Video | Mercedes-AMG GT SUV

Of all the brands challenged by translating a formidable combustion engine legacy to the new electric age Mercedes-AMG faces one of the toughest breaks. For the fact it built its name on massive, noisy V8 engines shoved into otherwise unsuspecting Mercedes. And an earth-shaking exhaust note was always one of its signatures, and a major part of the fun.

The new AMG GT SUV might be electric powered. But it still rumbles like an old-school V8, the vibrations sending shivers up the spine through the seat of your pants. Really!

This is just one of nine amazing facts about the new AMG GT SUV Rory highlights in this video, breaking down the car’s incredible engineering, awesome power, F1 inspired tech and, well, controversial looks. These show the clear influence of the AMG GT 4-Door which, let’s say, divided opinion. The SUV takes this visual language and runs with it, packing the same 1,169 horsepower triple-motor set-up with the only thing faster than the acceleration times being the speed it can top up its F1-inspired battery pack. If you can find a charger powerful enough. A lot of car. And a lot to take in.

Suffice to say, Rory can’t wait to drive it so if you’re eager to see him put it through its paces subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to be notified of when that video (and others!) goes live. In the meantime join the full and frank discussion of the GT SUV’s looks in the comments thread below the video!