Over the weekend, Mercedes-AMG took the wraps off its upcoming electric GT SUV range. You might have guessed, based on the brand, that it’ll be as expensive as it is quick. Unfortunately, while we know how fast it is, we don’t know what it’ll cost. Yet.
We also know that it’s due for launch in the United States early next year. Local launch details are still murky, but since the local website also carried Merc’s live stream, odds are good that it’ll turn up here eventually. Pricing for Mercedes-AMG vehicles in this country starts at R1.25 million or so for an A-Class. We wouldn’t expect a bargain when the GT SUV lineup launches.
GT? Oh.
You can expect performance. Mercedes is stocking its upcoming GT 53, 55, and 63 models with as much power as it can muster. The ‘basic’ model has a top power output of 536 horsepower (362 continuous), while the GT 63 stuffs 1,153 horsepower (771 continuous) under the hood. That’s all thanks to three of Mercedes’ axial flux motors sending power through an F1-derived battery system. A top speed of 270km/h is possible if you lay money down on the 63 SUV. The base version sports a more sensible (but less fun) top speed of 230km/h.
The GT 63 has the most impressive numbers, so we’ll stick to those for now. It’ll be quite something to experience acceleration to 100km/h in just 2.4 seconds. The vehicle will double that speed in 6.8 seconds. It’s marginally slower from a fully standing start. Still, you’re rolling 2,700kg of battery and metal to those velocities in very little time.
Mercedes-AMG cites WLTP ranges of between 620 and 806 kilometres on a charge, thanks to the 128kWh battery pack in the 63. The GT 53 makes do with a 106kWh battery and a lower range. No matter your model, it’ll support up to 700kW fast charging if you can find a compatible charger.
Since this is an AMG, expect tons of sporty and technological additions. Automatic panel adjustments affect drag and downforce; the cockpit includes three displays (a 14 and a 10.2in instrument cluster, plus a 14in for the front-side passenger), and real-time driving and track data are available via the MBUX interface. There’s also support for various AI agents… for some reason. And that’s before you get into Merc’s optional extras.
It doesn’t take a genius to know that pricing will be in the range of several million Rands. At least there’s still time to start saving for that deposit (or planning the heist you’ll need otherwise).
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