The Breakdown Mercedes-AMG is retiring the A45 S with a pricey last hurrah. Mercedes is killing off the A45 S after launching this generation of the hot hatch in mid-2019. Hard-to-miss "45 S" logos are embroidered into the front seats, while the center console features a "45 S Final Edition" badge to signal it's the last of its kind. 2027 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Final Edition 4 Source: Mercedes-BenzWhat do you think? Motor1's Take: The A45 S Final Edition is another nail in the hot hatch's coffin.