Just bought one of these, with full performance package, 2016 model, 59000kms , it's an absolute beast, it just brings a smile to your face 👍
@samcharles8 ай бұрын
A45S is a beast
@Del-pp3gn7 жыл бұрын
4 doors....a reasonable boot....goes like fcuk....the first time I was in one I couldn't believe how ferocious it could be while overtaking....an amazing piece of kit....2.0 litre....stunning!!!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@resnonverba1377 жыл бұрын
For me the AMG is head and shoulders above the RS in looks and, of course, the interior. Personally, I couldn't live with the RS interior especially. The AMG is expensive but it always feels special too, premium in fact.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Bell I agree mate 👍
@edwill15957 жыл бұрын
Christopher Bell well said
@FezzaYT7 жыл бұрын
mate, the quality and presentation of your videos is going through the roof! Excellent video, really enjoyed watching. I don't normally sit and watch long videos but this was very good from start to finish. Great stuff mate. The A45 is a really great car, I was tempted to buy it but I really wanted a manual again after my DSG Golf and so I didn't consider it because of that. Look forward to your Type R review...that one was very tempting so I'm keen to see what you think! Keep up the great work mate, you deserve so many more subs.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin. I try something new every time I get a car. Having a whole day helps massively ! We'll get there...what out Shmee we are coming for ya !!! The Type R was a riot ! The gear change was as good as I've ever experienced.
@mattylf17 жыл бұрын
These hot hatches have come on a bit since my XR3i back in the day. That Merc looks very nice and agree with having the spoiler on the back.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Ah...the XR3i...boy did I want one of those when I was a kid !
@coltoncleveringa80046 жыл бұрын
If a ever get a hot hatch this is the one I'd want. The Ford Focus rs is to popular were I live . The a45 is just the right mix of sleeper and class
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@fgl81957 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loving your reviews peter, your excitement and enthusiasm and being genuine is so infectious and I always get excited when I get notified on a upload you put up. Keep up the amazing work you have a very happy subscriber!!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
You've just made my day. I do Petrol Ped because I love cars and if I can share that with people and they enjoy it too thats makes my happy :-)
@andyelliott80277 жыл бұрын
I love to watch your videos Ped, keep up the good work. I was thinking what about some classic car drives( if you can fix it up), E-Type Jag, Triumph TR2 ,that kind of thing, beautiful machines that would make a whole new series of videos. I know those cars aren't easy to find but they often appear at Goodwood events, maybe a chat with their owners might be worthwhile..........
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
FGl 81 As it happens I know an owner of a stunning E Type. Just need to wait for the good weather 👍
@andyelliott80277 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped Great stuff, some of those classics really deserve to be seen more often.
@fgl81957 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped That sounds awesome👌. Definitely looking forward to that one.
@dj_paultuk70526 жыл бұрын
Now the next surprise..... Go and try a "A220d AMG Line", or A250 AMG. You will find that they drive and handle almost exactly the same. Same great handling and steering feel, but with less performance. But still a great drive. AMG Lines get >> AMG Body kit, Uprated brakes, Speedshift DCT, AMG SpeedSteer steering, Lowered suspension, and specific engine / transmission programming. So they offer a great package at a lower price. Unfortunately you dont get that exhaust noise though !.
@rheostar7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review again. I have to confess, until last year I was an Audi owner, but I made the mistake of going into a Mercedes showroom and came out with a C class coupe. There was something about the Mercedes interior that sold it to me, same as in your review.
@theboy0017 жыл бұрын
Love the A45 so much I’ve just taken delivery of my second
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
They are awesome bits of kit !
@paullawton707111 ай бұрын
I keep returning to this video! Such a great review with excitement throughout and I purchased one after seeing this..😂
@PetrolPed11 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@tillsy236 жыл бұрын
I think you said it best when you said "if you want a car that gets you from A to B as fast as possible, you aren't going to go far wrong buying one of these" Ive been on the fence between an A45 and M140i
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
AWD vs RWD 😜
@tillsy236 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped absolutely but I'm living in Australia where the roads are dry 99% of the time so it's a hard choice. I think I like the pops and bangs of the A45 more though, the other option would be the Kia Stinger GT
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
Kia Stinger GT....great car !
