2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT


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There's a lot to like with the Mercedes-AMG GT 53 sedan. It's sporty, offers lots of trunk space, and is available with some of the best in-car tech and driver aids around. Unfortunately, the whole package doesn't work as well as some rivals. You can find four-doors that offer better performance, more utility and similar features for equal or less money, including from Mercedes-Benz itself.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Review

byAlex Nishimoto
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Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.
Pros
- Quick acceleration from the AMG GT 53 trim
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
- Sport seats offer good support but don't feel confining
Cons
- Smallish size means few interior storage options
- Intrusive road noise on anything but the smoothest pavement
- Large pillars and small mirrors create significant blind spots
What's new
- Coupe and convertible body styles are discontinued
- GT 63 S trim for the sedan is no longer available
- Surround-view camera is now standard
- A new five-seat option is available
- Part of the first AMG GT generation introduced for 2016
Mercedes-Benz has discontinued the AMG GT coupe and convertible for 2022, leaving the sedan as the sole offering. The sedan — Mercedes calls it a four-door coupe, just so you know — gets a further paring down, with the high-performance GT 63 S trim getting the ax, at least for the initial part of the model year. There is a possibility that it will return later for 2022 if Mercedes can sort out the supply chain issues that have made it difficult to build the V8s found in its various AMG 63 trim vehicles.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.06 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$234/mo
AMG GT 53
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$206/mo
Avg. Large Car
There's still plenty to like about what's left for the 2022 AMG GT. This "four-door coupe" takes the aggressive styling and low-slung coupe shape of the AMG GT sports car and incorporates it into a sedan body. It comes in two flavors for 2022: GT 43 and GT 53. Both are enjoyable to drive thanks to smooth power and plenty of available luxury features.
Yet we've also found the AMG GT has some deficiencies compared to its main rivals, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and Porsche Panamera. Make sure to check out the categories of our test team's Expert Rating below to help you decide if this Benz is the best midsize sport sedan for you.
Edmunds Expert Rating
average
7.6/10
Edmunds Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
There's a lot to like with the Mercedes-AMG GT 53 sedan. It's sporty, offers lots of trunk space, and is available with some of the best in-car tech and driver aids around. Unfortunately, the whole package doesn't work as well as some rivals. You can find four-doors that offer better performance, more utility and similar features for equal or less money, including from Mercedes-Benz itself.
Rated for you by America's best test team.
Performance
8.0/10
How does the AMG GT drive? We tested the GT 53 sedan. Its engine feels strong and responsive around town and is incredibly smooth. Standard all-wheel drive means plenty of traction, too. At our test track, the AMG GT 53 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That's on par with other rival six-cylinder sport sedans we've tested such as the Audi S7 and BMW 840i Gran Coupe. The automatic transmission downshifts quickly when you need it and smoothly when you don't. The GT 53's engine stop-start system is unobtrusive too.
Unfortunately, the rest of the GT 53 can't match the engine's strong performance. Every car in this class is big and heavy, but the GT 53 doesn't hide its mass as well as the Porsche Panamera or Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The suspension helps it corner flat, but the steering lacks the precision we want from a truly great sport sedan. The brakes, too, were off the mark in our emergency braking distance tests, though they feel plenty strong in day-to-day driving. A wide turning radius that makes it hard to pull off tight U-turns is another demerit here.
Unfortunately, the rest of the GT 53 can't match the engine's strong performance. Every car in this class is big and heavy, but the GT 53 doesn't hide its mass as well as the Porsche Panamera or Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The suspension helps it corner flat, but the steering lacks the precision we want from a truly great sport sedan. The brakes, too, were off the mark in our emergency braking distance tests, though they feel plenty strong in day-to-day driving. A wide turning radius that makes it hard to pull off tight U-turns is another demerit here.
Comfort
8.0/10
How comfortable is the AMG GT? The AMG GT 53's suspension is tuned firmer than we'd prefer from a sport sedan. While it's comfortable on smooth highways, the car transmits more road imperfections into the cabin than the Audi S7 or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Wind and road noise is higher than we prefer too. At least the inline-six's exhaust note sounds pretty sweet.
Our test vehicle was equipped with the optional AMG Performance seats. They're thinly padded and don't offer much adjustment unless you opt for the additional adjustment package at an extra cost. Heated and ventilated seats are an option, too, as is a rear bench seat. Seems like nickel and diming to us. That said, the front seats are comfortable, and the rear buckets are well padded.
