I like the time stamps.

Thanks, mate! We know people are busy, so we want to make sure you can all skip ahead if you need to!

You're too kind, Emile!

Not Matt - it’s Mat 😁

100% agree with you Paul is fantastic.

Agree. I just came across this channel and I'm impressed. I like Paul's energy

Personally think he is way better than Carwow. That channel can get pretty annoying at times.

Thanks, Jesse! Appreciate it. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon :-D

I can only agree with this statement. It delves deep enough for those who want it. I like this car and have watched many YT reviews of it, there are 4 or 5 good reviews, but this is the best I’ve seen. As for A45S V’s Supra V’s Tesla Model 3, I’d pick this AMG product, but not in this yellow, Cheers

Thanks, mate! Appreciate it 😁

Thanks, legend!

It sure is, Kenuete! Keep an eye out on our channel next week - we have a more detailed comparison with the A35 including exhaust revving and more drag races! So make sure you hit the bell icon to get notifications when it goes live.

Keep an eye out for some more acceleration action with the A45 and A35 in a video we are posting this Friday 😁

Thanks, Rhys! We want to bring you guys the best and most honest reviews - plus no sponsored content :-D. Feel free to hit the bell icon when you subscribe so you get notified when we publish each review.

Thanks Bonny - we appreciate that feedback! The more you guys share our content, the more we can aim to do :-D

@@CarExpertAus Will do :-)

Thank you! I’ll pass on the feedback to Igor.

Thanks Alan!

Thanks, Blake! We have another video coming this Friday with more action from the drag strip :-D

Thanks, mate! Yes definitely, we will get on to these in the coming months.

Thanks, Max! We appreciate the feedback. That's the thing, I have a set of track wheels and tyres for the Supra, so I get to use it out on the race track, which makes it all worthwhile!

It definitely does! We're keen to give it a proper crack when the world returns to normal!

Thanks, Mackenzie, we appreciate it!

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Our pleasure! Thanks for watching :-D

Legend. Thanks, Alejandro!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it!

Very nice, Peter!

Appreciate the comment!

M140i is such a good car! Did you add the limited slip differential to yours?

@@CarExpertAus I got my car used, a few months ago, (2017 auto with adaptive suspension - with only 14,200 miles on). Unfortunately it doesn't have an LSD, but I plan on having either a Quaife or maybe a Wavetrac fitted when funds allow.

👏 very nice!

Thanks!

Really appreciate the feedback, @CarLover. We're hoping to roll out a table for our durometer test that applies to the entire car, we'll see how we go! We also do a proper look at the interior fit and finish, but it hit the cutting room floor in this review :-D

I drove one!! They are unhinged. And almost impossible to find today 😁

Thanks, Stephen. Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

Paul yr very welcome I watch a hell of a lot of car reviews on youtube you are the best in the business and being a Australian is a huge bonus

@@CarExpertAus keep the reviews coming when u can mate

Thanks! And don't forget to tell your friends to do the same! 😊

Thanks, mate! Really appreciate it. You may also want to check out our drag race with the A35 here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6l2pJV0tamofKc.html

Thank you! We appreciate it :-D

It sure does!

Thanks, Adam! Yes the Tesla feels much quicker in a straight line, both from standstill and while it’s moving. In terms of living with them, the Tesla is really firm - a little too firm for my liking. But it’s not let down by a massive amount of road noise like the A45. The tech is also better in the Tesla. If I were spending my money again and had the A45 been available when buying the Tesla I still would have landed on the Tesla 😁

CarExpert thanks for the reply mate, I really appreciate it. I have a mk7 golf gti pp at the moment, looking at upgrading as I have 2 children now. None 5 years ago when we brought our golf, needless to say we have outgrown it now, if I got the a45s I would have to get a cheap suv as well, but with the Tesla we may be able to make it work as my friends model 3 sr+ seems to have lots of space with boot and frunk, not too sure my wife will like the firmness though but we will just have to wait for our test drive to see. I remembered I was wanting a golf r when we got ours and she didn’t want it as it was a bit too aggressive 🤣 but she was coming from a Mazda 121 so she’s slowly getting on board with sports cars, we have come along way lol. So many choices, I’m also thinking 🤔 top of the range Volvo XC60 t5 inscription fully loaded and a golf r mk8 when it comes as we could probably get both of them for only $20,000 more after negotiations then the Tesla, but the low rate 3percent Tesla finance is also very tempting.....so confused.🤷‍♂️

Tough call!! Definitely have a test drive of the Model 3 - I may just be being picky but it’s worth checking for yourself. If you’re not in a rush, the Model Y may solve the size and ride issue as well. XC60 is good but I don’t think we are too far away from a facelift on that car - you’ll also need to get air suspension with it too, cause it’s also pretty firm 😅

CarExpert yeah we are not in any rush so the Model Y might be a plan, defo would go air suspension on xc60 and bowers hi fi, Nappa massage cooled seats ect.... yeah I am a bit worried about that 😂 as I thought it was due an update soon but Volvo dont seem to do that as often as other manufacturers, can’t see anything online but you would know more then me. How does your model 3 hi fi compare to the bowers and Wilkins in the Volvo? The xc60 I drove with that was great, I really wasn’t that impressed with my mates model 3 system but like I said he has only got standard range +. I’ve read a article I Believe where you have said it’s the best car stereo you have ever heard, the one in your performance? Better then Audi hi end Bang and Olufsen, Even lives with Bentley Naim would you say? Last question I promise. 😝

It sure does!

