GT 2026 AMG GT 4-Door Vision EV

[Design FIRST]

I think the proportions are spot on. Super low and sleek. Also the previous generation looked excellent, I don’t get why it gets so much hate.

Here in my particular metropolitan region of greater Hamburg, the AMG X290 GT 4 has always been a rare automobile. And of those that I have personally spotted at all, they all seem to be dark matte colored, black rimmed examples. The few seen usually in or around the seedy "party venues" of the St. Pauli port district or dive bar district of St. Georg near the now increasingly super-creepy main train station. Silly looking "brothel proprietor/drug dealer chic" IMHO.

 

[Uygar]

Here in my particular metropolitan region of greater Hamburg, the AMG X290 GT 4 has always been a rare automobile. And of those that I have personally spotted at all, they all seem to be dark matte colored, black rimmed examples. The few seen usually in or around the seedy "party venues" of the St. Pauli port district or dive bar district of St. Georg near the now increasingly super-creepy main train station. Silly looking "brothel proprietor/drug dealer chic" IMHO.

Hahaha. I agree. It was super rare in here as well. I don’t think I’ve seen more than 5 in real life.

 

[Swissbob]

Here it’s relatively common, I always think it’s a Panamera copy.

 

[klier]

I think the proportions are spot on. Super low and sleek. Also the previous generation looked excellent, I don’t get why it gets so much hate.

Because the front is going to be hideous. And maybe because people are sick and tired of these stupid 4 door coupes. I for sure am at least.
Also not sure what you're talking about with the previous generation, as this here is all new. Or are they actually replacing the AMG GT sedan with this car?

Here it’s relatively common, I always think it’s a Panamera copy.

It's fat cousin. Not a popular car, but then again it's very expensive and you might as well get an S class then which is much better.

 

[Uygar]

Because the front is going to be hideous. And maybe because people are sick and tired of these stupid 4 door coupes. I for sure am at least.
Also not sure what you're talking about with the previous generation, as this here is all new. Or are they actually replacing the AMG GT sedan with this car?



It's fat cousin. Not a popular car, but then again it's very expensive and you might as well get an S class then which is much better.

What do you mean? Isn’t it a replacement for the AMG GT 4-Door?
Plus, while the old one looked good both proportionally and design-wise, I can’t say the latter for the new one. It has great proportions but the front end is super questionable. I hope it doesn’t get that fugly lightbar.

 

[klier]

Plus, while the old one looked good both proportionally and design-wise, I can’t say the latter for the new one.

Opposite here.

What do you mean? Isn’t it a replacement for the AMG GT 4-Door?

I hope not. These high end EV sport cars are in very low demand. So they better keep the existing one in production too (with extensive sheetmetal changes and new interior perhaps).

 

[Swissbob]

Because the front is going to be hideous. And maybe because people are sick and tired of these stupid 4 door coupes. I for sure am at least.
Also not sure what you're talking about with the previous generation, as this here is all new. Or are they actually replacing the AMG GT sedan with this car?



It's fat cousin. Not a popular car, but then again it's very expensive and you might as well get an S class then which is much better.

Yes it’s the replacement for the GT sedan.

The GT Sedan is much sportier than the S, and of course much more cramped inside.

One gentleman who lives in the neighborhood drives his GT63 together with a G63, both black Magno.

 

[Uygar]

Yes it’s the replacement for the GT sedan.

The GT Sedan is much sportier than the S, and of course much more cramped inside.

One gentleman who lives in the neighborhood drives his GT63 together with a G63, both black Magno.

Classic AMG spec. It would be nice to see some bold specs too. People are always gravitating towards matte colors, mainly black and grey.

 

[Merc1]

That press release wasn't clear a while back. Is this car getting the new V8 as well?

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[Mr. Mercedes]

That press release wasn't clear a while back. Is this car getting the new V8 as well?

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No i don't believe so.

This and the AMG SUV are on a dedicated EV high performance architecture.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

No i don't believe so.

This and the AMG SUV are on a dedicated EV high performance architecture.