Our test vehicle was equipped with the optional AMG Performance seats. They're thinly padded and don't offer much adjustment unless you opt for the additional adjustment package at an extra cost. Heated and ventilated seats are an option, too, as is a rear bench seat. Seems like nickel and diming to us. That said, the front seats are comfortable, and the rear buckets are well padded.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT pricing
in Ashburn, VA
43
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Edmunds suggests you pay
$90,611

53
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Edmunds suggests you pay
$99,184
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? The GT 53 was recently updated with an all-new infotainment system, though it's the same one we've seen in other Mercedes-Benz cars for the past few years. The learning curve might be a bit steep, but that's simply because there's so much that the system can do. It's relatively easy to navigate the menus using either the touchscreen or the touchpad on the center console. There are plenty of real buttons, too, for quick access to navigation or media. Some buttons on the center console are actually little screens. They look cool but totally wash out if you're wearing polarized sunglasses. The gear selector is awkwardly located too.
Getting in and out can be a bit of a challenge too. The low roofline and wide doorsills mean you have to duck and then awkwardly step in. The heavily bolstered Performance seats of our test car further impeded access. Once you're situated, you'll find the driving position to be set rather low, which might not suit everyone. This, plus the small windows, also makes it hard to see out of the car, but the excellent surround-view cameras help here.
Getting in and out can be a bit of a challenge too. The low roofline and wide doorsills mean you have to duck and then awkwardly step in. The heavily bolstered Performance seats of our test car further impeded access. Once you're situated, you'll find the driving position to be set rather low, which might not suit everyone. This, plus the small windows, also makes it hard to see out of the car, but the excellent surround-view cameras help here.
Technology
8.0/10
How’s the tech? The AMG GT 53 uses Mercedes' MBUX infotainment system, and it features one of the best in-car navigation systems available today. The map is clear and easy to read, lacking the business that clutters other systems. You can input directions in a variety of ways, from the touchscreen to Mercedes' excellent "Hey, Mercedes" voice command system. Voice commands in general are excellent and can be used to adjust the climate control, change the radio station or even tell you a joke. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, though neither one offers wireless connectivity. A wireless charging pad is standard but tucked away behind the cupholders. There are a handful of USB-C ports in both rows.
Mercedes offers the AMG GT 53 with a variety of driver aids, though most have to be added as options, either stand-alone or as part of larger packages. Our car was equipped with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist and more. Most of it worked well, though we had persistent problems with the traffic sign recognition slowing the car down unnecessarily.
Mercedes offers the AMG GT 53 with a variety of driver aids, though most have to be added as options, either stand-alone or as part of larger packages. Our car was equipped with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist and more. Most of it worked well, though we had persistent problems with the traffic sign recognition slowing the car down unnecessarily.
Storage
7.0/10
How’s the storage? Mercedes may have given the AMG GT 53 a coupe-like profile, but it doesn't suffer from coupe-like storage. The big plus is the GT 53's rear hatch. Its 12.7 cubic feet of cargo space is less than what other coupe-like sedans offer, but the space itself is wide and deep. The biggest issue is the tall rear bumper; it makes putting stuff in the back a bit of a stretch.
As for in-cabin storage, the door pockets and center console are about average-size for the class. We do have an issue with the cupholders. They're too deep for shorter cups and can inadvertently snap off the lid off a small cup of coffee. Plus, using them completely blocks the wireless charging pad.
Got kids? The sloping roofline might make installing taller car seats a bit of an issue, as will the wide doorsills. The anchor points are clearly marked, but they're buried within the seat bolstering. The bucket-style seating might also affect how easy it will be to install your kid's safety seat.
As for in-cabin storage, the door pockets and center console are about average-size for the class. We do have an issue with the cupholders. They're too deep for shorter cups and can inadvertently snap off the lid off a small cup of coffee. Plus, using them completely blocks the wireless charging pad.
Got kids? The sloping roofline might make installing taller car seats a bit of an issue, as will the wide doorsills. The anchor points are clearly marked, but they're buried within the seat bolstering. The bucket-style seating might also affect how easy it will be to install your kid's safety seat.
Fuel Economy
6.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The AMG GT 53 has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined (19 city/25 highway). It got 22.4 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation loop. That's better than its V8-powered rivals but worse than most of the six-cylinder competition, most of which cost significantly less.