@davidjones52455 жыл бұрын
Great review. I really like your style as you come across as a genuine enthusiast & a gent. Nothing flash just enthusiastic reviews & informed opinions which makes your videos refreshing. Great job.
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Cheers David. Kind of you to say. That is the style I am aiming for :-)
@Richardgm997 жыл бұрын
I have one gently tuned to 420 and is now way under 4 secs to 62. It's amazing. Only criticism is the accelerator is too far to the right. Other than that - pretty perfect.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a beast !
@Brasco1080 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😄 i am sure now
@coltoncleveringa80044 жыл бұрын
This is one car I wish was sold in the USA it sounds so GOOD!!! I’d go with the performance exhaust also and the aero pack as well!
@PetrolPed4 жыл бұрын
Simply epic car. I see you are delving into my back catalogue 👏👏👏
@coltoncleveringa80044 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped yea I am lol. listening well working and watching on my breaks
@NickB_Yorkshire3 жыл бұрын
Planning to upgrade my A200 to an A45 eventually, but would only consider one with the aero pack fitted. Needs to have that badass look 😬👍🏼
@samcharles8 ай бұрын
That’s a big upgrade
@NickB_Yorkshire8 ай бұрын
@@samcharles Absolutely 👍🏼😁
@an-dt71297 жыл бұрын
Another great review, and finally in a Mercedes! The AMG's are really the way to go when you look at MB, like the GT-S, you can't always tell what kind of machine it is until you drive it.
@SuperLEEEDWARDS5 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete your Enthusiasm is soo infectious i am realy giving some thought on buying a Honda Civic but the early model as i had a friend who had one and that k20 vtec was an amazing engine , i just love the way you do these vids because we can see the happiness the cars bring to your face, everytime you put your right foot down the smiles per miles are very showing that you love what you do, personally i see you doing maybe a bit of TV like Chris Harris if you stick at it best wishes SCOOBS UK [Wales].
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I'll be coming the the small screen early next year as it happens 😜👍
@enginejohn15917 жыл бұрын
Great video. I picked up my A45 just after Christmas. I'm just starting to get a little more confident with it. The pops and crackles from the exhaust are addictive. Problem is it is just so bonkers fast!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Nice problem to live with though !
@enginejohn15917 жыл бұрын
+Petrol Ped I can think of worse. I had a BMW 135i coupe before and I have to say that at low revs the sound of that in line 6 took a lot of beating. I wonder if the fact that the RS3 is a 5 pot may bring it out at the top. Problem is it's even more expensive than the A45 and I hated the interior.
@enginejohn15917 жыл бұрын
+Petrol Ped I can think of worse. I had a BMW 135i coupe before and I have to say that at low revs the sound of that in line 6 took a lot of beating. I wonder if the fact that the RS3 is a 5 pot may bring it out at the top. Problem is it's even more expensive than the A45 and I hated the interior.
@nickjh19687 жыл бұрын
Wow, another excellent and entertaining review Peter, thankyou. Have to say the interior looks in a different league to the RS, far more refined and sophisticated. Staggering to think that when I (we) were into hot hatches the good ones made around 120 brake and the modern equivalents are now producing three times that amount.... I like you have never been into Mercedes, but boy this car looks absolutely awesome. Also its great to see some of your other videos are racking up pretty healthy amounts of views and rightly so :)
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick. I know what you mean. My dream XR2 had 80 bhp !!!! These cars are SO powerful but SO drivable too. I wish I knew the secret to getting huge views ! My channel continues to grow and I hope that if I continue to create videos people enjoy the views and subs will come.
@jonessenoj67534 жыл бұрын
Nice point about them testing every 100th engine....reliable sports car that without the spoiler looks like an amazing sleeper car 👌...A sports car you can drive at the weekend and if the missis wants to come along...there is room and easy to clean and place away for another day 🤔 Ferrari/Porsche performance without all the shite 😉
@davidtaylor14827 жыл бұрын
I think you get the best of both worlds with this car, the bottom line is the Focus is always going to be in your face and lairey, a nice car for sure but then there will be days when you just want to go to work or just keep under the radar, the AMG would be the only one you could take to a funeral and not have to apologise to the widow but when the mood takes you, you could keep up and outrun the focus anyway, it wins hands down
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I love that analogy !!!
