2021 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S - Monster Sedan!
- 2 years ago
Highs Awesome power and performance, sexy, swoopy design, futuristic interior.
Lows Complicated infotainment controls, much more expensive than an AMG E53, less cargo space than a Porsche Panamera.
Verdict An inspired combination of design, performance, and practicality.
Overview
All new just last year, the scintillating 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT53 and GT63 are the German brand's latest versions of a "four-door coupe." Although its name seems to imply that these sexy four-door, four-seat hatchback sedans are based on the GT coupe, Mercedes has actually used the bones of the E-class. The cars' high-performance hardware and powerful engines, however, are pure AMG. All GT four-doors get all-wheel drive, electronically adjustable dampers, sport seats, and big horsepower, while the GT63 and GT63 S models pack twin-turbo V-8s for neck-snapping acceleration.
What's New for 2020?
Since the AMG GT53, GT63, and GT63 S were all-new models for 2019, not much has changed for 2020. However, Mercedes has made AMG illuminated doorsills standard on the GT53 and the AMG performance exhaust standard on the GT63. There's also a new carbon-fiber roof option on the GT63 S and a new fixed panoramic roof option for all three variants.
Although there isn't a dud in this family of fast four-door hatchbacks, the most potent GT63 S model delivers the comfort and practicality of a family-friendly hatchback sedan with the intense power and performance of a supercar. AMG cranks up its twin-turbocharged V-8 to 630 horsepower, which drops its claimed zero-to-60 mph time to just 3.1 seconds and adds larger 20-inch wheels and tires for additional grip. It's also the only variant to feature a standard Drift Mode within its all-wheel-drive system. Just push the button, and the GT63 S becomes rear-wheel drive for more spirited track driving and high-school-style burnouts and power slides.
Lows Complicated infotainment controls, much more expensive than an AMG E53, less cargo space than a Porsche Panamera.
Verdict An inspired combination of design, performance, and practicality.
Overview
All new just last year, the scintillating 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT53 and GT63 are the German brand's latest versions of a "four-door coupe." Although its name seems to imply that these sexy four-door, four-seat hatchback sedans are based on the GT coupe, Mercedes has actually used the bones of the E-class. The cars' high-performance hardware and powerful engines, however, are pure AMG. All GT four-doors get all-wheel drive, electronically adjustable dampers, sport seats, and big horsepower, while the GT63 and GT63 S models pack twin-turbo V-8s for neck-snapping acceleration.
What's New for 2020?
Since the AMG GT53, GT63, and GT63 S were all-new models for 2019, not much has changed for 2020. However, Mercedes has made AMG illuminated doorsills standard on the GT53 and the AMG performance exhaust standard on the GT63. There's also a new carbon-fiber roof option on the GT63 S and a new fixed panoramic roof option for all three variants.
Although there isn't a dud in this family of fast four-door hatchbacks, the most potent GT63 S model delivers the comfort and practicality of a family-friendly hatchback sedan with the intense power and performance of a supercar. AMG cranks up its twin-turbocharged V-8 to 630 horsepower, which drops its claimed zero-to-60 mph time to just 3.1 seconds and adds larger 20-inch wheels and tires for additional grip. It's also the only variant to feature a standard Drift Mode within its all-wheel-drive system. Just push the button, and the GT63 S becomes rear-wheel drive for more spirited track driving and high-school-style burnouts and power slides.