Few three-letter abbreviations command as much respect in the automotive world as AMG. The name has been emblazoned on many of the fastest, most powerful and wildest-looking Mercedes-Benz production cars to ever hit the streets, signifying performance on everything from compact hot hatches to massive sedans to super sports cars.

The German automaker's newest entry-level model carries the company's legacy into an electrified, and hybridized, future.