Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is the W177 C-segment performance hatchback, launched in 2020. It suits drivers who want a five-seat petrol hatch with 421 hp, all-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic. The range starts with the A 45 S 4MATIC+ at RM509,888.

AMG A-Class in 2026 — what's new

The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class carries on into 2026 unchanged, with no 2026-specific update indicated. The Malaysian range consists of the A 45 S 4MATIC+, a five-seat hatchback powered by a 1,991 cc petrol engine producing 421 hp. It uses all-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission. The A-Class hatchback has previously been offered by indent order in Malaysia.

Variant (1)

RM509,888 · est. from RM5,205/mo

Previous model years (4)

Shopping the previous generation? AMG A-Class W176 Facelift (2016–2018) →

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Digital White Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Magno Grey Metallic Matte
  • MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic
  • Polar White Metallic
  • Rose Gold Metallic
  • Sun Yellow Metallic

Verdict

The A 45 S 4MATIC+ is a focused, high-output C-segment hatchback with 421 hp and AWD. Its RM509,888 price is plainly above the Honda Civic Type R at RM399,900, Toyota GR Corolla at RM368,950 and Renault Megane RS at RM368,888. Buyers are therefore paying a substantial premium for the Mercedes-AMG package, not simply access to this class of performance hatch.

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Generations

Rivals to consider

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Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class FAQ

How much is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class in Malaysia?

The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is priced at RM509,888 in Malaysia. The sole variant is the A 45 S 4MATIC+.

What do you get in the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class?

The A 45 S 4MATIC+ gets a 1,991 cc petrol engine producing 421 hp, all-wheel drive, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and five seats.

Is there more than one Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class variant?

No. The Malaysian AMG A-Class range has one variant: the A 45 S 4MATIC+.

When was the current Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class launched?

The current W177-generation Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class launched in 2020.

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