Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast

October 17, 2026 Andrew J. Hawkins

Summary

Mercedes-AMG has introduced its upcoming electric SUV, featuring a powertrain that delivers over 1,150 horsepower. This vehicle is designed as a high-performance, ultra-fast-charging people-hauler for the luxury market. It represents the brand's first ground-up utility vehicle built entirely by its performance division.

Earlier this year, Mercedes' AMG performance brand grabbed our attention with the GT four-door coupe, a souped-up sports sedan with three axial flux motors delivering over 1,150 horsepower. Well, now meet its beefier cousin, the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, an equally powerful, ultra-fast-charging electric people-hauler. The AMG GT SUV (say that five times fast) marks the first time in the…

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