@MarkCup707 жыл бұрын
I was filming up there a few weeks back and I'll be there again as soon as my FRS arrives, fantastic roads! As for the A45, I'll take the car that lets me get my left leg involved...pulling a paddle is no substitute for proper driver involvement. Keep up the good work!
@adamwalters96807 жыл бұрын
MarkCup70 yeah f1 drivers always complain about the paddles on f1 cars, they all wish they had more driver involvement that you can only get with a gear stick clutch combination...
@MarkCup707 жыл бұрын
You've completely missed the point! F1 cars are meant to lap quickly...there's no debate from me on that, paddle shift sequential/dual clutch gearboxes shift faster and more efficiently than manual 'boxes, that's why they use them. What they aren't though is involving...you think from pulling a paddle that you're as involved in the driving experience as you would be when using a manual shift?
@adamwalters96807 жыл бұрын
MarkCup70 100% more involved! For me, actually owning an A45 and using it in real world situations, I can speak from experience. C mode full auto most of the time. When the situation calls for it S+ or full manual Race mode. Your hands do not leave the wheel. Your left leg does not have to muck about with the clutch (free for left foot braking if desired) The selectable modes (that are instant by the way not like the laggy mess ford implemented into the focus information screens) make the 45 a nice laid back gt or a track monster at the flick of a switch. You just can't get that in a manual, as fundamentally you will always have to change gear. You have no choice. Dct you get the best of both worlds. You can't get MORE involved than with a full auto dct box. You focus so much more and your hand - not having to leave the wheel to change gear = safer faster shifts. It's why every new super/sports car has one. The RS would of had one - but then it would have cost the same price as a Mercedes... let's be fair, almost everybody would pick the mercedes if they cost the same. The price is the rs trump card. If it cost 45k with options they would have been laughed at. Especially with that interior. Proper driver involvement - move on - manual boxes are dead. They are the slower budget option to keep costs down. Lamborghinis GTRs Ferraris etc. All got it wrong eh?.
@MarkCup707 жыл бұрын
You need a driver-less car...that's the natural evolution of your argument. You'll be even more involved then, eh? No, wait...
@adamwalters96807 жыл бұрын
Great rebuttal. Said nobody ever. Point entirely missed.
@blackflagpirate34447 жыл бұрын
Hi Ped! What a juicy peach monster this AMG really is.0-60mph in 4.2sec Wow! Shame about the price tag :( Great review as always ;)
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
It is a bit on the steep side. It does feel premium however but I would go for a used ex-demonstrator as I always do !
@blackflagpirate34447 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped. Defiantly would be a 2nd hand one,don't fancy selling one of my organ's to get one lol.Maybe in a few year's when the prices come down.Was playing with the idea of getting the Audi TT RS.Couldn't justify the price tag for a 2nd had one.Your talking twenty four grand with sixty odd thousand on the clock.So went for the GTC VXR instead. Very happy with it.Getting it remapped today :)
@Countrystock7 жыл бұрын
Another great review and wow what a car.......that's the best car in Mercedes range by a country mile
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Lord It was very impressive. I need to drive a V8 AMG now 😎
@carllynch87987 жыл бұрын
Need to test drive a Renaultsport Megane cup S or Trophy R
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Hi Carl. I have a Megane 275 Cup S coming soon hopefully and I'm driving the Civic Type R today so it will be good to get a couple of front wheel drivers into the Hot Hatch Series.
@jonscoupe7 жыл бұрын
Another fab video Peter. I might be old-fashioned but I'd like to know where all the manual gear boxes have gone? I know you say you have a manual option but there's nothing like a good gear change and 100% control of revs and gear changes. Admittedly auto gear boxes can change a lot quicker than a manual and Mercedes auto gear boxes are second to none. Lovely car but bit pricey! I absolutely agree with your comments about buying something cheaper and having the same amount of fun. There are lots of cars for sale out there today with 300+ bhp for less than 10 grand and lets face it, how much power do you actually need on UK roads!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Tune in next Friday as I have just finished filming with the Civic Type R and that thing has one of the best manual gearboxes I have ever driven ! The best was my old Honda S2000 !! A hugely engaging drive if you can live with the boy racer looks !
