From Car and Driver · Dan Edmunds · · 1m 10s
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1153-HP EV Beats Corvette
Mercedes-AMG's 2028 GT SUV delivers 1153 hp electric powertrain for 2.4s 60mph sprint.
In brief
Mercedes-AMG's 2028 GT SUV delivers 1153 hp electric powertrain for 2.4s 60mph sprint. Mercedes-AMG's 2028 GT SUV features 1153-hp electric powertrain with 2.4s 60mph acceleration. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
The first in-house developed SUV by AMG uses AMG.EA high-performance architecture.
Powertrain Details
GT63 model features 1153-hp three-motor powertrain with 2.4s 60mph acceleration.
GT53 Model
GT53 has two permanent-magnet motors producing 536 peak hp and 590 pound-feet torque.
Battery Capacity
GT55 and GT63 have 128 kWh batteries versus sedan's 106 kWh for 22% larger capacity.
Weight and Performance
GT63 SUV weighs 520 pounds more than sedan but achieves 2.4s 60mph acceleration.
Pricing Strategy
GT53 starts below GT55 sedan at approximately $130,000 with more efficient motors.
Suspension System
AMG Active Ride Control Plus includes active roll and pitch stabilization for SUV.
Interior Space
SUV offers more backseat space with headroom and comfortable foot area for passengers.
Sales Timeline
2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV goes on sale next summer with pricing to follow.
The key point
Mercedes-AMG's 2028 GT SUV features 1153-hp electric powertrain with 2.4s 60mph acceleration.
