2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 hatchback review

I had high hopes for the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 hatch, and not simply because colleagues made positive noises on return from its international (8.5 rating) and local (8.4) launches. It’s because $67,200 list is good money for a small hatchback with a new nameplate, even though that figure looks a pittance for a bona-fide AMG. That our test car arrived at CarAdvice HQ optioned to a touch over $75K list – or $80K-plus on roads – only ratcheted up personal expectations higher.