@chrisnewman81187 жыл бұрын
Great video and fab channel! Any plans to review the Golf R in this series? I'd be interrelated to hear your thoughts on it as a cheaper alternative to the AMG - since it has 4WD and comes with DSG it seems like a natural comparison yet, like this car, some say it's too composed or well controlled. Keep the great content coming!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris. Yes, the Golf R is a car I want to put in the Series. I am just trying to find one at the moment. Hopefully I'll find one as the Golf was the first ever Hot Hatch and should be in the mix !
@raybrock60837 жыл бұрын
Why can't Porsche get 380bhp out of their 2.0 Litre 718 Boxster? and more again from the 2.5 Litre 718 BoxsterS? Great video, I am an Audi fan, not into Mercedes, so looking forward to your S3 review. Had one pass me the otherday and it was lowered, Black with blacked out windows and god knows what exhaust but it was like Thor over taking me :-)
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I think Porsches problem is that if they got more out of the Boxster/Cayman engine the car would start to spoil the 911's party ! I am trying really hard to get an RS3. Watch this space. Just tested the Civic Type R today...be prepared to be surprised !
@petermoygannon6986 жыл бұрын
ive got gla45 yellow night awsome little rig ...the a45 yellow night looks awsome but i wanted a little more comfort so gla won
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
I love that spec. Tempted by one myself !
@oo7Grexx7 жыл бұрын
If you think the sound of the exhaust is amazing, how would you describe the sound of the RS3 when you finally review it, can't wait for that one
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I know, that inline 5 sounds awesome !
@csopr6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Ped mate.👍🏻. I adore that car. 😊
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
Cheers. I was great fun to drive !
@1BLUEMEANIE7 жыл бұрын
You hoonigan👍 Great car. My Uncle was the founder of the. Mercedes Club Great Britain. Just love your reviews down to earth and you seem to be having fun Keep it up🍺
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+1BLUEMEANIE So chuffed you enjoyed my review. I loved this car and my aim is to do down to earth reviews 👍
@Evolve_windows7 жыл бұрын
Ever time I watch these I can't help noticing you sound like Tim shaw Is that good or bad lol
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure ;-)
@SPQRTempus5 жыл бұрын
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the Haldex AWD system in the A45 vs the rear bias torque vectoring AWD system in the Focus RS.
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
To be honest although I've driven both I'd need to drive them back to back to give a decent opinion and probably on a track where you can take them beyond their limit, which you just can't do legally on the road. They both felt good and gave that power somewhere to go in both cars :-)
@MandeepPanesarkenya7 жыл бұрын
fantastic video. you're genuinely expressing yourself while driving and that really gives viewers a taste of what it's like to drive the car. well done! By the way , for viewers, i suggest going on a website like carwow or other and build the car that way and you'll certainly get 10 to 15 percent off the price when the different merc showrooms bid against eachother and make the car more affordable. From a price perspective though, with the new road tax rules coming into effect, any car with a list price of over £40k will incur a huge amount of additional tax over 5 years to the tune of roughly £1.5k which is a real shame
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Mandeep. Check out the other cars in the Hot Hatch Series too :-)
@MandeepPanesarkenya7 жыл бұрын
i'm definitely looking forward to checking those out too! But first...i'm going to watch this one again and listen to that exhaust a few more times!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Mandeep Panesar Good plan 👍
@SonsofSpeed7 жыл бұрын
Hey there Petrol Ped, great video of a car that, unfortunately, we don't have here in the States and may never have. If I may offer a little suggestion on the video... background music when you are speaking is too loud and comes off as distracting - makes it hard to hear/understand you sometimes; otherwise, nice camera angles/views and transitions. Looking forward to your next video :-)
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Is it not in the US due to emissions laws ? Thanks for the feedback on background music. I'm still learning and trying new things. The balance of audio levels is tricky. I listen through the video lots of times to check but appreciate it might not have got it quite right. Great feedback and I'll take it on-board for the next vid...Thanks :-)
@SonsofSpeed7 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter... nothing to due with emissions laws as they do import the AMG GLA45, it has all to do with marketing - Hatchbacks are not big sellers here in the USA, we just can't seem to get enough of SUVs (excuse me while I barf), so Mercedes has decided to skip the North American market entirely with its A-class. Even Audi only imports the A3/S3 in sedan form here. Ford took a big risk finally bringing the RS here, and it seems to be a success as they have completely sold-out so there may be a glimmer of hope that in the future we will start to get these wonderful German hot-hatches!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Interesting ! We do love out hot hatches over here. Our roads are made for them. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that more hatches come over. We spent years wanting muscle cars like the Mustang and we know have those :-)
@adphotographyful7 жыл бұрын
at the end of the day its a car to have fun in , and you dont buy it for fuel economy but what was your average mpg like after driving the car hard for the review, great review of the a45
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
adphotographyful To be honest I didn't check but I would imagine low 20s at best !
