Mercedes-AMG’s wildest compact hatch is approaching the end of its run, and it isn’t leaving quietly.
The A45 S Final Edition gives the model a more assertive visual signature while keeping the high-output four-cylinder formula that made it such an outlier in the hot hatch world.
For a car that first arrived in 2019 with supercar-baiting numbers in an everyday body, the send-off feels appropriately focused.
At a glance
- Mercedes-AMG is retiring the A45 S with a dedicated Final Edition.
- The car wears Mountain Grey Magno paint, black exterior details, yellow accents and AMG Aerodynamics Package hardware.
- Its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder remains at 416 hp, with 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
Mountain Grey Magno gives the A45 S a harder edge
The Final Edition is finished in Mountain Grey Magno, a matte grey paint that suits the A45 S better than something overly polished.
AMG has paired it with blacked-out door handles, mirror caps, wheels and exhaust tips, giving the car a darker, more technical appearance.
The yellow accents do most of the visual heavy lifting, cutting through the grey-and-black palette without turning the car into a cartoon.
It’s a familiar AMG trick, but on a compact hatch with swollen arches and a short stance, the contrast has real punch.
Aero hardware with a functional attitude
The AMG Aerodynamics Package is part of the Final Edition treatment, and it makes the car look more serious from every angle.
Up front, a deeper splitter and front canards add aggression around the nose, while a larger rear spoiler changes the profile at the back.
A high-gloss black diffuser completes the rear view, tying in neatly with the black exhaust tips and other dark exterior details.
None of it feels subtle, but subtlety has never really been the A45 S brief.
The 416 hp four-cylinder remains the headline act
AMG hasn’t altered the engine for the Final Edition, and that’s no bad thing.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder still produces 416 hp and 369 lb ft of torque, numbers that remain startling for a production hatchback.
Power is sent through AMG’s all-wheel-drive system, helping the A45 S sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
That figure is a reminder of why the A45 S carved out such a distinctive place in the performance market.
Yellow detailing continues inside
The cabin carries the exterior theme through with yellow accents, keeping the Final Edition treatment visible from behind the wheel.
Prominent “45 S” logos are stitched into the seats, making the car’s run-out status clear without needing a plaque on every surface.
It’s a small detail, but it matters in a car that will likely appeal to AMG loyalists and hot hatch collectors who prefer their special editions with visible intent.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | A45 S Final Edition |
| Body style | Hot hatch |
| Exterior colour | Mountain Grey Magno |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Power | 416 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb ft |
| Drivetrain | AMG all-wheel drive |
| 0 to 62 mph | 3.9 seconds |
| Exterior package | AMG Aerodynamics Package |
| Key exterior details | Black door handles, mirror caps, wheels, exhaust tips and high-gloss black diffuser |
| Interior details | Yellow accents and “45 S” seat logos |
The A45 S Final Edition doesn’t try to reinvent the car at the last moment, and that’s part of its appeal.
It sharpens the look, keeps the outrageous performance intact and gives AMG’s most extreme hatchback a suitably confident farewell.
