Thanks, Bryan. Don’t get me wrong - the A35 is crushingly effective, and on objective measures it is the best hatch in its category at this point (Golf R/S3/M135i), but there’s just a slight character deficit. I’ll wait to make a call on the A45 until I’ve driven it - by all accounts it also looks like an impressive machine.
Nice car but expensive for what it is - I’d take a manual mustang and a fuel card for more engagement - I’d take S3 sedan over this if were forced to go this route - here’s to 50k subscribers very soon as you all deserve it as a great channel
Great review Tom. Your performance gets better with each one in the can. I like the new little post production features. About the car; that double screen dash wow!!!!! I want one, but I only drive a Mazda CX-5 🙁
Good point. The standard seats look basically like the A250 'coffin' seat, which you can see either in our review of the A250 (ruclips.net/video/x-wg74Bd2uU/видео.html) or by going onto the Mercedes-Benz configurator for your market and selecting the A35.
I test drove the S3, the BMW 135 and the golf R - this car just creamed them on all fronts in my view. I have the adjustable suspension and run the comfort option in my Individual setting. The BMW 135i is ugly - has a great motor, the S3. Is old ergonomics and inferior ad the Golf R - well waiting waiting etc. I did not get that bloody rear wing but all t he other bits stayed. Had to have another spoiler fitted. A brilliant car without having 400 hp A45 rocket ship - which you can’t used 99% of the time.
Good work Tom. Another stellar review. Love the white with the black wheels and I would love it even more if the interior was white and black instead of red and black. And please get rid of that piano black around the air vents, it looks cheap. It’s not elegant. It is racer. I think A35 over A45S. But did you find it to be droning inside the cabin ? When the GLB comes can you please do a review of that. I would love to hear your opinion if that is the best MB SUV to date.
Thanks, Michael. The A35 was a little noisy in the cabin over coarse chip but in a car like this on fairly serious tyres you expect it. I am also looking forward to testing the GLB.
Guess the lights do a bit, I didn’t really like the back of the a35 until i saw one in person, now I’d say back side angle looks like a beast! Looks great from that angle
While the A35 is a nice looking car I just don't think it delivers as a value proposition. What's the point of it when there's the A45 just around the corner for around 100k. Also there's more bang for your bucks coming from VW Golf R, Audi S3, or BMW M135 if you really must have Euro badge -
On average you can pick up a new a35 for 75k and a new 45s for 98k..I hear ya but it's meeting a price point-the a45s you buy when you can't afford an a45s
@@chasingcars Actually the CoupeLine A class uses a different Chassis floorpan, and the distance between wheel centers is longer. Personally i find they are not as nimble as a regular A class. There is not alot in it, but they dont drive the same.
Good question. If interior quality and tech is the goal I’d buy the A35. If more classic sports sedan/wagon dynamics are your priority the C43 makes sense. Ultimately I’d probably split the difference and go a new 330i.
Not particularly quick. I have a A45 FL, and also a A220d AMG FL. Ive had 2 races against a A35 in my A220d 2.2, and it was completely level, nothing in it. So they are no quicker than a 2.2 diesel. Not very impressive.
Given the A35 is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.7s and the A220d can do the same sprint in 8.2s, I dare say the ‘35’ drivers weren’t getting the boot into it...
Even before finishing the first 0:30 sec of this video; Dear Mercedes, apply your knowledge of design and aerodynamics and get rid of the bloody, extremely tacky spoiler. It's not the 90's anymore!
@@chasingcars would be interested to know what options are driving up the cost so much. This should be mid 60k to 70k max considering its just a hotted up a250.
Great review Ed Sheeran
Really enjoy your reviews, look forward to you covering the A45.
Thanks! Yep, looking forward to driving the A45. Will report back.
Did you ever stick it in Sports+ mode or try launching it? That's when it comes alive.
Another fabulous report. "Soulless' Heard the same about the new A45. I think I will keep my current Golf R 7.5 and wait for the Mk 8 R or the new A3.
Thanks, Bryan. Don’t get me wrong - the A35 is crushingly effective, and on objective measures it is the best hatch in its category at this point (Golf R/S3/M135i), but there’s just a slight character deficit. I’ll wait to make a call on the A45 until I’ve driven it - by all accounts it also looks like an impressive machine.
I think you will be disappointed with MK8 Golf R 🤢
Big fan of Mk7.5 you should hold on to yours its a beauty
Haha! A45, soulless.
It is so far beyond a Golf, it’s in supercar territory.
Nice car but expensive for what it is - I’d take a manual mustang and a fuel card for more engagement - I’d take S3 sedan over this if were forced to go this route - here’s to 50k subscribers very soon as you all deserve it as a great channel
Great review Tom. Your performance gets better with each one in the can. I like the new little post production features. About the car; that double screen dash wow!!!!! I want one, but I only drive a Mazda CX-5 🙁
That engine is shoehorned into the power train like a hot marshmallow in a smore.
Nice looking little beast 👍
Lovee it! too much nicer inside and out than Audi.. wow
Adding some normal seat footage would have been nice since these are optional as you mentioned. great review as usual!
Good point. The standard seats look basically like the A250 'coffin' seat, which you can see either in our review of the A250 (ruclips.net/video/x-wg74Bd2uU/видео.html) or by going onto the Mercedes-Benz configurator for your market and selecting the A35.
