Mercedes-AMG’s electric GT four-door coupe combines a luxurious, technology-heavy cabin with detailed vehicle data, comfortable seating and genuinely engaging driving dynamics. The AMG GT 55 starts at $145,000 plus a $1,550 destination charge and is expected to go on sale by the end of the year, while the AMG GT 63 starts at $175,000 and is expected in early 2027. Despite its high price, the car challenges the idea that “all EVs drive the same.”
A passenger screen with a practical purpose
The interior includes the luxury features expected from Mercedes, including quilted door panels, comfortable seats and high-quality materials. It also includes multiple displays, including a screen for the front passenger.
The passenger display finally proved useful for showing technical information about the car, including detailed data such as the motor’s torque output in Nm. Aside from testing the latest version of MBUX 4.0, the screen was not used for watching videos or playing games. Instead, the vehicle data provided a more compelling reason to keep looking at it.
The seats are highly comfortable, with lumbar support and side bolsters adjusted through the screen. Although controlling these settings digitally might normally be irritating, the range of adjustments available to drivers and passengers makes the system worthwhile.
Room for passengers and luggage
At 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 m) tall, the driver fits comfortably in the back seat. The large trunk also provides enough space for four people on a weekend trip—or for collecting the kids after soccer practice.
The car’s appeal is not limited to its practicality. Mercedes-AMG has created a fun, but very expensive, electric car. The AMG GT 55 is priced from $145,000, plus $1,550 for destination, and is expected to go on sale by the end of the year. The AMG GT 63 starts at $175,000, with destination charges not available at this time, and is expected to go on sale in early 2027.
Even with an empty 401(k), the electric coupe should help counter the argument that “all EVs drive the same.” The AMG-GT four-door coupe delivers on AMG’s promise of an electric vehicle built around detailed, engaging driving dynamics—although it can also be very sideways.
Source: arstechnica.com