2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class A45 AMG S Plus

This 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Plus arrives in Mountain Grey Metallic, one of the more subdued choices for what remains the most powerful production four-cylinder on sale. The hand-built M139 two-litre turbo pushes 415 bhp to all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, hauling the hatchback to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and on to 168 mph — hot-hatch numbers that overlap squarely with dedicated sports cars.

The S Plus specification brings AMG's drift-capable 4MATIC+ system, Dynamic Plus pack hardware and the Race mode software, alongside creature comforts including heated front seats, THERMOTRONIC dual-zone climate and a panoramic sunroof. Parking sensors front and rear plus a reversing camera address the usual AMG visibility compromise.

With 32,263 miles recorded, it's a car that has clearly been used as intended rather than stored, and represents sensible value against a new equivalent given the limited production run of the W177-generation A45 S.