HOT-HATCH GOALS

A hot hatch that stays true to AMG's tradition of performance and accuracy

- Kurt Morris

I watched in delight as raindrops delicately danced on the all-new Mercedes-AMG A45 S's aerodynamic, svelte contours as I got ready to go on an extraordinary drive. As I sat behind the wheel of this ultimate hot hatch in the bustling city of Pune, the streets were sparkling with expectation. The A45 S was more than simply a car; it was a performance masterpiece that had been expertly designed to push the limits of enjoyment. It was born from the illustrious heritage of AMG, the renowned performance division of Mercedes-Benz.

The engine started up, roaring with eagerness, with a long breath and a quiet purr from the ignition. The luxurious cockpit encircled me, but its sporty touches gave away the vehicle's hidden, powerful engine. As I changed between the car's driving settings, the rain grew heavier, lending it a sense of mystery and difficulty, but I knew that it would also reveal the actual capabilities of the Mercedes-AMG A45 S. It was as though the sky itself was excited to see this engineering marvel carve a route through the city's slippery streets.

With my hands shaking with anticipation, I felt the leather-covered steering wheel fit snugly in my hands. As soon as I pressed the accelerator, the symphony of mechanical perfection mesmerised me. The powerful snarl of the thunderous exhaust note, resounded across the rain-soaked environment to signal our presence. The car's nimble handling and unrelenting grip held the curves as I made my way through Pune's winding streets, taking the driving experience to a completely new level. The A45 S easily combined man and machine with each moment of acceleration; its abilities and engineering genius were both obvious. As I drove on, the rain appeared to fade into the background as we left admiration and confidence in our wake.