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 to get there. 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 coming on Monday, 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! MY CONTACT DETAILS: Instagram: instagram.com/samaustin657/ Email Enquiries: sam.a17@outlook.com

@alexmoofficial3767

2 жыл бұрын

Was really great to have you there to experience it Sam.

Mercedes is hard to beat IMHO. I have owned several cars from a C63, 911, BMW and so on...... Now back in a Merc. Fabulous brand with great technology.

Just seen the video good job Sam I've had my 45s for a couple of weeks now and I can't stop smiling

@SamAustin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Many congrats on your 45S! I am yet to drive the latest one myself but I have only heard very good things about them 👍

I was watching and thinking I remember this road ahah - then realised it’s Cobham !

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Great roads! 🤩

Hi Sam great vid love seeing the r8 and also the signature on the windscreen comes on every Mercedes a class 2018-22 models

Picking up my A35 in premium spec on Wednesday! Can’t lie Sports+ scared me a lot when I test drove it, coming from a Leon FR with 150bhp 😅

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Many congrats on your A35 order and collection soon! 🎉

@Mikson1205

Жыл бұрын

Doing the same :D Coming from Leon fr 180bhp, and taking mine on Wed :D

@OfficialGaming11_

3 ай бұрын

Hey what’s the fuel like is it very costly and expensive to run ??

Great drive Sam! Think you enjoyed it, awesome car!

I love my A35 in premium plus spec going to upgrade to the A45s in the next year!

@SamAustin

2 ай бұрын

Many congrats on your A35! I would be very interested to hear how it compares for you with the A45 should you decide to upgrade 👍

i own one its a beauty

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Many congrats on your A35 🎉

Another great video. Thanks. Is it worth going for the A45 or is the A35 sufficient for most needs?

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

No worries! I have not driven the A45 but at nearly £60K it will have to be nearly twice as good as this A35 which is really hard as they are both high performance 4WD A-Class Mercs. I would imagine the A45 is better at the limit but on the road I doubt there is much between them. I'd love to try the A45 in the future though!

Here in Canada you can get the A35 hatch. Yours is so nice. :)

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It would be great to drive in an amazing country like Canada 👍

5:52 my a class is base spec and also has the signature, its not a night edition feature, its to prevent replicas of mercedes windscreens

Thanks for sharing the ride Sam 😉

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

No worries! 👍

You should also try when you can the one other German luxury hot hatchback m135i f40. Also given you were in the position of buying which would you buy of the 40k cars Golf r, a35, s3 and m135i

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

There are plenty to choose from and because they are all fantastic in there own right you can't really go wrong with either of them! I have not driven the S3 or M135i but I did have a little check on Autotrader and I found a base spec 2019 A35 for £27,000 which is fantastic value for money.......personally I cannot justify buying any of these £40,000 cars new and I would always look for a used car as I have found it improves the ownership experience to have it at a more comfortable price point. It is very hard to keep up to speed with the pace in which cars are changing and sadly even this A35 will likely be replaced with a facelift within the next 6-12 months. I do struggle to keep up with them all! 😁

I owned the same car for about a year now, I even put a brabus spoiler afterwards(Didn't like the original one, it shakes when u close the boot XD) The thing I didn't like is the DCT gearbox at low speeds, it has that clunkyness when you stayed in 1st for too long. Also the interior, the design is amazing and ergonomic, but it does rattle a lot (I'm a perfectionist and i couldn't bear it).

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts particularly with a longer ownership period. That should help others a lot in making there decision should this A35 be on their list 👍

@alexmoofficial3767

2 жыл бұрын

The car is about a year old now and I don't have any rattling tbh. All good so far and absolutely in love with the car. Also no issue with gearbox, quite the opposite actually! Cheers.

As a former owner of an A35 premium with the aero pack, I can only comment on my personal experience, which is, the car I bought was the worst piece of crap I had ever owned in my life, couldn’t wait to get rid of it, I had it for 20 months and the dealer had it back in for warranty work for 5 months and they never managed to get it repaired to my satisfaction, I’ll have to say buyer beware.

A35+racechip you will be surprised!

@antons4419

2 ай бұрын

How does that compare to a tune?

In the US, they got the A35 AMG as a sedan but not as a hatchback. That isn’t sold anymore there. However, they still get the CLA35 AMG. The US don’t get the A45s AMG unfortunately. And anyways, happy Easter.

Stunning car ...!!! Do we know about reliability?

@SamAustin

10 ай бұрын

Owner has had no issues and I've not heard anything bad about the car on that front 👍

@Tsukuyomi8

10 ай бұрын

@@SamAustin are we taking about 100k miles without problems or less? Thanks

@SamAustin

10 ай бұрын

The car is quite new I'm not sure many people have done 100k miles in an A35 so hard to tell. Worth checking out the A35 forums I would say 👍

Would love one of these, the girlfriend says it doesn’t suit me though

@AddictzAnt

Жыл бұрын

Don’t listen to her😂 get one

I owned an A35 but got rid after a year and a half. Couldn’t get along with the interior build quality, so many rattles, loose plastic, and just poorly put together. Seats look good but aren’t that comfortable compared to seats in the golf, S3 and M135i. I think the exterior also looks a bit dated IMO, and especially compared to the beefier A35 looks a bit underwhelming now. Just my experience and I know everyone is different

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience as an owner. I feel it's important for people to see a balanced view on the car. It's tough to choose between all these great 300hp 4WD hatches as they all offer so much at a good price point 👍

@alexmoofficial3767

2 жыл бұрын

The whole build quality of Mercedes is in a different league interior and exterior to the Golfs IMO having owned all the highest spec golfs over the years. As far as the rattles etc maybe that was just a bad example... I took the M135i for a test drive and found the interior very boring/same with the S3, just a bit dull. As far as the exterior, this particular spec is just FAT and just more luxurious than what the others offer, plus the driving performance is absolutely spot on. Its basically the bat mobile!

@slen6293

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexmoofficial3767 I mean I’m not the only person I know that has owned an recent A-class and felt this way about the build quality of the interior. I actually changed it for my current car, an F40 m135i which I have to say is a much nicer place to be for me. Which just goes to show how much this is down to the individual, what they like and each to their own! I also feel the m135i from the back just looks beefier, more angular and to me more pleasing to the eye. M135i has more torque and I notice the difference especially low-mid in the rev range. Don’t get me wrong though I love how much you two are both into your cars and I love hot hatches too. Keep up the content, it’s good to see 👍🏼

@alexmoofficial3767

2 жыл бұрын

@@slen6293 Absolutely mate, all personal preference. Enjoy your car.

@slen6293

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexmoofficial3767 what’s your thoughts now of the mk7.5 R that you had in comparison? And the mk8 from a drive perspective? I always wanted a 7.5 R but never got to scratch that itch!

R8 with some typical stupid R8 driving

@SamAustin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he/she definitely got a bit too excited driving around and was pretty much off the road. Sounded amazing though😅

@CharlotteK2008

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamAustin You reacted proper calmly to that stupidity 👏🏻

@allysim247

2 жыл бұрын

Got a new A35 in Jan, absolutely love it - no issues whatsoever, other than holding myself back with no sport+ for the first 1000 miles 😈

@alexmoofficial3767

2 жыл бұрын

@@allysim247 Me too mate! Its such a buzz. Absolutely loving it. Enjoy dude.