Mercedes-AMG teases its first standalone high-performance electric SUV

RahulNagaraj · 10th November 2024, 12:14

Mercedes-Benz's performance division, AMG, has announced its plans to launch its first standalone full-size electric SUV.

The upcoming high-performance SUV from Mercedes-AMG will be developed entirely in-house by the brand's performance division and will be based on the AMG.EA platform. While Mercedes-AMG has developed standalone models before, it will be the first SUV to be introduced as a pure AMG. Previous standalone AMG models include the current GT Coupe, SL Roadster and the 4-door GT Coupe.

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The standalone AMG SUV will be the second model based on the AMG.EA platform - the first being a fastback sedan which will replace the 4-door GT Coupe next year. The AMG.EA platform will also help the brand introduce several innovations, one of which is the axial-flux motor technology. The new platform also benefits from a high-performance high-voltage battery developed thanks to AMG's F1 know-how.

Michael Schiebe, head of Mercedes-AMG, stated, "With the 'Born in Affalterbach' SUV, we are responding to this trend by offering our customers a truly captivating high-performance off-roader based on the AMG.EA platform. Our new high-performance architecture follows a clear philosophy: 'AMG First, EV Second'. This means that the vehicles not only excel as electric vehicles but also embody the core AMG qualities of emotion and performance."

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that prototype vehicles will begin undergoing initial testing this winter. However, the brand has yet to reveal a timeline for the SUV's global debut.

Once unveiled though, the Mercedes-AMG SUV will take on Porsche's upcoming electric three-row SUV scheduled to arrive in 2027 and the BMW XM plug-in hybrid.

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volkman10 · 13th December 2024, 09:22

Mercedes-AMG shows its electric performance SUV for the first time.

The speedy SUV will have over 1,000 horsepower.

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Mercedes-AMG is building two standalone performance vehicles: A high-powered SUV and a four-door coupe. The duo will use the brand's new AMG.EA architecture, and for better or worse, they'll both be electric.

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Mercedes-AMG also released images of the four-door coupe undergoing testing in the snow. The electric sedan will replace the current AMG GT 4-Door Coupe and use the same disc-shaped axial-flux electric motors as the SUV with an "unparalleled mix of power density, size, and weight."

Expect to see both models in the metal sometime early in 2025.

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10th November 2024, 12:14	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,675 Thanked: 25,323 Times View My Garage	Mercedes-AMG teases its first standalone high-performance electric SUV Mercedes-Benz's performance division, AMG, has announced its plans to launch its first standalone full-size electric SUV. The upcoming high-performance SUV from Mercedes-AMG will be developed entirely in-house by the brand's performance division and will be based on the AMG.EA platform. While Mercedes-AMG has developed standalone models before, it will be the first SUV to be introduced as a pure AMG. Previous standalone AMG models include the current GT Coupe, SL Roadster and the 4-door GT Coupe. The standalone AMG SUV will be the second model based on the AMG.EA platform - the first being a fastback sedan which will replace the 4-door GT Coupe next year. The AMG.EA platform will also help the brand introduce several innovations, one of which is the axial-flux motor technology. The new platform also benefits from a high-performance high-voltage battery developed thanks to AMG's F1 know-how. Michael Schiebe, head of Mercedes-AMG, stated, "With the 'Born in Affalterbach' SUV, we are responding to this trend by offering our customers a truly captivating high-performance off-roader based on the AMG.EA platform. Our new high-performance architecture follows a clear philosophy: 'AMG First, EV Second'. This means that the vehicles not only excel as electric vehicles but also embody the core AMG qualities of emotion and performance." Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that prototype vehicles will begin undergoing initial testing this winter. However, the brand has yet to reveal a timeline for the SUV's global debut. Once unveiled though, the Mercedes-AMG SUV will take on Porsche's upcoming electric three-row SUV scheduled to arrive in 2027 and the BMW XM plug-in hybrid. Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 10th November 2024 at 12:16.
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13th December 2024, 09:22	#2
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,623 Thanked: 78,202 Times View My Garage	Re: Mercedes-AMG teases its first standalone high-performance electric SUV Mercedes-AMG shows its electric performance SUV for the first time. The speedy SUV will have over 1,000 horsepower. Mercedes-AMG is building two standalone performance vehicles: A high-powered SUV and a four-door coupe. The duo will use the brand's new AMG.EA architecture, and for better or worse, they'll both be electric. Mercedes-AMG also released images of the four-door coupe undergoing testing in the snow. The electric sedan will replace the current AMG GT 4-Door Coupe and use the same disc-shaped axial-flux electric motors as the SUV with an "unparalleled mix of power density, size, and weight." Expect to see both models in the metal sometime early in 2025. Link:
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