Value
7.0/10
Is the AMG GT a good value? For better or worse, the GT 53 looks and feels like a Mercedes-Benz. The interior is handsome and well appointed, with nice wood trim and soft leather on the seats. Our test vehicle was well equipped with features like forged wheels, performance exhaust and AMG Performance seats as well driver aids like adaptive cruise control. All of that does come at a cost, however. BMW, Audi and Cadillac all offer V8 power and better performance for significantly less money.
Mercedes has a standard four-year/50,000-mile basic, powertrain and corrosion warranty, average for the class. It also includes four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance, but — unlike some rivals — no free maintenance is included.
Mercedes has a standard four-year/50,000-mile basic, powertrain and corrosion warranty, average for the class. It also includes four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance, but — unlike some rivals — no free maintenance is included.
Wildcard
8.0/10
The AMG GT 53 handles well and has a strong engine. The problem is that the same can be said of other Mercedes sedans. The E-Class and CLS both offer similar features and performance, making the GT 53 feel less special. While it looks good, it doesn't really do enough to stand out from Mercedes' other models.
That might be fine if it was more entertaining to drive. Don't get us wrong: The GT 53 is quick and sporty. It's just that it doesn't feel as sharp or as nimble as some of its rivals. Other automakers do a better job of making their sport sedans feel smaller and less heavy than they actually are. All of these luxury sedans are big cars — but not all feel like it.
That might be fine if it was more entertaining to drive. Don't get us wrong: The GT 53 is quick and sporty. It's just that it doesn't feel as sharp or as nimble as some of its rivals. Other automakers do a better job of making their sport sedans feel smaller and less heavy than they actually are. All of these luxury sedans are big cars — but not all feel like it.
Which AMG GT does Edmunds recommend?
The AMG GT 53 is going to be your best option for now. The power from its turbocharged straight-six is more satisfying than what you get from the base AMG GT 43. Among the car's many options, the Driver Assistance package is a near must-have.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT models
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a coupe-style sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. It comes in two trim levels: AMG GT 43 and AMG GT 53. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a nine-speed automatic transmission. It typically seats four but can be equipped with an optional rear bench seat that ups the passenger count to five. Highlighted standard features include:
AMG GT 43
The base AMG GT gets you:
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (362 horsepower, 369 lb-ft)
- 19-inch wheels
- Adaptive sport suspension (can adjust to improve handling and ride comfort)
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
- Power-operated trunk
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
- Simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Wireless charging pad
- Customizable ambient interior lighting
- Configurable digital instrument panel
- 12.3-inch central touchscreen display with navigation
- Burmester surround-sound system
The AMG GT also comes with:
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the AMG GT sedan and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
AMG GT 53
This model gets you more power with:
- Upgraded six-cylinder engine (429 hp, 384 lb-ft)
Notable bundled options for the AMG GT sedan include:
- Executive Rear Seat package
- 40/40-split folding rear seats
- Heated and cooled rear cupholders
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Rear wireless changing pad
- Household power outlet
- Rear USB ports
- Rear touchscreen display
- Driver Assistance package
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the AMG GT and the car in front and can also react to traffic signs and set speed)
- Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Significant stand-alone option highlights include:
- Second-row bench with middle seat
- Multi-contour front seats with massage functions
- Power rear window sunshade
- Panoramic sunroof
- Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
- Heated steering wheel
- Upgraded front seating (ventilated, multi-contour and sport seat offerings)
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- Premium Burmester 3D audio system

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5/5 stars, Holy Shhhhhhhhh
Treed111,
S 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
My 2016 AMG GT S. It has every performance upgrade that MB offers. A thinly disguised race car, not a sports car. Interior quality second to none. Braking like I didn't know was possible. Lines that remind me of the 300SL's of the 50's. Engine sound that reminds me of the muscle cars of my youth.
I've read all the knocks about this car, and most are true. Big A pillars. Shifter is in a … bad spot. Seat bottom is thinly padded. Comes with a can of fix-a-flat. Overpriced. Too firm. My response to these criticisms are..........who cares? This is a RACE CAR! 0-60 in 3.0 according to Car & Driver.
Before buying the AMG, I spent a couple of hours driving the Z06 with the Z07 Performance package, and while it was a very fun car, it drove like a pick-up compared to the GTS.
