Tuesday 19th April 2022

Mercedes-AMG launches 'Edition 55' A35

AMG continues to mark its anniversary with some special edition trim fodder

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Having kicked off its 55th anniversary celebrations last month with a car you'll almost certainly never encounter in real life - the six-figure G 63 - Mercedes-AMG has transitioned its 'Edition 55' badge to something a little more modest - and infinitely more accessible.

As with the G-Class, while they gain no additional power or mechnical alterations, the four new AMG 35 models (encompassing all variants of the A 35 and CLA 35) are magnets for equipment that was previously optional. Not only do the cars get the 'elaborate' AMG Aerodynamics Package, which adds a larger front splitter, additional flics, the fixed rear wing and 'Blade' diffuser, they also add the AMG Night Package - both I and II.

For the uninitiated, this means a-l-o-t of high-gloss black trim finish - including the radiator grille and badges - as well as black chrome for the tailpipes. This ought to go quite nicely with the paint finish, which is apparently a straight fight between Cosmos Black metallic or Digital White metallic. The AMG emblem on the flanks runs from grey to transparent to match.

Elsewhere you get 19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels with a matt-titanium grey finish and a 'high-sheen rim flange' - just me that finds that smirk worthy? And there's an AMG fuel filler in silver chrome. As with the G-Class version, the interior colour theme centres around black and red, which is displayed in the two-tone leather AMG Performance seats and on the door cards.

The kick plates have illuminated red AMG logos, and 'Edition 55' is written on the six o'clock spoke of the Dinamica-trimmed steering and woven into the floor mats. You can also order a breathable black AMG indoor car cover with a silver AMG logo - which, as an AMG superfan, you're probably going to want.

The price uplift is 12,614 euros, which today works out to be around £10,500. These anniversary models are available to order now and will continue through to November this year.

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[MayNine]

I had a yellow A35 for a couple of years, lovely thing it was too. Feels like this must be due a face lift pretty soon though.

[Michael Cullen]

Miserablegit said:

Shouldn’t they be launching a Putin edition with Z plastered over all the panels??

Not cool.....................

[mylesmcd]

Michael Cullen said:

Miserablegit said:

Shouldn’t they be launching a Putin edition with Z plastered over all the panels??

Not cool.....................

First post, make it a banger why dont you!

[J4CKO]

"The price uplift is 12,614 euros, which today works out to be around £10,500"

So thats ten and a half grand on top of a base A35 AMG ?

Which is a bout 40 grand, so this is 50 ish grand ?

Doesnt that put it in spiting distance of the A45 AMG ?

[redroadster]

Rather pay extra for 45 on a monthly.

[pb8g09]

Cringe. Talk about taking money off the punters.

I'll find the extra money for a A45 than pay another £10k on top for the lesser.

[big_rob_sydney]

Wow. A bunch of money for something that's all mouth and no trousers. Mugs.

[Nickbrapp]

I love the understatedness of the normal A35 it reminds me of the mk5 golf gti before everything went big spoilers and became tragic but this just looks even more tragic, that spoiler looks like it’s come out of Halfords.

Utter gash

[CG2020UK]

Just can’t get my head around red leather interiors.

My worst nightmare.

[PHZero]

Chavtastic.

[Wololo]

Nickbrapp said:

I love the understatedness of the normal A35 it reminds me of the mk5 golf gti before everything went big spoilers and became tragic but this just looks even more tragic, that spoiler looks like it’s come out of Halfords.

Utter gash

Tbf you've always had the option of a wing if you want it..

[Escort Si-130]

Miserablegit said:

Shouldn’t they be launching a Putin edition with Z plastered over all the panels??

A bit extreme

[Escort Si-130]

J4CKO said:

"The price uplift is 12,614 euros, which today works out to be around £10,500"

So thats ten and a half grand on top of a base A35 AMG ?

Which is a bout 40 grand, so this is 50 ish grand ?

Doesnt that put it in spiting distance of the A45 AMG ?

I agree, it probably only costs them around £3000 or less, then make a £7000 profit.

[Ron240]

CG2020UK said:

Just can’t get my head around red leather interiors.
My worst nightmare.

Red/black leather is a no cost option on A35 and whole CLA range.
Ive specified it on my previous and current CLA and think it looks great.
Each to their own though obviously.
My opinion of this 'Edition 55' model - a big NO!

[mylesmcd]

Ron240 said:

CG2020UK said:

Just can’t get my head around red leather interiors.
My worst nightmare.

Red/black leather is a no cost option on A35 and whole CLA range.
Ive specified it on my previous and current CLA and think it looks great.
Each to their own though obviously.
My opinion of this 'Edition 55' model - a big NO!

Yellow external, red and black internal?

Man knows a ting about style fam.

[Ron240]

mylesmcd said:

Yellow external, red and black internal?

Man knows a ting about style fam.

Yes I can confirm that your eyes work well.
As for your second sentence...I'm afraid you have completely lost me and I don't know how to take that.
Is that some kind of wannabe gangster talk, or London teenager, or maybe both?
I'm sure I've heard similar on tv.

[mylesmcd]

Ron240 said:

mylesmcd said:

Yellow external, red and black internal?

Man knows a ting about style fam.

Yes I can confirm that your eyes work well.
As for your second sentence...I'm afraid you have completely lost me and I don't know how to take that.
Is that some kind of wannabe gangster talk, or London teenager, or maybe both?
I'm sure I've heard similar on tv.

lol, long afternoon in work.