Mercedes-AMG GT Gains An Electric SUV Version With Up To 1,153 HP

What began as a two-seater sports car that rivaled the Porsche 911 has become a family of vehicles. Introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, which expands on the GT sports car and the now-electric GT 4-Door Coupé. This is also the first SUV developed solely by Mercedes-AMG, and so this won’t spawn a non-AMG version.

Though this may be a crossover SUV with a ton of power, Mercedes-AMG argues that this has actual sports car DNA. It all begins with the AMG.EA architecture–a platform that was developed by AMG for high-performance electric vehicle (EV) use. One of its highlights includes the use of axial-flux electric motors, which are a lot more compact and energy-dense than traditional radial motors. They are extremely energy efficient due to shorter magnetic paths, whilst also allowing for superior cooling.

In the case of the base GT 53, it uses two axial-flux motors, giving a combined output of 536 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque routed through all four wheels. This delivers a 0-100 kph time of 4.2 seconds and 668 kilometers of WLTP-rated range from a 106 kWh lithium-ion battery that accepts up to a whopping 600 kW in DC fast charging, in which a 10-minute charge adds 380 kilometers of range.

If that isn’t enough performance for you, the GT 55 adds a third motor, bumping the power output to 805 horsepower and 1,860 Nm of torque. This drops the 0-100 kph time to 3.1 seconds. This gets either a 106 kWh battery for 585 kilometers or a 128 kWh battery for 700 km of range, both WLTP-rated. With the larger battery, the maximum DC fast-charging output rises to an even more potent 710 kW. With this charging output, 450 kilometers of range can be added in just 10 minutes.

The headline 1,153 horsepower figure comes from the range-topping GT 63, whose three axial-flux motors also produce a tire-shredding 2,000 Nm of torque. This brings the 0-100 kph time down to just 2.7 seconds, and its 0-200 kph time is just 7.2 seconds. Like the GT 55, two battery packs are offered in the GT 63, and interestingly, their WLTP-rated range figures are the same.

With an innovative AMG.EA platform, the AMG GT SUV has a lot of chassis trickery to deliver its promised sports car DNA. At the heart of its electromechanical systems is the AMG Race Engineer–which consists of the AMG Race Engineer Core and the AMG Range Engineer Control Unit. This customizes three parameters: Response Control, which adjusts the power delivery from comfortable to direct; Agility Control adjusts the vehicle’s agility through variable torque distribution, ranging from understeer to controlled oversteer; and Traction Control adjusts the intervention of the traction control system across nine levels.

This electric performance SUV also comes with the AMG Active Ride Control+, which uses triple-stage adjustable air springs and hydraulic interconnections to enable real-time adjustments of its ride quality and ride height. The hydraulic systems also remove the need for stabilizer bars, whilst allowing greater precision in chassis flexibility for maximum comfort and top-notch handling.

Rear-axle steering also comes as standard, which shortens its turning circle during cornering or makes it more stable at high speeds. Steel brakes are also standard in the GT 53 and GT 55, while carbon ceramics are optional in the GT 55 and standard in the GT 63. With this SUV weighing up to 2,715 kg at its heaviest, the AMG GT SUV needs all the chassis trickery for it to handle like a sports car.

Lastly, the AMGFORCE Sport+ adds a bit of aural character to this electric performance SUV. In the GT 63 and GT 55, an AMG V8 sound is produced on the exterior and interior, while the GT 53 has the sound of an inline-six. It also gets simulated gear shifts like in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and even ‘seat shakers’ to truly replicate the character of an internal combustion engine (ICE).

From the outside, the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV looks very interesting indeed. Whether you like it or not is completely up to you, but what you need to know is that the AMG-specific enclosed grille has vertical slats that can be illuminated as an option. There are active aero elements in the front bumper through vertical slats, and also at the rear through an active rear spoiler. The adaptive LED headlights also have an interesting shape, and the daytime running lights evoke the three-pointed star logo.

While the front looks controversial, the sides look more athletic and well-proportioned. Meanwhile, the rear fascia echoes that of the AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. It has six circular taillights that are contrasted by a black housing across its rear fascia, while an optional full-width LED light strip adds personality to its rear end.

As for the interior, the design largely echoes that of the GT 4-Door Coupé. There’s a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen angled towards the driver, while an optional 14-inch touchscreen can be fitted to the right dashboard panel. All of these screens are running the latest MB.OS operating system.

If you aren’t swayed by its tech features, then the generous serving of plush materials on the doors and center console bridge may appeal to you. Though there aren’t physical controls for the infotainment, there are at least three dials for the AMG Race Engineer. Other interior features include the Sky Control panoramic glass roof with variable opacity and a Burmester 4D surround sound system. Of course, there’s plenty of interior personalization options through the MANUFAKTUR customization program.

The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV will hit the European market first, starting with the GT 53 as soon as this month. The GT 55 and GT 63 will go on sale in Europe in early 2027. The AMG GT SUV will be gradually rolled out to global markets soon, though it is not yet known if the Philippine market will be included.