The 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV makes up to 1,153 hp from three electric motors, and in its AMGFORCE Sport+ drive program it plays the sound of an AMG V8 that engineers captured with 16 microphones on cars such as the AMG GT R. Mercedes revealed it in Affalterbach on October 17, and it reaches U.S. dealers in summer 2027.
It is AMG’s first full-size SUV developed in-house from the ground up, in a history going back 59 years, and it shares the AMG.EA electric architecture with the GT 4-Door Coupe. Three versions are offered: the GT 63, GT 55 and GT 53.
Key Takeaways
- The GT 63 SUV makes 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft from three axial-flux motors, with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds measured with a one-foot rollout.
- AMGFORCE Sport+ plays recorded AMG engine sound: a V8 in the GT 63 and GT 55, a six-cylinder in the GT 53, drawn from more than 100 measurements with 16 microphones.
- The drive program simulates gearshifts like an AMG Speedshift transmission, takes manual “shifts” from the paddles and adds seat vibration.
- The 128 kWh battery charges at up to 710 kW DC (a preliminary figure) and goes from 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
- Range is WLTP only so far: 620 to 700 km (385 to 435 miles) for the GT 63 and GT 55. There is no EPA rating yet.
- The GT 63 SUV weighs 5,941 pounds (2,695 kg, DIN) and is 200.2 inches long.
- U.S. dealers get it in summer 2027. Mercedes has not announced U.S. pricing; the GT 53 starts at €113,050 in Germany.
AMG Recorded Its Own Engines for the Sound
Mercedes says the engine sounds in AMGFORCE Sport+ are “meticulously documented rather than synthetically generated.” Its acoustic engineers ran more than 100 measurements with 16 microphones on reference cars, and the release names one of them: the AMG GT R, internal code C 190, which ran AMG’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.
The GT 63 and GT 55 play a V8. The GT 53 plays an AMG six-cylinder.
The car blends those recordings in real time. According to the release, the sound follows acceleration, the driving situation and the simulated gear changes, which mimic an AMG Speedshift transmission. Pulling a steering-wheel paddle calls for a “shift.” The seat vibrates, and the driver’s display changes to match the mode.
A sound slider sets how much of it you hear, with settings labeled Powerful, Balanced and Silent, plus a scale running from Classic to Futuristic. There are also sounds for walking up to the car, unlocking, locking and charging. Mercedes lists Launch Control, Boost and Showtime as sound modes still to come, without dates.
The release does not say whether any of this plays outside the car. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 141 already requires electric and hybrid vehicles of 10,000 pounds GVWR or less to make a pedestrian alert sound when stopped, reversing and driving below about 19 mph, a separate system from AMGFORCE Sport+.
The Ferrari Luce works from live input instead. An accelerometer on its rear axle housing picks up the electric drivetrain’s vibration, which Ferrari filters and amplifies, likening the setup to a guitar pickup feeding an amp.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N, Porsche’s Taycan, the Genesis GV60 Magma and the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport also simulate gearshifts on paddles, each with its own soundtrack.
In July, AMG said in an interview that its new flat-plane V8 would reach an SUV before the cars, so AMG dealers could soon offer a real V8 and a recorded one side by side.
Up to 1,153 HP, 1,475 lb-ft and 2.4 Seconds to 60
The GT 63 and GT 55 use three axial-flux motors, one at the front axle and two at the rear. The GT 53 has two permanent-magnet synchronous motors. All three run AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive on an 800-volt system.
| GT 63 SUV | GT 55 SUV | GT 53 SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors | 3 axial flux | 3 axial flux | 2 synchronous |
| Peak output | 1,153 hp | 805 hp | 536 hp |
| Continuous output | 711 hp | 711 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 1,475 lb-ft | 1,372 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph (1-ft rollout / standing) | 2.4 / 2.6 sec | 2.7 / 3.0 sec | 3.7 / 4.1 sec |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 168 mph (optional) | 143 mph |
| Boost duration | 63 sec | 55 sec | 53 sec |
| Usable battery | 128 kWh | 128 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Peak DC charging | 710 kW | 710 kW | 600 kW |
| WLTP range | 385-435 mi | 385-435 mi | 371-415 mi |
| Curb weight (DIN) | 5,941 lb | 5,986 lb | 5,567 lb |
The 2.4-second figure is measured with a one-foot rollout, the drag-strip convention; from a standing start Mercedes estimates 2.6 seconds. The GT 63 reaches 124 mph in 6.8 seconds by the same rollout method.
A 128 kWh Battery That Takes 710 kW
The pack uses tall, narrow cylindrical cells, each directly cooled, with a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum cathode and a silicon-containing anode.
