Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1h ago · 11 sources tracked

Base Mercedes-AMG EV Gets Fake Six-Cylinder Noises. V8 Sounds Cost Extra

Mercedes-AMG has introduced its first stand-alone electric vehicle, an SUV that produces 1,153 horsepower and achieves zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration quicker than a Corvette. The high-performance crossover, designated as a 2028 model, targets competitors like the Porsche Cayenne. However, pricing and features for the vehicle's auditory experience have drawn attention: base versions come equipped with fake six-cylinder noises, while simulated V8 engine sounds cost extra. Publications have noted that AMG has gated the V8 audio profiles to higher-tier models rather than making them standard across the new electric vehicle lineup.

🎙️

Listen to Live Briefing

Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk

⏱ ~3 min
Speed:
RSS Source map (11)
⚡ Key Developments & Real-Time Context
Text size:
  • ✓ Mercedes-AMG has built its first stand-alone electric vehicle as an SUV producing 1,153 horsepower.
  • ✓ The new AMG electric SUV hits 60 miles per hour quicker than a Corvette with a 2.4-second acceleration time.
  • ✓ The base model of the Mercedes-AMG electric vehicle comes with fake six-cylinder noises, while V8 sounds cost extra.
  • ✓ The vehicle is slated as a 2028 model targeting competitors like the Porsche Cayenne.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Mercedes-AMG structured its upcoming performance electric vehicle so that simulated V8 engine noises require an additional cost, while the base configuration includes only fake six-cylinder sounds.

Live updates

  1. Mercedes-AMG EV Gets Fake Six-Cylinder Noises

    Mercedes-AMG has introduced its first stand-alone electric vehicle, an SUV that produces 1,153 horsepower and achieves zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration quicker than a Corvette. The high-performance crossover, designated as a 2028 model, targets competitors like the Porsche Cayenne. However, pricing and features for the vehicle's auditory experience have drawn attention: base versions come equipped with fake six-cylinder noises, while simulated V8 engine sounds cost extra. Publications have noted that AMG has gated the V8 audio profiles to higher-tier models rather than making them standard across the new electric vehicle lineup.

    Why it matters

    Automotive performance brands are confronting shifting consumer expectations regarding battery-powered vehicles. Traditional buyers often miss the visceral auditory experience of internal combustion engines, pushing manufacturers to engineer artificial soundscapes for electric models. By charging extra for V8 sound profiles, Mercedes-AMG is experimenting with monetization strategies for driving acoustics in luxury EVs.

    What is confirmed

    • Mercedes-AMG has built its first stand-alone electric vehicle as an SUV producing 1,153 horsepower.
    • The new AMG electric SUV hits 60 miles per hour quicker than a Corvette with a 2.4-second acceleration time.
    • The base model of the Mercedes-AMG electric vehicle comes with fake six-cylinder noises, while V8 sounds cost extra.
    • The vehicle is slated as a 2028 model targeting competitors like the Porsche Cayenne.

    What to watch next

    • Further official pricing announcements detailing the exact cost of the optional V8 sound packages.
    • Reviewer test drives assessing the real-world performance of the 1,153-horsepower electric powertrain and artificial audio.
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. Car and Driver — Mercedes-AMG’s First Stand-Alone SUV Is an 1153-HP EV That’ll Hit 60 MPH Quicker Than a Corvette
    2. Top Gear — Hang on a second, does the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door look better as an SUV?
    3. Autoweek — 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Packs 1,153 HP and 2.4-Second Acceleration
    4. The Drive — Base Mercedes-AMG EV Gets Fake Six-Cylinder Noises. V8 Sounds Cost Extra
    5. Automotive News — Mercedes’ first AMG electric crossover targets Porsche Cayenne with 1,153 hp
    6. Robb Report — Mercedes-AMG Turned the GT 4-Door Into an SUV That Makes an Incredible 1,153 HP
    7. autos.yahoo.com — Mercedes-AMG Admits It Made A Mistake
    8. www.base.org — Base
    9. base44.com — Turn an Idea Into a Working App or Website with AI | Base44
    10. dictionary.cambridge.org — BASE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    11. www.thedrive.com — Base Mercedes-AMG EV Gets Fake Six-Cylinder Noises. V8 Sounds Cost Extra
    confidence 100%
📊

Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?

Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community