Mercedes‑AMG GT SUV: 2028 electric super‑SUV unveiled

Mercedes‑AMG has announced a new electric SUV, the GT SUV, that is built on the same 800‑volt architecture that powers the company’s GT 4‑Door coupe. The model is available in three trims – GT53, GT55 and GT63 – and is the first AMG vehicle to be designed from the ground up rather than stretched from an existing model. The SUV carries the dramatic front and rear styling that was already controversial on the coupe, and it is said to be a 2028 model year vehicle.

Power and Performance

Power and Performance The GT53 is claimed to produce 544 horsepower, the GT55 816 horsepower and the GT63 1,169 horsepower. However, one report says the GT63’s peak output is 1,153 horsepower. In terms of acceleration, the GT53 is said to reach 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, the GT55 in 3.1 seconds and the GT63 in 2.7 seconds, while another source lists the GT53 at 3.1 seconds.

Battery, Range and Charging The GT53 uses a 106‑kWh battery, whereas the GT55 and GT63 share a 128‑kWh pack. One report claims a WLTP range of 277–370 miles for the SUV, while another cites a 434‑mile WLTP range. Charging can reach up to 710 kW for the GT55 and GT63, and 600 kW for the GT53, with a 10‑to‑80 percent charge time of 11 minutes for the GT53 and 12 minutes for the higher‑trim models; another source says 10‑to‑80 percent can be achieved in 10 minutes.

Pricing and Availability The GT53 is priced at about €113,050 (≈$127,500) in Europe, while another source lists a price of £110,000. Orders for the SUV are expected to open in October 2026, with deliveries scheduled for spring 2027 in Europe and summer 2027 in the United States.

Features and Design The GT SUV includes active suspension, rear‑wheel steering, variable‑geometry aerodynamics and a synthetic sound system that mimics a V‑8 or inline‑six engine. It also offers a panoramic glass roof that can darken electronically and an interior that mirrors the coupe’s sport‑centered layout. The vehicle’s front and rear styling has drawn criticism for its exaggerated proportions, a choice the AMG design team says is intentional.