I've owned a lot of sports cars in my life, damn near everything, except for a Ferrari. Maintenance and repairs on a Ferrari scare me to death. 5 Corvettes, 3 Turbo Carreras, Ruf 911, Diablo, NSX, 2 LT1's, M6, ISF, RCF, to name a few. All were fast, either in a straight line or around a corner, but none were exceptionally fast in a straight line AND around the corners. The GTS is fast everywhere.
Do I wish that it was a little more comfortable? Yes. So I bought a gel pad for my seat bottom for those extra long drives. Problem solved. Run flat tires on a race car? No thanks.
My car was Certified Pre-Owned, so it came with a 1 year extended warranty. Unlimited miles. And I added 2 additional years of warranty to that (for appx. $3000), still unlimited miles. So I have 6 years of warranty with unlimited miles. I buy the Maintenance Package for prepaid maintenance. That costs about 60 cents on the $ for maintenance. Pretty good deal on a race car.
This GT S is $75K cheaper than the Gull-wing SLS that it replaced and by ALL accounts, drives much better. Overpriced..........please.
Is this the perfect sports car? No. But it comes closer than anything that I've ever owned or driven.
This car is a blast to drive at the legal speed limit. What more could you want?
5/5 stars, More fun than should be allowed...
Don S.,
C 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
Ordered a 2018 AMG GTC (Magnetite Black Metallic with Beige Interior) convertible early December 2017 and took delivery in mid June 2018. After putting on 1,500 miles in four months, I can only say WOW!!! This car handles like a dream and is so much fun to drive. Traded in our 2015 MB SL400 with only 16,000 miles, a car that my wife and I both hated to drive (nice looking car but … under powered, grabby brakes, premature transmission up-shifts, racing engine at idle in hot weather, lousy stereo, etc.---a full departure from the 2004 SL500 that we kept for 11 years. We hated that car from day one and immediately noticed the downgraded stereo when we drove it off the lot--they dropped the number of speakers from 11 to 10). The 2018 AMG GTC changed all of that, everything! The hydraulic steering is remarkable, the shift points in Sport mode are precise, acceleration is phenomenal and braking pedal modulation is smooth. Probably should have saved the $4,500 for the upgraded stereo, but too late for that. This car gives such a tremendous road feel and command while also being surprisingly smooth and comfortable. I noticed that Edmunds recommends saving the extra money by opting for the GT version over the GTC but I would disagree with that (obviously). The agility of the rear wheel steering is something amazing and you have to experience that first hand--it makes the car feel smaller than it is. Under 62 mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction as the front, making cornering on winding roads an incredible experience--there's absolutely no under-steer or over-steer--the car is amazingly neutral and feels more agile than the SL versions that we have been use to (with under-steer tendancy). All of the body vents are functional on the GTC version and the rear axle slip differential is electronic rather than mechanical. I expect to own the car for many, many years and can justify (rationalize) the higher GTC price...somewhat. The build quality on this car was also exceptional. Besides the car's good looks (always getting comments when gassing up), the driving experience is beyond description. We have owned several MB's, and BMW's over the years, and this car beats them all. One of our past favorite vehicles was a 2001 BMW Z3. We always thought of that car as a motorcycle with two seats. Fun to drive. On a scale of 1-10, the AMG GTC is a 20.
4/5 stars, AMG GTS Beast
Mike,
S 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
Incredibly fast and handles like a super car is supposed to. Very stiff ride - not what you would expect unless you are used to how race cars ride. Certainly not what any other Mercedes models would present. Since you sit so low and right in front of the rear wheels, the road noise is VERY loud. On tar and gravel roads the noise is so loud you cannot carry on a conversation. … Interstate road noise is not that much louder than the SL. Just remember, this is more of a race car than a luxury car. But the MB luxury is there! Loaded with everything I was looking for. If you put pedal to the metal, hang on!!! It be way fast. And it looks great!!!
5/5 stars, Finally, something that challenges a 911..
Porscheguy,
S 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 7AM)
I've had a lot of cars, 5 Porsche 911's, a Panamera, 5 other Benz' including another another AMG and I'll say this car is the real deal to compare to a 911. Acceleration is phenomenal, the steering (full hydraulic) out does any Carrera I've owned. Handling is superb with tremendous cornering and grip and very little understeer. Fabulous interior design and material quality and quite … frankly I think it is one of the sexiest cars on the road today, far better looking than a 911 in my opinion. Great sound system and that exhaust note, it is glorious. There is some bad. The seats while very functional, are not very comfortable and the cabin tech is a little sparse, no head up display or even remote start? The DCT is not as good as PDK, but it's close and I think it shifts faster. I know a lot has been said about the location of the gear shifter but who cares? You use it to put it in gear and thats it. This is quite an achievement for Mercedes Benz. I'm more than thrilled.
