Mercedes-AMG is retiring the A45 S with a pricey last hurrah.

The hot hatch gets a matte paint job and the AMG Aerodynamics Package.

AMG is keeping the less powerful A35, for now.

The inevitable has happened. Mercedes is killing off the A45 S after launching this generation of the hot hatch in mid-2019. Before the pocket rocket drives off into the proverbial sunset, a Final Edition marks the end of the line with a host of cosmetic and aerodynamic upgrades that help it stand out. It looks suspiciously similar to the Limited Edition launched a couple of years ago, thankfully without the John Deere-inspired livery.

The A45 S Final Edition stands out with Mountain Grey Magno paint featuring a matte finish from the Manufaktur color palette, paired with black door handles and matte 19-inch wheels. The brake calipers are also finished in black, as is the rear badging. The dark treatment extends to the side mirror caps and quad exhaust tips.