2025 MERCEDES A35 AMG FACELIFT Drive Owner's Review Sport+ LOUD Sound

[@IvanSensei]

Your thoughts and opinions about A35 AMG? More videos with A35 will come over the next few months - stay tuned! Thank you so much for your support!

[@kevinclark1002]

Hi, does exhaust pops and bangs only apply in sport +? We have an a250 at moment but definitely considering the a35 now as the a250 petrol only are now discontinued. Great vlog👍

[@pricey78]

I owned this here in the UK earlier this year, actually great value for money! The sound you hear on this video is the same in the UK even with the OPF filters, not sure how they managed it!? Start up in sport plus is loud and crackles, great fun, I never started it any other way. Good video, makes me wish a little I kept mine.

[@aymericader1491]

I got mine 2 months ago, full option A35 sedan facelift. Best purchase ever, so many new things than the previous one. So worth it

[@IvanSensei]

Oh yeah, congrats to you! Which color?

[@PejmanTehrani]

@@aymericader1491 Totally agreed. With the facelift A35 become so much better and prettier. Can't find a more valuable and prettier hot sporty hatchback than A35

[@lukeskywalker1666]

@@PejmanTehraniwhat are these A35s like I got 2018 bmw m140i stage 2 with high pressure pump (500bhp) had it 5 years now looking for new car

[@IvanSensei]

Well, less hp than your car, but newer interior and tech, best idea is to go for a test drive, try multiple brands, For example A35/45 AMG, BMW M135, Audi S3/RS3, etc and you will see what you like the most

[@IvanSensei]

new S3 facelift has more hp now and rear diff from Golf R, but to me the exterior and interior are looking more tame, more conservative sort of, more like a sleeper. A35 without the aero pack could serve as a sleeper as well, with more extravagant interior

[@okwachnrb6013]

**Congratulations Ivan, thats a beautiful car!!**

[@IvanSensei]

Thanks a lot!

[@PejmanTehrani]

Thank you Ivan for your inspiration and great videos. I just picked up my new A 35 for two weeks ago. Just LOVE every inch of interor and exterior of the car! The driving and the sound are just amazing!

[@IvanSensei]

That is awesome! Congrats! What's the color?!

[@IvanSensei]

And thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@PejmanTehrani]

@@IvanSensei I was thinking between white and silver, and choosed silver at the end. Silver color and the contrast with black rings and night package looks so nice! My first choice was actually digital white if that color would be available here in Sweden. But the only white option was polar, therefore I preferred silver. Is yours digital white?

[@IvanSensei]

@PejmanTehrani So did you pick the new silver "high-tech" silver - the light blue silver? Before the silver was "iridium" silver - that was the typical silver. Mine is polar white (the same as A220 before), I'm not the biggest fan of the digital white (light grey/off white shade). I also like patagonia red, but when you don't have a sun, it is rather dark shade. Hyacinth red is much more of what I like. If it would be possible I would consider the dark olive magno - the military shade (available on the G Class). I also really like mojave silver - elegant beige silver/champagne shade, before it was available on the A Class, now only on some other model, the G for example. G has amazing palette of colors for sure. The high-tech silver debuted on the new C-Class I believe - very nice one, would consider that one as well!

[@PejmanTehrani]

@@IvanSenseiYes, mine is "high-tech" silver. It has some tones of blue. I had Iridium sliver on my GLA, and that was also a nice silver, but I think the high-tech silver looks even better. The color fits very well on A35 and the contrast with black details (night package, black grill and roof) looks stunning. My absolut favourite Mercedes color is Alpine Grey. Seriously, when you see a CLE 53 AMG coupé in Alpine grey, you just become in love! Too shame that the color is not available for A35. In general, I wish we could have more color options. Regarding the red color... I usually love red color on sporty cars, but for some reason I don't really like A35 and A45 in red.

[@callumwarren801]

My A35 arrives in 9 days 🎉

[@IvanSensei]

Nice! What spec?!

[@callumwarren801]

@IvanSensei touring edition in the UK. My very first new car and a Mercedes AMG at that!

[@jonnycsuperplumb765]

@@callumwarren801. Well Done fella 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@IvanSensei]

Nice & future congrats! What's the color?

[@callumwarren801]

@@IvanSensei thank you very much for the videos they have actually helped me in deciding to purchase the vehicle. I got it coming in cosmos black metallic

[@johnkok9]

Now I found you , great channel , I registered immediately!!! Greetings from Greece

[@IvanSensei]

Welcome aboard! Thanks!

[@tejasmonteiro2704]

Loved the exhaust❤❤

[@IvanSensei]

Thanks! 💪🏻

[@agont135]

A very nice stretch of winding road to drive on. Only someone who loves to drive will appreciate the setting. Most drivers don't enjoy driving and avoid winding country roads.

[@IvanSensei]

Thank you. I really love this road - you don't need to go fast in order to enjoy the sporty drive with the corners, and it goes steep uphill and downhill too. Winding roads are the best!