@carpmtv47987 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and terrific car. Love the format and editing on your videos Keep up the great work
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :-)
@marcschofield69077 жыл бұрын
How did the AWD feel being haldex vs. the trick Focus AWD with more rear bias, or your B8 S4 traditional torsen quattro? Try the CLA shooting brake for comparison sake vs. the S4 too please.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
The A45 felt vey similar to the S4 in terms of grip. The RS did have the option for more rear bias and slip which as I say in the film is something some drivers will want to exploit. There will be more AMGs coming, just need to decide which ones !!
@jameslatimer14325 жыл бұрын
It's just a Citroen in a sports jacket ,!
@Viperrm647 жыл бұрын
Nice car and amazing performance but at an amazing price, for 50K i'd be looking at other sports cars say a Porsche Boxster S 718. I guess what i'm saying is i've never been a Mercedes fan and i never will, it's just personal taste so nothing against Mercs as a whole and i do agree it is an awesome car with a superior cabin to an RS but i would have something else entirely. Love the video Peter and i liked the on board outside the car shots especially.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rob. This is what I love about cars. We all like different things. I agree if I was spending £50k on a car I would also be looking at something like a 718 Boxster S. We think alike !!
@dommelville86137 жыл бұрын
Great Review, Didnt drive the Focus rs( Sat in one) but drove the Rs3 and felt that the basics (Seats, Driving Position, Steering Feel, Steering Wheel and Brakes where all better in A45 so i bought one. Rs3 was a tad quicker, or felt quicker and the engine sound was good, but was too bland inside, well built, but bland and the steering and brakes were naff in my opinion. It squirmed all over the place under heavy braking probably due to the smallish discs on the rear, seem to have to much front bias. The test drive on the A45 was the first time i had driven a Merc and i knew straight away i had to have it. It was real event inside and out. I have been driving fast Vw and Audis for years and avoided Mercs like the plauge but i really think the company is on a roll at the mo. Love my 45, if it had a Type R manual gearbox it would be perfect. Not a big price difference on low milage used Rs Focus (34 to 36.5k) and a low milage, good spec, aero kit facelift A45. 2-3K tops. You get allot more kit and tech on the A45.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Interesting and I don't blame you. I'm looking forward to getting behind the wheel of an RS3. The gearbox in the Type R is absolutely SUPERB !!!!
@csopr5 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete! Just wondering if you’d ever thought of doing a bargain hyper hatch review. BMW M140i?? All that fun for £25k!!?
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Great idea :-)
@aedobrews3887 Жыл бұрын
Had to go out and get one. The End
@PetrolPed Жыл бұрын
👍
@rickymills86127 жыл бұрын
Another great review Peter! Out of interest, if it was your money what would you choose between the A45 AMG or an Audi TTS?
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
A45 ! As an Audi guy I can't believe I've just said that but it really was very good.