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MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm going to talk about my personal picks for the 10 most beautiful cars on sale today.
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I'm well aware that style is subjective. I don't claim to be the arbiter of style and taste, and I realize that one person's trash might be someone else's treasure. I'm sure we're going to have some disagreements on my picks. Leave a comment below. Leave a civilized comment below. So let's jump right into it.
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My first pick is the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, the C8, the mid-engine Corvette. It is a stunner in person. It's very angular. It's almost like a stealth fighter with all these facets everywhere. It's sharp. It's cool. It capitalizes on a lot of potential that I thought the NSX didn't.
I'm a fan of these forward-leaning angles that the designers put into it. I like that it's almost attacking the air in front of it. Also, I like that they still have some of the character of the old Corvette in the hood here with these streaks.
The proportions are great. Unlike some mid-engine sports cars, the Corvette still has a decent-sized hood, and the back end isn't too big and boxy or bulbous like some other mid-engine sports cars can get. To me, everything just sort of works well together, and it's just super sharp. And by the way, all of these pics are in just random order. There's no rhyme or reason to these.
My next pick? Dodge Challenger.
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This is impressive, because the Dodge Challenger hasn't been redesigned since it was introduced in 2008-- well, reintroduced in 2008. It still has a lot of that sinister character that sets it apart from other muscle cars, and indeed, any other car out there.
The design cues that I really like are pretty much all up front. It's this brow that cuts into the grill right there from the hood dipping over. It's almost like Clint Eastwood's furrowed death stare at you. It's mean-looking. It almost demands respect before it's even moving.
The newest touches come here in the wheel arches here. They're a little bit tacked-on, but from different angles it, looks really good. It just kind of widens it out and interrupt that big slab of nothingness on the door here. And I like that they actually kept it unadorned on that door panel and that body panel. They didn't go with any fake vents or stupid chrome accents. Nice and clean. And that's kind of the theme with a lot of the cars that I like.
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Ah, que bella machina. This is the Ferrari Roma. It's not an all-out supercar for them. It's a Grand Tour. And I love it. I love it for a lot of things that we'll see later in other cars.
First off, a nice, pointed long hood like that. These sharp angles are just gorgeous here. I'm not that big of a fan of this air dam underneath here that's kind of jutting out, but I'm not going to argue with Ferrari designers.
One thing I'm really a big fan of, though, is the way that this compound curve meets a straight, and then it pops back into another compound curve in the front. There's no real transition. It just kind of smoothly blends from one end to the other. In other cars, you'll see a curve, and then an abrupt stop, and then a straight-away. This is just sinuous and beautiful and muscular. Man, from nose to tail, it is absolutely gorgeous.
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One of my favorites, the Jaguar F-type. The spiritual successor to the E-type from the early 1960s, it's not trying to be this campy homage to the E-type. It's its own thing. But it still has a few subtle hints.
First off, we have the headlights here, this plexiglass covering that's a little bit of a nod to the old E-type. Of course, there's the grill, this big ovoid. But in the case of the F-type, more of a rounded corner, inverted trapezoid. It gives it enough character to know that it's from the same company as the E-type, but it's not trying to be the E-type.
I'm also a fan of the way they did these air intakes here, these cooling vents. They didn't go with this plastic surround. It's just kind of carved into the face of the F-type. Unfortunately for the 2021 refresh, they actually put some plastic surrounds around that. And I'm not that thrilled with the way it looks. It might grow on me later, but so far, I'm still a bigger fan of this pre-refresh F-type.
Other styling cues include, in the tail light, this round feature here, which is a nod to the old E-type, as well as this barrel-shaped side that they put in. Of course, there's the silhouette, which tapers down to a wonderful little point in the back, just like the old E-type.
Here's a shot of the reflector I'm talking about on the old E-type, that little round feature. But there's one thing I wish that Jaguar did with the F-type, and that would be to use this glorious light metallic blue color that they used for the concept or pre-production car. It never made it into the order guides, and I was really hoping that would be in it.
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We've been raving about the Telluride, not just because of the way it looks, but because of the way it drives and the value proposition. It's just a really great mid-sized three-row SUV.
