I share my first full impressions driving the Mercedes-AMG A35!
We have days in ours lives which we will remember for a very long time. Well, today's video is one of those days and I hope the experience shown in the video gives you an idea of how fantastic this car really is.
Lets start from the top. I have never driven or been in a new model A-Class until today so I really had no idea what to expect from the Mercedes-AMG A35. I had previously driven 2013 and 2017 models of the previous generation Mercedes-AMG A45 which I have to say left a huge impression on me. I had driven those cars in the build up to looking for my next car back in 2017 and I would have been happy to have owned an A45 for sure. The difference with this car is that it is a A35 and not the full fat A45 AMG which can cost around £60,000 once optioned to a level which this owner has with his A35. For me, even though I believe the A45 is likely to be a great car, it is far too expensive to be used as a daily for every day people along with being more expensive than most sports cars and actually not a million miles of the price of some supercars out there! So price is a big factor for me and when the owner reached out to me about his A35 I was extremely grateful to be able to share the experience on my channel with you all.
I had previously met up with this owner on a few occasions when he owned a 2021 MK8 GTI Clubsport which I have to say is a fantastic car! Super fun, great value and that useful German build quality all wrapped into a desirable GTI name is something I can only recommend to others. The only downside to the new VW MK8 Golf is the infotainment which is full of glitches and really not up to the super speedy nature we are all used to in 2022. I am sure it will improve but it will take a few generations I feel. As for the Mercedes A35 there were no such problems! The infotainment is one of the best in class and from my experience the most enjoyable to use and operate. The quality and positioning of the screens along with those turbine inspired vents makes for a sensational cabin. The AMG wheel is also great to hold and the seats hug you in nicely without being uncomfortable for every day use. My summary on the infotainment and interior is that it feels like you are on a 1st class flight to your favourite destination...…perhaps even business class!
As for the drive I was worried with this model being in some ways an "AMG-Line" that Mercedes may have left a lot on the table. Well, I can safely say this is no AMG-Line! It feels very much like a car which can more than stand up to a MK8 Golf R and the current generation M2 competition. Both cars of which I have driven and enjoyed thoroughly.
The biggest highlight for me is the traction and the AMG ride control. The 4-matic system simply enables you to have fun whatever the weather! The 3 stage AMG ride control makes for a car that is super comfortable and then firm when you find a smooth piece of tarmac. I preferred the middle setting as it gave me the best of both worlds and the fact you can configure the car exactly how you like it is a big plus! I know more focused cars like the Honda Civic Type R do not allow for such individual configurations.
I could go on and on about this AMG A35 but currently for me it is the pick of the range if you are looking for a Mercedes. I have spent time in the C63S and the AMG GT Night edition, both cars costing between £70,000 to £120,000, and I would pick the A35 AMG any day of the week to enjoy as that one car garage!
I will remember this drive for a long time and I have a shorter 6 minute video now available here • My Dream Drive Mercede... , which took place after this video ended, which will sum everything up for you!
Big thank you to the owner for allowing me to have such an extensive time driving the car and feel free to drop me a DM on my Instagram or email if you would be happy to have your car featured!
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