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.

The new EV CLA introduces a host of thrilling and advanced features, thus taking to fight to the other established German EVs.

The redesigned Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 could be a high-performance EV. Report suggests it could have a tri-motor powertrain with more than 500 hp. The four-door coupe is slated to have active aerodynamics and a “V8 Mode.