Mercedes Benz A45 AMG

In a nutshell, this is the smallest Mercedes Benz that AMG has tuned. But AMG assures us that the A45 AMG will be an awesome car. And going by the engine which sits under its hood, that Merc claims is the most powerful production 4-cylinder 2 litre engine, it seems legit. Also, it sports four-wheel drive and a rather aggressive bodywork, enough to make the other hot hatchesit competes with- the Golf R, Audi RS3 and the BMW 1 M run for cover. 

AMG needs no introduction to the absolutely bonkers cars that it produces, like the SLS AMG supercar.  

The 2 litre engine poduces a massive-for-a-2-litre 360 bhp and 332 pund feet of torque. It weighs under 1500 kg and uses a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.  The brakes are Brembos, with 350mm discs upfront, and four caliper pistons.