Mercedes Unveils Electric AMG GT SUV as It Expands Premium EV Lineup

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• Mercedes-AMG unveiled the electric AMG GT SUV Saturday in three trims — GT 53, GT 55, and the top GT 63 — starting at 113,050 euros ($127,060), according to an Investing.com report; peak output reaches 536 horsepower for the GT 53, 805 horsepower for the GT 55, and 1,153 horsepower for the GT 63, with the model reportedly built on the same dedicated AMG.EA electric architecture as the new GT four-door coupe.
• The launch extends Mercedes' high-performance EV lineup aimed at buyers seeking strong power output and sporty driving dynamics, as luxury automakers compete to attract battery-electric buyers; the report said the SUV is expected to compete with rivals such as Porsche in the high-performance electric SUV segment, though it gave no specific performance, pricing, or spec comparison.
• Mercedes said its battery-electric vehicle sales hit a record 68,400 units in the third quarter, up 61% year-on-year; the report did not specify range or launch timing for the new SUV.

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