Mercedes-AMG® Developing First In-House SUV

January 22nd, 2025 by

Mercedes-AMG-SUV in Test Camo

Mercedes-Benz recently released some news that will excite the brand’s long-time fans and anyone else seeking an outstanding vehicle. Mercedes-AMG® models have been produced for nearly 60 years, but Mercedes-Benz didn’t make them in-house. Well, that will soon change, as a new Mercedes-AMG® SUV is in the works that represents the AMG® division’s first clean-sheet SUV design. Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles has the details.

Born in Affalterbach

The SUV being developed by Mercedes-Benz has been dubbed “Born in Affalterbach,” and it is being built on the brand’s new proprietary AMG® electric high-performance platform. This will join other high-performance SUV models, which started with the Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG® 25 years ago. Currently, Mercedes-AMG® has six SUV lines, and the Geländewagen Mercedes‑AMG® G 63 is considered the best of the best.

Built Fully by AMG® Technicians

The new Mercedes-AMG® SUV will be the first that is not based on an existing Mercedes-Benz SUV. It is a full-size SUV and is only the second vehicle built on its all-electric AMG® platform.

Said Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes‑AMG® GmbH and Head of the Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class & Mercedes‑Maybach divisions: “SUVs have been among our most popular models for many years. 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® platform. Our new high-performance architecture follows a clear philosophy: ‘AMG® First, EV Second.’ This means the vehicles not only excel as electric vehicles but also embody the core AMG® qualities of emotion and performance.”

Explore Mercedes-AMG® Models in Los Angeles, CA

While we still have to wait a bit longer for the new Mercedes-AMG® SUV, there are other Mercedes-AMG® models available now. Get in touch with Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles to learn more about them. Or, see us for a test drive and experience the ultimate expression of sport performance.

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