entry into the compact segment with its A45 AMG - the company’s first four-cylinder hot hatch - which will go on-sale in September at $74,900, packing not only the most powerful four-cylinder production engine in the world but also a long list of standard equipment.

The fiesty, five-door hatch has a 250kW turbo 2.0-litre engine, lightweight all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto that all combine to propel it to 100km/h in 4.6sec.

Adding to its performance, it will ride on 19-inch alloy wheels and have the Performance Exhaust, Driver’s Package and Performance seats as standard fitment, along with a panorama sunroof, radar cruise control and Harmon Kardon Logic 7 audio.

Mercedes-Benz Australia is already holding over 100 deposits for the A45 AMG, and expects demand will outstrip supply for at least 12 months.

See my post #128 above, more granular info too

david.orr · 03-14-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Re the A250 it doesn't phase me TBH I've got other vehicles. This one ticks the boxes at the moment so am happy to go with it.

The A45 will be a cracker I'd have no issue buying without a test drive.

+1 especially for a daily

OzJustin · 03-15-2013, 07:55 AM

The specs on this new Merc are astonishing! I'm very impressed about the lack of turbo lag for such a high power output. Would love to take one of these on a test drive to feel the full 26psi AMG pull!

Alpine* · 03-15-2013, 02:15 PM

Went to THE Canberra dealer yesterday to enquire about the A45.

No discounts at all, not 1c, November/December delivery.

They didn't know anything about standard kit or spec, I showed them Ausmotive.com hahaha

walbjj · 03-16-2013, 05:48 AM

a mate has put down a deposit on the a45. he is #5 on the list, delivery in sept. he will finalise colours and options as soon as they become avail.
funnily enough he has a 2008 335 convertible that he cant move, had it for sale for about a year now. and its priced near the bottom of the carsales pile.
he said his options r to trade it in or cut the guts out of it when the a45 gets nearer to being delivered

Alext · 03-18-2013, 06:45 AM

$75k? That's extremely good value for its performance and badge!

Makes me wonder how good the new C63 will be.

MMorbo · 03-19-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

CLA45

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...320-2gein.html

Be a tough choice..between this new and a second hand c63 when the time comes... Big fan of the styling.

Alpine* · 03-20-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MMorbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian///M

CLA45

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...320-2gein.html

Be a tough choice..between this new and a second hand c63 when the time comes... Big fan of the styling.

Always buy the latest toys

MMorbo · 03-20-2013, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMorbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian///M

CLA45

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...320-2gein.html

Be a tough choice..between this new and a second hand c63 when the time comes... Big fan of the styling.

Always buy the latest toys

Darn auto spell checker... I am sure you meant "louder"...not "latest"

03-07-2013, 04:53 AM	#111
TS135i piggy in the mirror 47 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2013 6MT 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	The interior isn't cozy enough, looks like a video arcade cockpit, not ugly but a little busy IMO. In fact I considered the M135i interior busy when I first sat in one, but this I couldn't live with. __________________ 135i Coupe N55 PPK+JB4 X3 30d LCI
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03-07-2013, 05:38 AM	#112
david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know or would guess when it would land in Oz?
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03-08-2013, 04:40 PM	#113
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Not sure on the A45. I'd say back end of this year? Early next? I got a good deal on the A250 so pulling the trigger on one of those.
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03-08-2013, 07:23 PM	#114
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=cdPuhS5PLvA
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03-09-2013, 03:18 AM	#116
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I'd be interested too at what sort of discounting Benz are offering on an A250 at launch. Was it floor stock? Let me know PM if you like
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03-14-2013, 06:49 AM	#117
david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Has anyone placed a deposit on the big A?
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03-14-2013, 07:18 AM	#118
Unkie Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	$75k plus on roads. Pretty well priced. A tad more than the M135, but you get a panoramic sunroof, a bit more gadgetry and AWD (for those like me who fancy it). Notwithstanding that this is an AMG model, priced to compete with a 135 M-variant; as opposed to a full M car (1M).
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03-14-2013, 07:38 AM	#119
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Ausmotive
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03-14-2013, 03:04 PM	#121
TS135i piggy in the mirror 47 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2013 6MT 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Before you commit to a deposit I would drive the car first. Numbers on paper are only one aspect. More importantly how does the engine behave, dynamics etc... I know of three people who bought cars on emotion based on paper reviews and found they were disappointed. Two of those cars were the mk6 golf R, the other was a TTS. Beware of the hype. __________________ 135i Coupe N55 PPK+JB4 X3 30d LCI
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03-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#122
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Re the A250 it doesn't phase me TBH I've got other vehicles. This one ticks the boxes at the moment so am happy to go with it. The A45 will be a cracker I'd have no issue buying without a test drive.
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03-14-2013, 04:23 PM	#123
1BimmerNut Private First Class 16 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 135i then 130i now F20-125 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Latest on Pricing announced http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...315-2g4ba.html At the other end of the scale, Mercedes-Benz has also confirmed a razor-sharp entry into the compact segment with its A45 AMG - the company’s first four-cylinder hot hatch - which will go on-sale in September at $74,900, packing not only the most powerful four-cylinder production engine in the world but also a long list of standard equipment. The fiesty, five-door hatch has a 250kW turbo 2.0-litre engine, lightweight all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto that all combine to propel it to 100km/h in 4.6sec. Adding to its performance, it will ride on 19-inch alloy wheels and have the Performance Exhaust, Driver’s Package and Performance seats as standard fitment, along with a panorama sunroof, radar cruise control and Harmon Kardon Logic 7 audio. Mercedes-Benz Australia is already holding over 100 deposits for the A45 AMG, and expects demand will outstrip supply for at least 12 months.
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03-15-2013, 07:55 AM	#126
OzJustin Lieutenant 77 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2008 135i AT Monaco Blue Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	The specs on this new Merc are astonishing! I'm very impressed about the lack of turbo lag for such a high power output. Would love to take one of these on a test drive to feel the full 26psi AMG pull!
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03-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#127
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Went to THE Canberra dealer yesterday to enquire about the A45. No discounts at all, not 1c, November/December delivery. They didn't know anything about standard kit or spec, I showed them Ausmotive.com hahaha
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03-16-2013, 05:48 AM	#128
walbjj Private First Class 10 Rep 125 Posts Drives: s2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	a mate has put down a deposit on the a45. he is #5 on the list, delivery in sept. he will finalise colours and options as soon as they become avail. funnily enough he has a 2008 335 convertible that he cant move, had it for sale for about a year now. and its priced near the bottom of the carsales pile. he said his options r to trade it in or cut the guts out of it when the a45 gets nearer to being delivered
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03-18-2013, 06:45 AM	#129
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	$75k? That's extremely good value for its performance and badge! Makes me wonder how good the new C63 will be.
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