Mercedes-Benz bolsters Malaysian footprint with two new locally-assembled models

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd has strengthened its foothold in Malaysia with the addition of two locally-assembled Mercedes-AMG compact car models.

The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic and the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4Matic further cemented the German marque's local footprint in the country, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia vice president of sales and marketing Michael Jopp said.

"Continuously setting standards in the luxury market, these vehicles marked the entry into the exciting world of Mercedes-AMG Driving Performance – sporty, emotional and packed with driving pleasure," he added.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 are assembled locally in Pekan, Pahang.

The A35 with a (short) boot is priced at RM343,888 on-the-road without insurance but with the Sales and Service Tax (SST).

But if one places his booking now till June 30, the price with SST exemption is RM325,090, although deliveries will have to be made by end-March 2023 for the SST savings to be applicable.

The AMG GLA 35, meanwhile, sells for RM345,048 with the SST exemption and RM363,888 if bought from July 1.

"We always take pride in a strong belief of providing only the best as we continue to meet the demands of our customers," Jopp said.

"As both A-Class and GLA are our best-selling models, we are excited to be able to launch the new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic sedan and the new GLA 35 4Matic.

"With these vehicles introduced, we continue to deliver our promise to serve our Malaysian customers a wider range of high-performance luxury cars. We are confident that they will provide anyone behind the steering wheel a drive to remember," he said at the launch here today.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine in both vehicles boast spontaneous response to accelerator pedal commands, high tractive power (400 Nm max. torque from 3,000 rpm), a supremely lively response and an engine sound typical of AMG. 

The engine produces 306 horse power and a remarkable 400 Nm of torque. Combined with Mercedes-AMG specific 4Matic all-wheel drive system, the A 35 4Matic accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, and 5.2 seconds with the GLA 35 4Matic.

The AMG Ride Control suspension and the AMG Dynamic Select in both vehicles guarantee a powerful yet comfortable drive.

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