2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Debuts With Summer-2027 U.S. Launch Plan
Mercedes-AMG unveiled its electric GT SUV on October 17, 2026, announcing summer-2027 U.S. arrivals as a 2028 model. Three versions are planned, with the GT 63 topping the range.
Three versions, different hardware
The manufacturer announcement lists three motors for GT 55/63 and two for GT 53.
| Version | Claimed peak output | Usable battery | Maximum DC charging |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT 53 SUV | 536 hp | 106 kWh | 600 kW |
| GT 55 SUV | 805 hp | 128 kWh | 710 kW |
| GT 63 SUV | 1,153 hp | 128 kWh | 710 kW |
Read the charging numbers carefully
Mercedes labels its figures preliminary, without confirmed official test or type-approval values. U.S. pricing and an EPA-rated range are not supplied. Chiefs Review has not driven or independently tested the vehicle.
A peak charging rate is not an average for a charging stop. Before planning trips around any headline figure, buyers should check the charging curve, compatible station output and the conditions behind the published estimate. Battery temperature and starting charge also matter when comparing sessions.
A premiere tied to a museum homecoming
The debut accompanied Stuttgart’s 140 Festival. In its October 17 recap, Mercedes says around 15,000 guests welcomed three S-Class sedans—Bertha, Carl and Gottlieb—back to the Mercedes-Benz Museum after the “140 Years. 140 Places” tour.
The company reports more than 40,000 miles across 55 countries on six continents since the journey began January 29. A convoy of 140 historic and current vehicles and a live concert linked the new SUV’s launch to the brand’s anniversary celebrations. Those travel and attendance figures are Mercedes’ account, not independently audited totals.
For another forthcoming performance EV, see our BMW iX3 M60 launch report. The useful comparison will ultimately be market-specific pricing, certified range and repeatable performance—not peak output alone.
Sources and image credit
Sources: Mercedes-Benz USA’s vehicle announcement and festival recap, both dated October 17, 2026, linked above.
Manufacturer-supplied press image of the AMG GT SUV announced for the 2028 U.S. model year. Credit: Mercedes-Benz AG / Mercedes-AMG, via Mercedes-Benz USA Media; individual photographer not identified in the published asset. Used for editorial reporting under Mercedes-Benz media terms. Not a Chiefs Review test photograph.