Mercedes unveils electric SUV as it expands premium EV lineup

Mercedes-Benz's performance division AMG has introduced a fully electric GT SUV, expanding its electric vehicle lineup as luxury automakers vie for buyers with powerful battery-powered models. The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, priced at a starting point of 113,050 euros ($127,060), comes in three variants - GT 53, GT 55, and the flagship GT 63.

Each variant offers different power outputs. The top version, GT 63, produces up to 1,153 horsepower, while the GT 55 delivers up to 805 horsepower and the GT 53 reaches up to 536 horsepower. The vehicle is constructed on the dedicated AMG.EA electric architecture, which is also utilized by Mercedes' new GT 4-Door Coupe.

This move marks a further expansion of Mercedes-AMG's electric portfolio, aiming to attract buyers who desire high power and sporty driving characteristics in a larger vehicle. The new SUV is set to compete with high-performance electric SUVs from rivals such as Porsche.

This launch comes as Mercedes expands its electric vehicle range to meet the growing demand for premium EVs. In the third quarter, the company reported record sales of 68,400 battery-electric cars, a 61% increase compared to the previous year.