[@potter5]

Congrats Ivan! 🎉Excellent choice and specs 👍🏻

[@IvanSensei]

Thank you! 🤝

[@victor9yh]

Hi Ivan. Is there any noticeable difference in confort from A35 in confort mode and A250? And regarding the consumptions, what is your average in your daily routes?

[@danthemanZA]

Truly inspiring, Congratulations

[@IvanSensei]

Thank you so much!

[@RichJ-fv8bx]

Great video Ivan! I have same car in grey and I love it. Can I ask what phone cradle you are using please as I could do with that too

[@IvanSensei]

Thanks and congrats! It is the iOttie cupholder holder

[@RichJ-fv8bx]

Thanks Ivan! Much appreciated

[@chunzhang8155]

My 2021 A35 Hatchback is currently undergoing maintenance at the factory. After 3.5 years of use, the engine light came on, and the cylinder head was leaking due to a cracked valve. Fortunately, Mercedes has an extended warranty policy for this issue in China. I absolutely love this car. However, I am still looking for other new cars, and it's really heartbreaking.

[@IvanSensei]

I know about this. That happened to some pre facelift cars 2019-2022. I believe after 2022 all new cars came from the factory with new components already. I would suggest you to check A35 facelift.

[@lukeskywalker1666]

What are these like currently have a 2018 bmw m140i stage 2 with downpipe and high pressure fuel pump with xhp3 gearbox map (500bhp) looking for new hatchback after 5 years ownership

[@IvanSensei]

The A45S comes as close as possible to 500hp

[@SkyfireToni]

Very nice car! Is that the EU spec with OPF?

[@IvanSensei]

Thank you! Correct, EU with OPF, stationary revs are louder than pre FL, exhaust pops a lot, during the drive pops, crackles are less loud than pre FL. FL does have two OPFs instead of one OPF in pre FL

[@macduong3187]

Please don't forget to review 0 - 100 km acceleration time.

[@filipkozenburger5128]

Lovely 😎I am looking at exactly same specs for this car :) How do you like Burmester system? Is it worth the extra?

[@IvanSensei]

Yes for sure. I had "advanced" system before in my A220 and you can hear the difference, but you need to play with the Burmester settings in the menu. I plan to do video about it. Also when I listen to the podcasts, voices seem more clear.

[@PejmanTehrani]

I was so disappointed on premium sound in my GLA. So I made sure to get Burmaster in my new A35, and I don't regret it!

[@IvanSensei]

Some people actually complain, but to my ears it sounds pretty good, and I'm listening to Burmester in C, E and buch of other more expensive models, sure in those the sound is even better, but in the A Class, the sound is pretty solid!

[@PejmanTehrani]

How do you feel in the car that 8 DCT is better than 7 DCT?

[@IvanSensei]

It works similar like in the A45S, the gearbox is faster when you drive sporty, but also less jerky, more smooth during normal driving, and 8th gear on the highway lowers rpm and therefore lowers consumption as well. Brilliant gearbox this 8G DCT

[@shimmy_shimano]

i'm still undecided wheter to also choose a sunroof (still before production) or not. on another note: do you know exactly where they made the car?

[@IvanSensei]

Sunroof is cool when you drive in the city and you can open it during morning or evening, it feels as close as possible to the cabriolet.. and you get fresh air, but it doesn't blow on you like when you have front windows down.. also when it is not sunny, the interior looks more bright. I'm happy with it. The car is made in Hungary, Kecskemet near Budapest. The CLA also there, A Class sedan and GLA are made in Rastatt, Germany.

[@reecea5432]

I wouldn't get it without it. Makes the car so much brighter and amazing in the summer. Had the 2019 version and tempted to go back following this video

[@PejmanTehrani]

@@shimmy_shimano Sunroof is a MUST. Not only for the usage in the summer, but also the black paint of sunroof make a beautiful contrast and the car looks so much nicer (of course if the color of your car is not already black)

[@shimmy_shimano]

@@PejmanTehrani I chose the Manufaktur Magno

[@Jordan-be3jd]

Sunroof is nice but I prefer the wheels on the touring edition. A sacrifice I was willing to make for my personal preferences.

[@frankdonath4651]

bisher habe ich noch nicht herausgefunden wie man an unserem neuen A35 die Lenkradheizung zusätzlich einschaltet, wir haben bei unserer Bestellung auch das Winterpaket geordert, ich dachte das diese mit der Sitzheizung kombiniert ist, aber anscheinend gibt es ein Untermenü in den Einstellungen in dem man dies gesondert einstellen kann, wir haben zusätzlich das aufpreipflichtige alkantara Leder - Sportlenkrad, also es ist das gleiche Lenkrad wie in einem AMG A45, ich hoffe das dieses auch die Lenkradheizung bei unserem bestellten und aufpreipflichtigen Winterpaket hat.

