THE first four-door sports coupé solely developed by Mercedes-AMG is set to arrive in Australia mid-year with two striking, performance-focused models; the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ and 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4MATIC+.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupé models combines unique design, high comfort and outstanding sports car engineering with an athletic, four-door fastback layout. It combines unparalleled performance with a body style also designed for day-to-day use.
Able to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds, the GT 63 S model is the pinnacle offering from the range, with a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 making 470kW and 900Nm, paired with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed auto and the fully variable 4MATIC+ system.
Rear-axle steering, an active dynamic engine mount, 21-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels, AMG carbon-fibre trim, power-closing doors and an AMG Performance steering wheel trimmed in black DINAMICA microfibre are also fitted as standard.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ 4-door coupé is priced at $349,900 plus on-roads, with some six options packages available, including two AMG carbon fibre packages, the AMG Night package and AMG aerodynamics package among them.
A further exclusive Edition 1 package offers the AMG aerodynamics package, special 21-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels in matte black with a high-sheen finish, AMG sports stripes, climatised front seats, a grey/black Nappa leather interior and yellow seat belts.
The $5,900 option also adds two individual rear seats, and AMG matte carbon-fibre trim.
Also on offer is the Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 4-door coupé, which features an inline six-cylinder engine featuring EQ Boost technology and making 320kW of power and 520Nm of torque in combination with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT nine-speed auto.
Power is delivered via 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive and an AMG performance exhaust system. The AMG 53 4MATIC+ will reach 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and also comes with the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS driving mode package.
It gets AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension, exclusive Nappa leather upholstery and 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels as well, along with a comprehensive list of standard inclusions, starting with a 14-speaker Burmester surround sound system.
There’s also heated and cooled AMG performance front seats, an AMG performance steering wheel, AMG Track Pace software, wireless phone charging, multi-beam LED headlights, and yellow-painted AMG brake calipers.
An extensive suite of safety features includes active distance assist, active blind spot assist, brake assist with cross traffic function, lane change assist and steering assist. There’s also nine airbags, a 360° Camera, and the pre-safe accident anticipation system.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 4-door coupé will retail in Australia for $249,900 plus on-roads, with options including the AMG Exterior Chrome and Carbon-fire packages, AMG Night package, Luxury Rear package and Warmth Comfort package.
Following the two exciting new Mercedes-AMG models into the country will be a revamped V-Class MPV, with the redesigned and overhauled van set to land locally in the third quarter of 2019.
A new front end, four new paint colours, and four new light-alloy wheel designs have given the V-Class, first introduced in 2014, a fresh new look and feel on the outside, while a revitalised interior changes things up on the inside.
Mercedes-Benz has also added an optional AMG Line grille for the exterior and luxury seats with back massage and climatisation (heating/cooling). Making its V-Class debut too, is a new engine for the V250d.
That power plant is an improved four-cylinder OM 654 diesel with reduced emission and consumption. The biggest engine in the range (V300d) also delivers an improved 176kW and 500 Nm torque, with an extra 30Nm available via over-torque.
For the first time in the V-Class, the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission will also be available to increase shifting comfort and fuel efficiency, and is expected to provide a combined fuel economy of around 6.0-litres/100km.
The new look V-Class also gets active brake assist and high-beam assist plus. Local pricing will be confirmed closer to launch.