I reckon there's a non-zero chance that AMG might be contemplating retrofitting ICE propulsion the same way Porsche is with the Cayman EV.

But to be honest, Europeans need to develop their EV tech rapidly, lest they cede that market totally to China.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I reckon there's a non-zero chance that AMG might be contemplating retrofitting ICE propulsion the same way Porsche is with the Cayman EV.

But to be honest, Europeans need to develop their EV tech rapidly, lest they cede that market totally to China.

It's probably possible but would be extremely expensive.

MB has less incentive than Posche because these are just low volume fringe models and they aren't relying on them as Porsche does on the Macan, Cayman etc.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

It's probably possible but would be extremely expensive.

MB has less incentive than Posche because these are just low volume fringe models and they aren't relying on them as Porsche does on the Macan, Cayman etc.

Yeah. Hence it might be a consideration. Perhaps it'll get as far as a little bit of due diligence on the cost, but likely to stop there.

I guess they're better off just making an E63. And further developing that tracksport.

 

[Swissbob]

I reckon there's a non-zero chance that AMG might be contemplating retrofitting ICE propulsion the same way Porsche is with the Cayman EV.

But to be honest, Europeans need to develop their EV tech rapidly, lest they cede that market totally to China.

They’d rather develop a new E63 TBH.

Both AMG EVs were developed for China, and both will fail miserably.

In Europe the EV mandate is already failing, this market will be dead for these cars as well.

 

[Design FIRST]

In Europe the EV mandate is already failing, this market will be dead for these cars as well.

A quick look at what AI comes up with on this particular topic:

"2025 has been a year of significant recovery for electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Germany. After a slump in 2024 caused by the sudden end of state subsidies, the market has stabilized and returned to growth, driven primarily by stricter EU CO₂ fleet targets and a broader range of available models.
Here are the key statistics and trends for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Germany for 2025:
Key Registration Data (Year-to-Date)

• Total Registrations: As of late 2025 (January through November), approximately 490,000 to 510,000 new BEVs have been registered. This represents a substantial increase of roughly 40–43% compared to the same period in 2024.
• Market Share: The BEV share of the total car market has climbed back to an average of nearly 20%. In specific strong months, such as November 2025, the share reached as high as 22.2%.
• Total Fleet: The total number of purely electric cars on German roads has now surpassed the 1.7 million mark.

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Top-Performing Models and Brands
The competitive landscape shifted noticeably in 2025. While Tesla dominated previous years, German manufacturers—particularly the Volkswagen Group—have reclaimed significant market share on their home turf.

Model	Status / Performance
VW ID.7	The "shooting star" of 2025, frequently appearing in the top ranks due to high demand in the corporate/fleet sector.
VW ID.4 / ID.5	Remained a bestseller with consistently high registration numbers throughout the year.
Tesla Model Y	Still a top contender, but faced a volatile year with significant registration drops (over 50% in some months) as competition intensified.
Skoda Enyaq	Continued its success as one of the most popular imported EVs in the German market.
BMW iX1 / i4	BMW saw strong growth, significantly increasing its BEV footprint in 2025.

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Why is the market growing again?
Several factors have contributed to the "comeback" of the electric car in 2025:

1. EU CO₂ Targets: New, stricter emission limits for manufacturer fleets came into force in 2025. To avoid heavy fines, carmakers have pushed EVs into the market with aggressive leasing deals and discounts.
2. Corporate Fleet Demand: About two-thirds of all new BEV registrations are commercial (company cars), supported by tax advantages that remain in place even after private subsidies ended.
3. New "Entry-Level" Models: 2025 saw the arrival (or pre-ordering phase) of more affordable electric cars like the Renault 5, Citroën ë-C3, and various Chinese models (BYD, MG), making EVs accessible to a broader audience.
4. Charging Infrastructure: The public charging network grew to over 180,000 points by mid-2025, reducing "range anxiety" for many buyers.

2025 Year-End Outlook
Experts expect the year to close with total registrations slightly exceeding 520,000 units. This would make 2025 one of the strongest years for electromobility in Germany to date, signaling that the market is beginning to thrive even without direct government buyer premiums."

...Just sayin'