Mercedes-AMG continues to tweak its AMG GT, with the latest “lifestyle update” aiming to make the Porsche Panamera rival more comfortable and customisable. The update follows a bigger refresh a year ago when the four-door coupe-styled sedan – only the third complete car AMG has developed – was given Merc’s latest widescreen dash display and operating system, along with revised suspension.
AMG refreshes beefy GT 4‑Door
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In its latest iteration it looks just the same – and nothing wrong with that as long as you like a face that appears ready to devour you – but gives owners more scope for personalisation. There’s more choice of wheels, upholstery, trim and body colours, as well as body options that can make your six-cylinder model look like the more aggressive V8. There’s also dark-chrome Night Package styling available.
Any dynamic change promises to be down to the air suspension which has been reconfigured with new adaptive, twin-valve, electronically-controlled dampers. The aim is to offer more range between sport and comfort. Given sportiness has not been lacking in the past – the GT is a record-holder in its class at the Nürburgring – expect more emphasis on refinement with the revised model, AMG saying the new comfort setting means “passengers are almost completely shielded from uneven road surfaces.” Some claim…
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The GT’s comfort and luxury side promises to be at its zenith in a new Edition version to head up the range. It comes with all AMG bells and whistles, exclusive paint and trim and 21-inch wheels.
The latest AMG GT range arrives in August in six-cylinder form – the best GT 53 model has 435PS (320kW), 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 177mph. The V8s arrive later. And the hybrid? On its way but not just yet, says AMG.
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