When it comes to design, I like that it's more upright and boxy than a lot of other SUVs. I also like this amber surround here. You can tell that a Telluride is coming behind you from a ways off, thanks for that distinctive running light.
They used a lot of Kia's styling cues throughout, but it's not gross about the way they did it. These double tabs are their signature throughout the Kia lineup. It's there. It's also in the top of the windshield there, and a little hint of it right here in that B-pillar. Overall, it's a really tidy design. It's industrial it's a little beefier than pretty much anything else in its class.
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Not my favorite car to drive. I wished it was a little more wild and lively than it is. But it is a looker, for sure. It still turns heads a few years into its production. Again, long coupe hood. And I haven't been a fan of this Lexus spindle grill since it came out, but this is actually the first instance where I do like it, mostly because this car was designed to have it from the beginning. When they first started incorporating that spindle grill, they used it on cars that weren't necessarily designed to have. It
All of these lines all come together right at the logo. They just all point to it. It's a nice touch. It gives it that sharpness, that pointiness, that you kind of want from a wild-looking sport coupe like this.
Another thing I'm a fan of is this cut-out right here, this little air intake, maybe for brake cooling, maybe for trans cooling. Who knows? But I like how they didn't, again, put some cheesy plastic surrounds in there. It's just kind of sliced into the side of the body. It's graceful. It's sharp. It serves a purpose.
Around the back of the LC, it continues that line where everything converges on that one logo point. I like that it's a theme that's carried over to the back. One thing I'm not too crazy about, though, is this drop-down here off the tail light. It seems like it's just a little bit out of place. I realize that's part of their corporate style, but every time I see it I always see this tier line under a cheetah's face. Maybe it's not the worst thing to be associated with.
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My next pick-- it's the Mazda 3 hatchback. Mazda has just been killing it when it comes to design, and the 3 hatchback is, at least for me, a prime example.
I love this big grill that's very distinctive, but it's not overly horsey, in my opinion. They have these wonderful compound curves that are built into the bodywork without any sharp creases that almost every other car has.
One my other favorite hatchbacks is the old Alfa Romeo Brera, that had this beautiful, rounded hatchback tail. It's very distinctive. It sets itself apart from everything else out there. It's a clean design, and it's carried over into everything that Mazda does. The CX-5, the CX-3, CX-30-- they're all what I consider the most attractive in their classes. And the CX-9 would have been, or it was, until the Telluride came along.
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The Polestar 1-- wow. The first time I saw this in the flesh, it was stunning. It's just such a clean design, really not a lot of adornment. Sure, it's got a long hood, coupe proportions again, a stubby tail in the back. But there's a simplicity about it that just drew me in instantly.
This grill is certainly an echo of Volvo, which is the parent company, but it's missing the sash and the Volvo logo in the middle. I'm also a huge fan of these side streaks in the nose of the car. It's almost aviation-like to me, like a Canard. Again, really nice, simple, unadorned side here, and we have this little feature here that catches light, and then a subtle little crease here that casts shadow below that.
It gives it some visual interest without having to resort to something kitschy or gaudy. I had a design instructor who gave us this quote that I keep using when it comes to car design. And I'm paraphrasing here, but it's, a pretty shape doesn't need a lot of jewelry. And this is pretty much unadorned perfection to me.
Of course, you can't talk about the Polestar 1 without also mentioning the S90 from Volvo. There's a lot of similarities there. I realize that. And I love the S90 for the exact same reasons. You can see down here that Volvo added that chrome strip down there. Doesn't really add too much visually for me. I prefer to see something, in other words, like the Polestar 1, where it's not there. Again, simplicity, cleanliness of design.
Of course, not all my picks are going to be exotics or sport coupes. I can't not talk about the most popular class of vehicles, pickup trucks. And for my money, it's the Ram 1500.
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The new design is a little classier, a little upmarket. In this top trim here, you get a lot of chrome. I'm outlining here this little step up from the headlight into the grill, and we'll get to that in a bit. But I like how everything is very cohesive, and it all seems to belong together.
One thing I'm not a big fan of is this kind of badge right here. It just seems a little out of place in an otherwise very clean design. The design also carries around to other Ram 1500s, like the Rebel, which has a very different take on the grill, but it's equally impressive and aggressive in its execution.
