2021 AMG A35 Interior
Few do an interior quite as well as Mercedes-AMG, and the new A35 makes its competitors look dreary on the inside. The A35 takes the already stylish interior of the vanilla A-Class Sedan and turns up the heat with some aggressive yet tasteful touches that match the sporty persona of the rest of the car.
Our tester came equipped with a performance steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, AMG drive unit steering wheel buttons, and heated front seats.
The choice of materials and build quality is class-leading, and the list of standard features is also considerable. Unfortunately, the cabin of the A35 feels tight, particularly in the rear, but your average-size adult will still be able to find a comfortable spot (at least up front). Other notable styling elements featured in our week-long tester include brushed aluminum trim, and grey/black MB-Tex, a high-quality leather substitute.
2021 AMG A35 Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The A35 is the smallest of the AMG range, yet the company claims that it can comfortably accommodate five adults. We are here to tell you that that's not going to happen. In the front, there's ample space, and even six-footers will find it easy to find a comfy position, especially thanks to a generous 41.8 inches of legroom. The front sport seats provide 12-way power adjustment, including four-way power lumbar support and three-position memory. Mercedes-AMG also offers a Performance Seat package which adds heated body-hugging bucket seats for an additional $3,270. These are great seats, but if you're of a larger frame, they might be too snug. It's in the back where things get a little tight: with only 33.9 inches of legroom, larger passengers might feel cramped. Headroom is still good, though, unlike the sloping roofline of the mechanically-identical CLA.
2021 Mercedes-AMG A35 Interior Dimensions:
| Mercedes-AMG A35 Trims | AMG A35 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|
| Seating | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 40.3 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 37.2 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.8 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 33.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 57.4 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 56.9 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Previously, these lower-end AMG models felt cheap inside, but with its new generation of vehicles, Mercedes-AMG has some of the best-crafted interiors around, even in this baby version. Look past the twin-screen infotainment and the 2021 A35 has six upholstery options and five trim options. Neva Grey/Black MB-Tex and Black MB-Tex with red stitching are both no-cost options, with the former being surprisingly classy and making the interior seem more voluminous. The leather options cost $1,450 and include plain black, Classic Red/Black, Titanium Grey/Black, and the very un-AMG Bahia Brown. In terms of trim inserts, all cars come standard with aluminum finishes in either a linear or longitudinal grain, but new owners can opt for an AMG aluminum design with black and silver stripes at no cost or two types of wood, Black Linden wood or Brown Walnut wood, for $325. AMG also offers three optional performance steering wheels, ranging from a Nappa leather option for $400, to a Nappa leather/Dinamica option for $500, or pure Dinamica for $600. If you don't like the red seat belts, AMG will replace them with black ones for no additional cost.
2021 AMG A35 Trunk and Cargo Space
How much trunk space a car offers is usually a significant factor in the regular person's decision-making process when looking at new vehicles, but that won't necessarily be the case with the A35. People keen on this car will be more interested in performance and status, which is a good thing considering the trunk is pretty tiny. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG provides only 8.6 cubic feet of space. That's enough space to pack five of your favorite outfits for the big Tik Tok influencer event in town this weekend and is only a little bigger than the trunk of the Toyota 86. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has nearly double the capacity. The 40/20/40-split folding rear seats open up some much-appreciated space in the back.
Small-item storage is decent: a glovebox and split-folding center console storage bin will swallow most of your personal belongings, and there's a set of decent door pockets. Cupholders are provided both front and rear, with those at the back getting a fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders.
2021 Mercedes-AMG A35 Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 Mercedes-AMG A35 Cargo Dimensions:
| Mercedes-AMG A35 Trims | AMG A35 4MATIC Sedan |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 14.8 cu. ft. |
2021 AMG A35 Infotainment and Features
Features
It might be the baby model of the AMG range, but its spec sheet still reads like a thoroughly premium vehicle. The exterior features nice-to-have luxuries such as a panoramic glass roof and obligatory details such as automatic LED headlights. On the inside, the A35 shines with standard 12-way power-adjustable front seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment, a 64-color LED interior lighting system, keyless start, an illuminated entry system, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Standard driver assistance features include active brake assist, blind-spot assist, crosswind assist, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Optional extras include heated and ventilated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors, and hands-free access, while most advanced driver assists like adaptive cruise control and a head-up display also require extra money to be put in.
A few performance options are part of the list, including the AMG Drive Unit, which adds touch-responsive toggles and a rotary selector to the steering wheel to control various drive modes, suspension, and gearbox settings.
Infotainment
Mercedes-AMG understands that the US market is tech-driven and places high importance on its infotainment system. The A35 features a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display running the latest MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) software. Standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, five USB-C ports, Bluetooth streaming, and HD Radio. The MBUX system works well and is controlled via a touchpad controller, steering wheel controls, touch, or via voice commands. Optional extras include a powerful 590-watt, 12-speaker Burmester sound system, navigation, and in-car Wi-Fi, as well as a six-month all-access trial to SiriusXM satellite radio. Wireless device charging can also be added, as can augmented-reality video for navigation when paired with an onboard dashcam.
We found the MBUX infotainment system to work very well overall but there were a few times when it failed to recognize our Android smartphone at first. This was remedied by starting the connecting process over again. It was slightly annoying having to do this.