The scratchy plastics around the transmission tunnel let you know the A45 is based on one of Mercedes’ cheapest models. The black vinyl material embossed with a carbonfibre pattern that covers ...

There’s a new Audi A3 around the corner waiting to snatch this accolade away, but we reckon the A45’s cabin is one of the best available in a hot hatch. It doesn’t have the charming ...

The interior plastics on the Ultra, meanwhile ... small roof-top spoiler and privacy rear glass. Inside, the A45 S comes standard with sport seats and tone-tone leather upholstery – there’s ‘Yellow ...