Mercedes A45 AMG
Even though Mercedes imports CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG models to America, it missed bringing the craziest hot hatch currently on sale, the A45 AMG. This is the first Mercedes hot hatch model, and it’s sold globally but not in the USA for some reason. Mercedes apparently thinks that it should keep this 360 hp, all-wheel drive monster out of US shores (via Drive).
But let’s just talk performance, and you will understand the amount of fun US customers are missing out on. The 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged four-cylinder produces 360 hp. That is sent to all four wheels over an intelligent AWD system and a super-fast automatic transmission. It’s enough to produce a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.2 seconds and unbelievable diving dynamics, especially for a compact car. The CLA and GLA 45 AMG, which American buyers could buy, are good but not as good as the insanely fast A45 AMG.