On a charger that can deliver it, the GT 63 and GT 55 accept up to 710 kW and go from 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes. Mercedes says ten minutes adds up to 450 km of WLTP range, about 280 miles. At a 400 kW station, the same 10-to-80 charge takes 16 minutes. U.S. models support the NACS charging standard.
Mercedes marks the 710 kW peak and the 400 kW charging times as preliminary.
The WLTP range of 620 to 700 km for the GT 63 and GT 55 comes from the European test cycle, which typically rates a car higher than the EPA does, and no EPA figures exist yet.
A Three-Seat Rear Bench and a 2.8-Cubic-Foot Frunk
The GT 63 and GT 55 are 200.2 inches long, 78.8 inches wide without mirrors and 65.2 inches tall; the GT 53 measures 200.0, 78.8 and 65.1 inches. A three-passenger rear bench comes with every version, and the trunk holds 21.4 cubic feet behind it, with another 2.8 cubic feet under the hood.
Rear-axle steering, fitted to all three, turns the back wheels up to 6 degrees. AMG Active Ride Control+, a new active suspension with pitch and roll stabilization, is standard on the GT 63 and extra-cost on the GT 55. The GT 63 also gets carbon-ceramic brakes at both axles, which the GT 55 lists as an upgrade.
An active roof spoiler and AMG’s Airpanel system handle aerodynamics, and the drag coefficient is 0.27 for the GT 63 and GT 55.
Pulling both paddles once triggers Boost in the Comfort, Sport and AMGFORCE Sport+ programs. It lasts 63 seconds in the GT 63, 55 in the GT 55 and 53 in the GT 53.
U.S. Price Is Not Announced; Germany Starts at €113,050
Mercedes-Benz USA has published no price for the GT SUV. In Germany, orders for the GT 53 open October 20 at €113,050 including 19% VAT, which is €95,000 before tax. The GT 63 and GT 55 follow in spring 2027. Every version is built in Hall 32 at Sindelfingen, a building Mercedes retrofitted for AMG.EA production.
A Recorded V8 Sound With a Silent Setting
The GT 63 SUV puts 1,153 hp, a 2.4-second 0-60 time with rollout and a 710 kW charging peak into a 5,941-pound five-seater. Its sound program is built from recordings of AMG’s own engines, the GT R’s V8 among them, with simulated Speedshift changes and seat vibration layered on, and a slider that runs down to Silent. Buyers who want the engine itself have another option coming: AMG’s new flat-plane V8 is due in an SUV first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much horsepower does the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV have?
The GT 63 SUV makes 1,153 hp peak and 1,475 lb-ft from three axial-flux motors. The GT 55 makes 805 hp and the GT 53 makes 536 hp.
Does the electric AMG GT SUV have fake engine sound?
Yes, in its AMGFORCE Sport+ drive program. It plays AMG engine sound that Mercedes recorded with 16 microphones on reference cars including the AMG GT R: a V8 in the GT 63 and GT 55 and a six-cylinder in the GT 53. The sound changes in real time with acceleration and simulated gear changes.
Can you turn off the V8 sound in the AMG GT SUV?
The sound slider includes a Silent setting alongside Powerful and Balanced, and the sound belongs to one drive program out of seven. Mercedes has not said whether the engine sound plays outside AMGFORCE Sport+.
Does the AMG GT SUV simulate gearshifts?
Yes. AMGFORCE Sport+ simulates gear changes like an AMG Speedshift transmission, lets the driver “shift” with the steering-wheel paddles, and adds seat vibration and a matching driver’s display.
How fast is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SUV?
Mercedes estimates 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds with a one-foot rollout, or 2.6 seconds from a standing start. Top speed is electronically limited to 168 mph.
What is the range of the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV?
Mercedes quotes 620 to 700 km on the European WLTP cycle for the GT 63 and GT 55, about 385 to 435 miles, and 597 to 668 km (371 to 415 miles) for the GT 53. EPA ratings have not been published.
How fast does the AMG GT SUV charge?
The GT 63 and GT 55 accept up to 710 kW DC, a preliminary Mercedes figure, and charge from 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes. The GT 53 peaks at 600 kW.
When does the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV go on sale in the U.S.?
Mercedes-Benz USA says the 2028 GT SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in summer 2027, with the GT 63, GT 55 and GT 53 all offered.
How much does the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV cost?
U.S. pricing has not been announced. In Germany the GT 53 SUV starts at €113,050 including VAT.
How much does the AMG GT SUV weigh?
The GT 63 SUV has a DIN curb weight of 2,695 kg, or 5,941 pounds. The GT 53 is the lightest at 2,525 kg, or 5,567 pounds.
Where is the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV built?
In Hall 32 at Mercedes-Benz’s Sindelfingen plant in Germany. AMG developed it in Affalterbach.
Michael Kahn
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