[@IvanSensei]

On the left side of the steering wheel there is a switch button for steering wheel heating 😎👍🏻 (German: Auf der linken Seite des Lenkrads befindet sich ein Schalter für die Lenkradheizung)

[@frankdonath4651]

@IvanSensei OK, danke mal für die Information, da muss ich erst mal schauen, da ich auch im Internet gelesen habe das dieser Schalter links an der Lenksäule beim Mopfmodell 2023 - 2024 eingespart wurde, und man es nur noch in irgend einem Untermenü (was ich bisher aber noch nicht gefunden habe) ein und ausschaltbar sein soll.

[@frankdonath4651]

​@IvanSensei Ich habe jetzt geschaut, und ich muss Ihnen recht geben, es gibt auch beim aktuellen A35 diesen Schalter links an der Lenksäule, danke nochmals für diese Information.

[@IvanSensei]

gerne

[@millanbruce3798]

Waiting to see the new 45S

[@IvanSensei]

Need to find one first

[@s_t315]

Is the exhaust stock? My GLA A35 facelift doesn't sound like this at all

[@IvanSensei]

Yes stock. It was like this with the pre facelifts as well. A35 & CLA35 are louder and GLA35 & GLB35 less loud. So this is normal

[@AMG-Thang]

Wish they brought this to the US

[@IvanSensei]

Only the CLA 35 coupe for the US, my comparision is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6XLaqKgoZusgs0si=CObfM21QVOaQLe96

[@SteveCross007]

Looks like the old school Honda hatchback civic 😮

[@IvanSensei]

Really? Which year?

[@SteveCross007]

@ like in the 90’s Google it . 90’s civic hatch back

[@SteveCross007]

But it look like a 4 door Honda ciivic hatch back. The original Honda civic hatch back was a two door . There were all on the road every where in the 90’s

[@IvanSensei]

Only the hatchback shape would be similar, otherwise looking different to me

[@SteveCross007]

@ yes that A35 looks like the 90’s hatch back Honda civic but in a 4 door . It was very popular

[@reecea5432]

With such good financing deals (4%) on a new car in the UK I am very tempted to pick one up again 😩, having had a 2019 for a few years before moving to a m240i. This makes me miss that car so much.

[@IvanSensei]

What about M240i? Do you prefer it because of the R6 engine? Is it xDrive too?

[@reecea5432]

@IvanSensei the engine itself is great but being in Europe the sound is so muted it's frustrating. I preferred my a35 with its interior and tech so tempted to go back albeit I don't even drive that much!

[@IvanSensei]

@reecea5432 Yeah that's true. Funny enough, new A35 facelift is more noisy when you rev it stationary you get pretty loud pops, during drive the pops are more muted due new regulations, there is bigger OPF filter. But the new tech, 8G DCT, mild hybrid are really good. Especially the 8G DCT less jerky and more smooth during normal drive, yet faster shifts.. I prefer interior on the A35 as well

[@reecea5432]

​@@IvanSenseihow's the ride? I had the 35 premium plus before they included the adaptive suspension

[@MrMattCalifornia]

Hello Ivan ! 😊 I’m the owner of an A35 sedan version, and I’m very impressed with this car both as a daily driver and for long road trips. Over a distance of 5,300 km, I achieved an average fuel consumption of 6.8L/100 km, driving mostly at 120-135 km/h on cruise control. I also drove 400 km through the mountains in Switzerland and reached speeds of over 220 km/h a few times on German highways. The car is very comfortable, and the 420L boot space is excellent! I’ve driven both the pre-facelift and facelift versions of the A35, as well as the A45. In my personal opinion, the A35-with its extra power from the electric engine-provides better acceleration and more power at lower revs, which gives it a sporty feel similar to the A45. Honestly? The A45 sounds better inside the cabin, but outside, it’s much worse than the A35. Its fuel consumption is also much higher, and the suspension is really stiff. On rough roads or long distances, it makes you feel more fatigued. Sure, the A45 has more power, but personally, I wouldn’t trade my A35 for an A45. Additionally, my A35 is the 2023 facelift version, and it sounds amazing during the "emotion start." with pops and bangs! Of course, with every passing year, more and more restrictive regulations seem to ruin that kind of fun! Cons: The build quality could be better. Over time, the side pillars start to creak a little, especially when driving over uneven surfaces. Also, the 18-inch tires are quite noisy (unless the seals are just that weak). Also it could sounds better during upshift (more racy).

[@unknownrok7621]

I want to ask you about the comfort in longer journeys? Is it quiet and comfortable enough? Thanks

[@IvanSensei]

Depends what do you compare it to, performance tires are usually more noisy as well. C-Class MB version will be more quiet than A35 for example if silent ride is your main need

[@IvanSensei]

For the best comfort choose standard sport seats and not Performance seats. Then choose 18" wheels, they are better for comfort than 19". Last option is AMG RIDE CONTROL the adjustable suspension, which makes the ride as smooth as possible. I did all of that and I have the most possible comfort level which you can achieve in the A35 FL.

[@unknownrok7621]

@@IvanSensei makes sense! Thank’s a lot and enjoy your car it’s awesome

[@IvanSensei]

Hope it helped! Thanks!