Absolutely awesome . Regards from Spain.
Thanks, Oliver!
I test drove the S3, the BMW 135 and the golf R - this car just creamed them on all fronts in my view. I have the adjustable suspension and run the comfort option in my Individual setting. The BMW 135i is ugly - has a great motor, the S3. Is old ergonomics and inferior ad the Golf R - well waiting waiting etc. I did not get that bloody rear wing but all t he other bits stayed. Had to have another spoiler fitted. A brilliant car without having 400 hp A45 rocket ship - which you can’t used 99% of the time.
Good info...so the S3 next to the A35 is no contest ? Cheers
Another great review.
Thank you!
Good work Tom. Another stellar review.
Love the white with the black wheels and I would love it even more if the interior was white and black instead of red and black. And please get rid of that piano black around the air vents, it looks cheap.
It’s not elegant. It is racer.
I think A35 over A45S. But did you find it to be droning inside the cabin ?
When the GLB comes can you please do a review of that. I would love to hear your opinion if that is the best MB SUV to date.
Thanks, Michael. The A35 was a little noisy in the cabin over coarse chip but in a car like this on fairly serious tyres you expect it. I am also looking forward to testing the GLB.
This car takes haptic notions of driving to a new new.
So much haptic feedback.
Please review new CLA45s .. thinking of picking one up
Great review. In my opinion, the A35 seems more suitable being in the Amg line due to the lack of an individual hand-built engine.
Thanks!
Nice hatch but pricey Good review
Thanks! Yep, as tested this price is really pushing it.
The back looks like the previous generation Kia Cerato.
Amiright? ...
Quite a few people have pointed that out I note!
One hundred percent correct. :)
Guess the lights do a bit, I didn’t really like the back of the a35 until i saw one in person, now I’d say back side angle looks like a beast! Looks great from that angle
Chasing Cars is the best . Is there any chance you can do a review on Vans like Benz V 250 and VW Multivan . Cheers .
Will consider it! I think we’d need to look for a subject matter expert.
The aero kit is a must on this car
While the A35 is a nice looking car I just don't think it delivers as a value proposition. What's the point of it when there's the A45 just around the corner for around 100k. Also there's more bang for your bucks coming from VW Golf R, Audi S3, or BMW M135 if you really must have Euro badge -
Makes more sense without options at $69k - the A45 is $94k after all. But without options it loses some of that luxe sheen inside!
@@chasingcars definitely agree 😊
On average you can pick up a new a35 for 75k and a new 45s for 98k..I hear ya but it's meeting a price point-the a45s you buy when you can't afford an a45s
Love the video Tom! Does Mercedes fit an OPF to this model?
I don't believe Benz have a PPF ready for Australian fuel at this stage. If anyone has contradictory info, feel free to comment.
rynomuncher yes, they do. The sound comes alive 100x more after you remove it
Nice car, especially the interior. How would this compare to a near new previous generation A45 or GLA45 AMG?
Much better quality inside, but less raucous to drive
Would love to know your review/thoughts on the CLA35, worth the extra money?
Drives the same. If you like a sedan form factor, go the CLA.
@@chasingcars Actually the CoupeLine A class uses a different Chassis floorpan, and the distance between wheel centers is longer. Personally i find they are not as nimble as a regular A class. There is not alot in it, but they dont drive the same.
Why would you fork out for this over a low km C43?
Good question. If interior quality and tech is the goal I’d buy the A35. If more classic sports sedan/wagon dynamics are your priority the C43 makes sense. Ultimately I’d probably split the difference and go a new 330i.
How is the road noise/engine drone for long-distance commuting on freeways?
Over coarse chip it's a little noisy. Over everything else (including smooth freeway) the noise levels are quite bearable.
a 35 or bmw 135i or audi s3 or ford focus st ? :D
I think I counted 5 costume changes...
Bad weather occasionally means shooting on different days. Doesn’t change the advice.
This is so confusing, looking to buy one, the seats there are from the a45 im going mad.
Optional seats from A45 S
@@tonymontana597 Yeah turns out the cooled seats and those particular seats are standard only in the Australian market.
Not particularly quick. I have a A45 FL, and also a A220d AMG FL. Ive had 2 races against a A35 in my A220d 2.2, and it was completely level, nothing in it. So they are no quicker than a 2.2 diesel. Not very impressive.
Given the A35 is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.7s and the A220d can do the same sprint in 8.2s, I dare say the ‘35’ drivers weren’t getting the boot into it...
@@chasingcars Level all the way into 3 figures. I know the owner of one of the cars.
DJ_PaulTUK 🤣🤣🤣 you’re fooling no one
3:40 what's going on here?
I wish a35 / a45s have carbon interior :(
Mr Dear they do on the edition 1 package
Even before finishing the first 0:30 sec of this video; Dear Mercedes, apply your knowledge of design and aerodynamics and get rid of the bloody, extremely tacky spoiler. It's not the 90's anymore!
It's optional, at least!
Next time please atleast wear a shirt and trousers when reviewing a merc, reserve the shorts and t-shirt for holden.
The view outside is bad
Way overpriced
It’s steep as tested, that’s for sure.
@@chasingcars would be interested to know what options are driving up the cost so much. This should be mid 60k to 70k max considering its just a hotted up a250.
Junk
For 95k I’d pick up a Tesla model 3 performance :)