@rickymills86127 жыл бұрын
Wow! Enjoy the Civic Type R today 😀
@baspernahkesini7 жыл бұрын
how about the leg room at the back? thanks
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Pretty good actually :-)
@justsomedude14887 жыл бұрын
You know when you haggle with a second hand car dealer? can you do the same at a brand new showroom? I configured mine to 50k also.. but should I expect to pay the lot? Or are there deals to be done? I ask because you obviously know what you're talking about, and if I go armed with knoekegde I might save a few quid... I'm fancying the yellow night edition
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian. To be honest I don't know how open to a deal Mercedes are. I would imagine they will do deals on finance and PX. At the end of the day they will want to sell you a car. I find not being too enthusiastic helps !
@simonnelson77706 жыл бұрын
Really nice if you like bits of red everywhere in the interior, even red air vents🙄
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
LOL !
@showefan7 жыл бұрын
Another great vid mate. Do you think you would ever fancy reviewing a 2017 Maserati Ghibli ? That's what I have. Curious to hear your opinion. It has gotten mixed reviews.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+frank bianchimano Err...YES !!! I'd love to as I've never even been in a Maserati let alone drive one. Where do you live ? We could arrange to meet up 👍
@showefan7 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped would love to unfortunately I'm in the US. sorry mate. thought maybe there was a Maserati dealer in your area.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Oh...that's not going to work LOL !! I'll start exploring Maserati and see what I can do :-)
@showefan7 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped looking forward to it !
@miger122 жыл бұрын
Great Ped! Good that you lager on have turned down the music 👍
@DavidSwanson65767 жыл бұрын
I may be wrong, but something tells me you enjoyed your day!!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Oh yes !
@anthonyswan29287 жыл бұрын
Another great Video and another great car reviewed! I do like the understated looks I would probably go as a far as de-badging it too. But at £50k it really should be good!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I know it's a lot of money. I'd probably buy a used car. 12 month old ex demonstrator. I reckon £35-40k would get you a nice one.
@silverfang30727 жыл бұрын
subscribed. loved your take on cars. just wished we had this particular car in the US as I'd love to own one
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. Thanks for the Sub. I've only just found out you guys on the other side of the pond can't get these. Is it an emissions thing ?
@edwinnaphtaly15165 жыл бұрын
Your music on the background sucks big time
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Gotta try these things but this film was quite a while ago now. My style had evolved since then 👍
@NickB_Yorkshire3 жыл бұрын
Agree. All of the music you need comes out of those tailpipes 😁
@andrewfarrugia77125 ай бұрын
Great video but not a Mercedes fan, not for me, give me Audi or BMW
@DamoDrives7 жыл бұрын
Great video mate very enjoyable yet again, hopefully 1st go in a m600 tomorrow
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
That'll be awesome !
@andyjohnson98945 жыл бұрын
How does the power and torque feel compared to your S model Audi Pp ?
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
The A45 is probably a touch quicker but when I drove this one I had a B8.5 S4, my new B9 would give it a run for it’s money I think 😜
@iancross53707 жыл бұрын
Impressive vid Pete really enjoyed it. The interior looked quality but outside just looked to plain. That gearbox though wow!!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Ian Cross Thanks Ian. As one of my top subscribers I'm chuffed you liked it. Yep that gearbox was stunning 👍👍
@heathoatmeal6 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, have you driven a Golf R.....can't find one in your video list?
@colingumbs13865 жыл бұрын
Need more of these reviews ,keep up the good work 👊🏿
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Colin. There are plenty more on my channel for you to explore 😜
@blatbryan52147 жыл бұрын
you should review a nissan 370z nismo?¿
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I should :-) Not driven one of those yet but will look into it !
@TheMusicFan12977 жыл бұрын
Great videomas always, I would love to see you in the new BMW 5 series!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Me too :-) One for the every growing list !