Getting back to the headlights integrating into the grill and all that good stuff, it goes back to the introduction of this new generation of Ram pickups in the mid-1990s. This is the heavy-duty version of it. And right here, that headlight line there steps straight up into the grill and then back down for the other headlight.
Around that time-- I think was the Kenworth T600 big rig had that same kind of sloping hood, and in that integration of the headlights into the fenders. And you can see it here. I mean, that is very much exaggerated the way it is here in the Ram 1500. But it's that sort of industrial, utilitarian design that made me really love it. I wish that Ram, however, capitalized on that design back then and produced a rival to the Suburban, a larger SUV with that kind of style.
My final pick is yet another sport coupe. It is the Mercedes Benz AMG GT.
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Again, it's the familiar theme of really long hood, a wide maw of a grill here that denotes that it needs a lot of air to breathe, like a beast. And I mean, again, really huge intakes here as well.
One thing I'm not too crazy about is this feature right here. I like that it's a cut-out, and it's not surrounded by plastic, but it's this badge right here that kind of throws me off. I feel like maybe if they did something a little more subtle, it would have been better, at least personally for me.
Again, man, there's so many things to like about the proportions of this car. And another echo here is that kick-out there that catches light. It just lends it a little more visual interest. And then at the very back of the car, it's really, really quite rounded over, almost egg-like, like a Porsche 928. but they broke it up and kept it from looking overly bulbous by introducing these cutouts here. Whether or not they're actual heat extractors that function or not, there is a function. And that's aesthetically, it breaks up a lot of the monotony back here and keeps it looking a little sharper, a little more racy.
In any case, those are my picks for the 10 most beautiful cars on sale today. I'm sure you have some disagreements with my picks and probably thought I left out a few and probably included a few that didn't deserve to be. Leave a comment below. Leave a civilized comment below. Let's start a dialogue. It's not like I don't have the time to respond.
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Top 10 Best-Looking Cars According to Edmunds' Mark Takahashi
NOTE: This video is about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, but since the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.
Edmunds' Mark Takahashi, a former designer and art director, gives his ranking of the best-looking and most beautiful cars, trucks and SUVs on sale.
Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $93,550
- MPG & Fuel
- 19 City / 25 Hwy / 21 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.1 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 9-speed shiftable automatic
- Engine
- Inline 6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 199.2 in. / Height: 57.3 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 81.5 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 76.9 in.
- Curb Weight: 4,530 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 12.7 cu.ft.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. Porsche Panamera
Both the AMG GT sedan and Porsche Panamera strive to offer a four-door sports car experience, but the Panamera pulls it off just a little better. In 4S trim, the Panamera also makes more power than the GT 53, though it also costs more. If tech is your thing, you'll likely be happier with the AMG's easy-to-use MBUX infotainment system.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
For less money than an AMG GT 53, you could have an M850i xDrive Gran Coupe with a 523-horsepower V8. The Gran Coupe offers comparable levels of luxury and a good balance of comfort and performance, with a ride that's more forgiving than the AMG's. Advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist cost extra on the BMW, however.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs. Audi S7
With no AMG GT 63 S to challenge the fire-breathing Audi RS 7, we'll instead compare the GT sedan with the medium-hot S7. That model comes standard with five-passenger seating plus a competitive 444 horsepower.. But Audi's stacked dual-touchscreen infotainment system is more distracting to use while driving than the AMG GT's setup.

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Safety
Our experts’ favorite AMG GT safety features:
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Vibrates the steering wheel to warn the driver if the vehicle senses it's drifting out of its lane.
- Active Brake Assist
- Alerts the driver and assists in braking if a front collision is imminent. The system can also initiate braking if the driver does not.
- Attention Assist
- Monitors the driver for signs of drowsiness and provides visible and audible alerts if needed.
FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 AMG GT both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 AMG GT gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 19 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the AMG GT has 12.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT:
- Coupe and convertible body styles are discontinued
- GT 63 S trim for the sedan is no longer available
- Surround-view camera is now standard
- A new five-seat option is available
- Part of the first AMG GT generation introduced for 2016
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliable?
To determine whether the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the AMG GT. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the AMG GT's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 AMG GT and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 AMG GT gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 19 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 AMG GT is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
The least-expensive 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $92,500.
Other versions include:
- 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $92,500
- 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $102,600
What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
If you're interested in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, the next question is, which AMG GT model is right for you? AMG GT variants include 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A), and 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). For a full list of AMG GT models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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