Yes 😁 you can switch off the “Hey Mercedes” functionality in the car’s menu on MBUX.

You’ve been told the wrong thing - all new A45 S cars have drift mode.

@@CarExpertAus what can i say he was a new AMG sales man he had no clue , it has been justified by the dealer manager ..tried the drift Mode a few times ..Amazing!!!! and Amazing car to drive

Thanks mate! Good question - if you don’t need the size, the A45 is a great all rounder and feels more like a real AMG than the C43. C43 is still nice, but isn’t as gruff or unruly as the A45.

​@@CarExpertAus Great answer as always. Thanks! Will continue to follow your great work

Ha ha. Touché!

It's a lot of coin!

Cheers! Umm...I don't really love the A35. It probably lacks the rawness of this. It's not quite as edge and feels more like a hotted up A250 than a proper AMG.

@@CarExpertAus Ok thanks - is the A45 worth the extra over an A35? Or is it a matter of "I bought the A35, and now wish I'd bought the 45?" Also - you guys are doing a superb job at this - VERY useful information. Can you please add the cost of ownership and expected depreciation tables?

I guess it depends on your opinion of value for money 😅 The A45 is worth it if you need the extra performance and the thrills, but it's a big price difference at the end of the day.

May I also suggest a simple sound meter to measure road noise at various speeds and surfaces please.

It’s on our list of tools to use for testing - just tricky to do consistently with the cars.

Great spotting! No automatic tailgate.

CLA 45s has automatic tailgate

Thanks for the comment, J! Hmm...I’m pretty sure for the online functionality to work it needs a SIM card inserted and for it to be activated through Mercedes-Benz. Have you gone through that process and connected yourself to the Mercedes Me application?

@@CarExpertAus Yes, I'm connected to MM app but I was told by the dealer, Internet Radio, Internet in car, Voice recognition etc is not available here, unlike EU countries. I'm currently talking with MB Australia, I found the dealership lacks complete knowledge about MM & MBUX! They didn't know what 'Emotion Start' is! My understanding was, built-in SIM system doesn't work in our cars and moreover, MB has also blocked Bluetooth tethering, Wifi hotspot features as well which was available on my 2018 A45. So, the car in the video has access to the internet?

What the heck?! Definitely not true! I was listening to some pretty cringe beats from an internet radio station in Spain while we had the car. If you like - hit up our website and send us an email and I’ll follow this up for you. Should be an easy fix! Https://CarExpert.com.au

@@CarExpertAus Hi Paul! Thanks again, I have sent you an email this morning. I appreciate a lot for your help. You're definitely doing something different and distinctive than others! J

The RS 3 sounds absolutely epic 😁

Great question! Let me find out.

Just checked and it looks like the seats in the Edition 1 are Recaro! :-D

@@CarExpertAus Legend, thanks! Just got to the end of the video, definitely agree with the verdict.

Thanks! It’s heaps of fun...just missing something!

Somebody with a small backpack? 😅

I don't understand how people like this car at this price point, you could get a lightly used C63s, at least that thing has an exhaust note.

@@TheWretchedWorld Why compare against used? The A45S will be cheaper used as well.

@@Xenon0000000000001 I guess I wouldn't be caught dead in one regardless if it is cheaper

Yes - all true!

It's free of charge! There are 9 colours all together and the yellow is free - the metallic colours are an $1100 option from memory. You can check out our full written review here: www.carexpert.com.au/review/2020-mercedes-amg-a45-s-edition-1-review/

Yikes but this yellow similar to solar beam yellow from other amg models

You haven't seen the way we drive! 😂

CarExpert haha good point! Probably need a 5 point harness. 😂

I take back what i said. This is the most serious car review i have ever seen

Thank you!

Ha ha. Just random allocation. Didn’t notice it until you pointed it out! 😁

😅 It is very yellow, that's for sure!

I've got some bad news, Gabriel 😢 it's classed as a High Powered car, which means it's a no go - but, from experience, with a work exemption it should be okay to drive. More details here: www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/hpv/application/VehicleSearch.xhtml?dswid=6939

They do a little bit! The matte black wheels come standard with the Edition 1 kit.

Yeah it's a strange one, it's incredibly noisy at highway speeds. And yes, that M340i represents incredibly good value for money at this price! Plus you get that sweet engine.

😅 you may need to have another listen - the Tesla for straight line speed and the Supra for soul. Sorry if you disagree.

@@CarExpertAus Point taken, but the whole idea of cars like the A45 is that they're a swiss knife everyday beast that can do bends well enough and are crazy straight line performers at the same time. Neither the Tesla nor the Supra are comparable IMO.

@@pyroteamalpha5931 comparable in price and this one didn't make him feel as connected to the car as the supra or as fast as the Tesla.

Yeah that's the problem though, you couldn't live with this daily if highway driving was part of the commute. The noise in the cabin is unbearable. Tesla is quicker in a straight line and Supra is more fun to drive and both work well as dailies.

CarExpert in other words the supra which you have more connection with is slower than the A45s and the Tesla which is faster than A45s in straight lines you’d have less emotions while doing it. Why not pick A45s as the middle ground instead of getting 2 cars lol. Get the second car as a SUV for people carrying duties