@onpole013 жыл бұрын
Great review! What year/model was this? I didn't realise you could set individual settings for race exhaust in comfort mode? Cheers
@PetrolPed3 жыл бұрын
2017 I think 🤔
@jonscoupe7 жыл бұрын
Great. Looking forward to that. :)
@Magezzz7 жыл бұрын
The a45 is a great car much better than the s3 and golf r. But don't you find the focus rs impressive considering its a lot cheaper, down on power and is at a disadvantage being a manual vs a dual clutch. Yet despite all this it can beat an a45 round a circuit
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
For the money the Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R are very hard to beat :-)
@ziggyfreud53574 жыл бұрын
Great review - real world stuff - very impressive car - new sub
@PetrolPed4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Sub. Welcome to the channel. This was done a few years ago, hopefully I have got much better since then and have certainly driven some amazing cars and done some incredible things. Have a look around 👍
@csopr5 жыл бұрын
Immense indeed my friend. 😄
@PetrolPed5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes :-)
@alanbutterfield80577 жыл бұрын
AMG & Audi both great German cars that are built to last and go like stink when needed I'm big fan of the S63 AMG what a stunning motor and boy can it shift. A great review Pedro well done fella. Kind Regards Alan B.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Alan Butterfield Cheers Alan. Glad you enjoyed it.
@robertsnare14117 жыл бұрын
Good video, but totally ruined by awful intrusive music. Absolutely, mind numbingly, annoying
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Sorry you didn't like it but thanks for the feedback. I will take it on baord as I'm always looking to improve things.
@alanbutterfield80577 жыл бұрын
Hi Pedro, I have not made any negative comments I always enjoy the work you produce or is this aimed at some other feedback you may have received but I'm not guilty. Regards, Alan Butterfield
@martinevans13436 жыл бұрын
Great video
@PetrolPed6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin...great car :-)
@sxcsmith17 жыл бұрын
You going to do the new golf R with the 7speed/310ps? I want see how it compares
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
+Josh Thorpe I am trying to get hold of one 👍
@sxcsmith17 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped trying to choose between the R and A45 and the overall result seems to be the Golf R is more fun but A45 is faster. I want the opinion of someone who isn't a "journalist" as such
@sxcsmith17 жыл бұрын
I watched your focus RS review too, their the main 3 I'm choosing from
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I am trying really hard to get one as I think it is going to be very good ! Just need to find a dealer with a demonstrator that they will let me play with !
@firdausnirwan69534 жыл бұрын
aaaa my dream car😭 can u give this car to me as present 😩😭
@benlishman75647 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter remember me
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Of course Buddy :-)
@tracktimevideos51647 жыл бұрын
More hot hatch videos please.
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. I'm driving the Megane 275 Cup S next weekend :-)
@matthewholtom81945 жыл бұрын
Welcome to have a shot in mine 500bhp
@user-dx4hn2cr3o6 жыл бұрын
0:45 song name please?
@meady2007 жыл бұрын
This may have been a good video, but I couldn't hear most of it due to the awful background music. Guys, the last time I heard incidental music on KZbin like this was the very early days of car magazine internet videos back in the early noughties. For the love of God!?
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
Sorry you didn't like it. I'm always keen to take on feedback and look for ways to improve so thanks for letting me know what you thought. Using music is a fine balance and sometimes it doesn't work for some.
@ivorzarescu7 жыл бұрын
the most powerful is the Audi RS3 ...
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I know the new RS3 has 400 bhp but you can't buy one right now. This won't be the most powerful for long !
@evorobin7 жыл бұрын
Forget the Focus RS the Audi RS3 eats both!!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
You may well be correct and I want to find out. I am just struggling to get hold of an RS3 to drive. I will get on eventually !
@mossy13147 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped the new RS3 hatch will be out soon with 400 HP! Try that one?!
@PetrolPed7 жыл бұрын
I'm trying but even Audi PR don't have one !!!
@dommelville86137 жыл бұрын
evorobin only in a straight line pal. One trick pony. It cant corner like the Benz or Focus as is proved by lap times all round the world. When Audi offer wider front tyres as option you know the chassis has issues with understeer. Great car the rs3 but understeers like a pig, just like most Audis, i know i've had several.
@mossy13147 жыл бұрын
Petrol Ped just wait until they get demos in. It will be faster than the A45/RS focus and lighter than the current RS3 - this will get rid of the understeer. It seems that the A45 will smash the focus RS anyway.