Mercedes unveils 1,153-hp electric AMG GT 63 SUV; hosts question its prospects

Mercedes announced the 2028 AMG GT 63 SUV, an electric vehicle rated at 1,153 horsepower. The hosts cited a stated 0-to-60-mph time of 2.4 seconds. One participant said the vehicle looked fine but that he would neither buy it nor recommend it to friends or family. Another said its rear lights reminded him of the circular taillights on the Ferrari Luce.

The discussion included a prediction that the model could struggle to compete: in the hosts’ view, SUV buyers may value trips in cold weather and away from major roads, while range and charging infrastructure could limit that flexibility. They also suggested an electric Porsche Cayman might find buyers as a small sports car. The hosts did not know the AMG’s price; they speculated that around $130,000 could be more manageable, whereas $220,000 would make competition with the Lamborghini Urus and a new McLaren SUV more difficult. These were hypothetical assessments, not an announced price.