Neat details include a ‘ti’ logo stitched into the centre armrest ... Compared to other hot hatches, it flows impressively well along UK tarmac, despite the suspension’s inherent tautness.

Hot hatches have been steadily growing hotter over the years, and the Mercedes-AMG A45 brought things to boiling point when it first arrived in 2013. Fast forward to today and, far from simmering ...