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IOL News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
R3. 2 million buys you this exclusive new Mercedes-AMG E53 Edition 1
The Edition 1 comes with a raft of extras aimed at the enthusiast. Mercedes-AMG has unleashed its E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ Edition 1 model in South Africa, featuring an exclusive colour palette and a 'meticulously curated' list of high-value options. Only 12 units will be available locally, priced at R3,228,200, a significant premium over the 'standard' E53, which costs a shade over R2.5 million, but exclusivity and meticulous curation don't come cheap these days. To that end, the E53 Edition 1 flaunts an AMG Exterior Carbon Package, AMG Night Package, and larger forged alloy wheels, at 21 inches versus the regular version's 20" rims. The cabin treats occupants to AMG Performance seats and the MBUX Superscreen with hybrid-specific displays, which stretches across the dashboard and includes a screen for the front passenger. This model is also set apart by yellow seatbelts, an AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfibre, and exclusive AMG badging provides an additional garnish.
TimesLIVE
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
What you'll pay for the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ Edition 1
Fans of the three-pointed star will be excited to know a limited number of Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+ Edition 1 models have arrived in South Africa. Parked next to the regular model, the Edition 1 distinguishes itself with Manufaktur Alpine Grey solid paintwork, 21" AMG cross-spoke forged alloy wheels, standard AMG Night Package and AMG Exterior Carbon Package. Other neat design touches include an illuminated AMG-specific radiator grille and a sporty diffuser with round quad tailpipes. Exclusive interior details include body-hugging AMG Performance seats, contrasting yellow topstitching, yellow seat belts, an MBUX Superscreen with passenger monitor and an AMG Performance steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfibre. As on the 'standard' Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+, the Edition 1 is powered by a 330kW/560Nm 3.0 l six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 120kW/480Nm e-motor integrated into the vehicle's nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. Total system output is rated at 430kW and 750Nm worth of torque; figures good enough to propel the Edition 1 from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds thanks to the standard AMG Dynamic Plus package that unlocks the carmaker's Race Start launch control system and momentarily provides an extra 20kW. Maximum speed is also increased to 280km/h. Other trick features fitted to the Edition 1 include an AMG high-performance compound brake system, AMG Ride Control steel sprung suspension system with specially tuned two-valve adaptive adjustable damping and an electronic rear limited-slip differential. Only 12 units have been confirmed for South Africa, with each retailing for R3,228,200.
TimesLIVE
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG sends off CLA 45 S 4Matic+ with Final Edition
The Mercedes‑AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ will be discontinued at the end of the year. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-AMG is launching a Final Edition available in both Coupé and Shooting Brake body styles, each featuring an extensive array of exterior and interior upgrades. Riding on matte black 19-inch AMG forged wheels with a cross-spoke design, the Final Edition can be ordered in either Manufaktur mountain grey magno or night black uni. Both finishes are complemented by '45 S' lettering on the doors (in black or yellow) and yellow AMG logos on the exterior mirror housings. Other sporty accents include gloss black brake calipers, a silver chrome fuel-filler cap with 'AMG' lettering, dark chrome tailpipe trims and the AMG Night Package, which adds high-gloss black treatment to the mirror caps and trim elements. Customers can further enhance the car's presence with the optional AMG Night Package II or the wind tunnel-honed AMG Aerodynamics Package. The latter adds a more aggressive front apron with a bigger splitter and extra flics, a larger AMG spoiler lip (Coupé) or roof spoiler (Shooting Brake), trailing edges near the rear apron's air outlets, and a blade-style rear diffuser — all finished in high-gloss black. Inside, the Final Edition features AMG Performance seats trimmed in a mix of black man-made leather and suede, contrasted with yellow stitching. This stitching extends to the door panels, dashboard and embroidered '45 S' emblems on the headrests, centre console and floor mats. AMG-illuminated door sills with yellow lighting round off the bespoke treatment. Powering both variants is the familiar 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 310kW and 500Nm. Paired with an eight-speed AMG Speedshift DCT-8G dual-clutch transmission and the fully variable AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system with AMG Torque Control, the car accelerates from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.1 seconds and tops out at 270km/h. The CLA 45 S 4Matic+ Final Edition Coupé and Shooting Brake will be available in select markets until the end of 2025. Pricing has yet to be confirmed.
Hypebeast
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Mercedes-AMG Unveils Limited CLA 45 S "Final Edition" for 2026
Summary Mercedes-AMGhas announced theCLA 45 S'Final Edition', a high-performance sendoff for the compact sport sedan, arriving in limited numbers to U.S. dealerships in early 2026. Finished in MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno, the Final Edition features bold black and yellow graphics, 19-inch matte black forged wheels with yellow accents and exclusive aerodynamic enhancements from AMG's wind tunnel testing. Under the hood, the hand-built 2L turbocharged AMG engine delivers 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, launching the car from 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Power is distributed via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with torque vectoring and drift mode capability. Inside, the Final Edition sports AMG Performance seats wrapped in black MB-Tex and microfiber with yellow contrast stitching, matching details on the dashboard, doors and AMG Performance steering wheel. Unique badging, yellow-stitched floor mats and illuminated yellow AMG door sills round out the design. With extensive standard equipment including the AMG Night Package Plus and Aerodynamics Package Plus, the CLA 45 S 'Final Edition' aims to offer both track-ready performance and refined exclusivity, marking the end of an era for AMG's compact powerhouse.
Auto Blog
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
This Is What Mercedes Thinks An Electric AMG Should Sound Like
The First Audio Of AMG's EV Mercedes, like other German manufacturers, can sometimes fall victim to a sort of tunnel vision, creating numerous cars that serve the same purpose. But over the last few years, it's been refining its range, and as part of that, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door will soon be culled to make way for an all-electric super sedan. That upcoming super sedan will be a standalone AMG product, and according to a new teaser clip shared by the automaker on Instagram, it will sound not dissimilar to existing AMGs. Indeed, the audio below seems to take plenty of inspiration from cars with internal combustion engines, but its sonic signature is not the only place we can draw parallels with the current Mercedes offering. Will Have Two Offerings Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram The new electric architecture will underpin two vehicles – the sedan you see here and, of course, an SUV. These underpinnings are expected to feature next-generation axial flux motors from subsidiary YASA Motors, a technology that BMW is also exploring. As for output, we expect close to a thousand horsepower in the car (if not more, depending on how many motors the EV gets). The current AMG GT 63 S E Performance range-topper only offers 831 hp, but as a hybrid and not an all-electric vehicle, it doesn't need more because it doesn't have loads of weight to lug around. That being said, this new EV will have smaller and lighter batteries than the current crop of Mercedes EQ models. Drawing From The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N When the Ioniq 5 N arrived, many doubted whether Hyundai's all-electric performance crossover could be genuinely engaging to drive, but in the years since, numerous evangelists of combustion have conceded that a simulated engine sound and a system that closely mimics a traditional gearbox's responses can convert the non-believers. However, as the comments section of the post shows, many more refuse to even entertain the idea that an EV could be fun, so Mercedes will have to work twice as hard to prove that this is still an AMG at heart, even if it looks half as sleek as the Vision EQXX concept it draws inspiration from. Its first target will be the astonishingly good Porsche Taycan, and with such a high bar, we expect all the high-tech tricks in the book: active battery management, a highly advanced traction control system, and some adaptive aerodynamic elements. We'll know more before the end of the month, as AMG has previously confirmed a reveal for June. Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
