The first detail you notice is on the centre console. Eight small controls, arranged in the shape of a V, look like physical buttons. But as your hand gets closer, they light up to reveal tiny, animated displays. This is the first clue. The interior of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is a conversation about a new kind of control.
These TFT buttons, which manage functions like the transmission, chassis, and exhaust system, are operated by a simple tap. They represent the core philosophy of the cabin. It is a space that blends the immediacy of physical touch with the flexibility of digital information.
The entire cockpit is built around this idea. A wide instrument panel flows into the door trims, creating an uninterrupted wrap-around effect. In the centre sits the Widescreen Cockpit, a single glass surface housing two high-resolution 12.3-inch displays. It forms the digital heart of the car, flanked by turbine-style air vents that add a sculptural, mechanical feel.
A New Kind of Touch
The new AMG Performance steering wheel is the driver’s main point of contact with the machine. It is equipped with integrated Touch Control buttons, small pads that respond to finger swipes. This allows the driver to navigate the infotainment system and instrument cluster without taking their hands from the wheel.
Below the central spoke, two more display buttons offer direct access to AMG-specific functions. These are freely configurable. Alongside them, a round controller with its own integrated display allows for quick selection of the main driving programs. It is another example of blending a tactile, physical control with a clear digital readout.
Information on Demand
The twin screens can be configured in three styles. "Classic" and "Sport" offer familiar layouts, but the "Supersport" style reveals the car's true intent. It features a central, round tachometer and uses bar-style graphs to display additional information, a layout designed for performance driving.
This is further enhanced by the standard AMG TRACK PACE feature. The system acts as a virtual race engineer, recording over 80 different vehicle-specific data points as well as lap and sector times. The information can be displayed on the multimedia screen, turning the car into a tool for refining driver performance on a closed circuit.
For More Than Just the Driver
Despite the intense focus on the driver, this is still a four-door grand tourer. The rear of the cabin can be configured with two individual seats or a folding three-person bench. A "High-Class" rear seat option is also available, which adds a dedicated touchscreen for passengers to control features like ambient lighting or climate settings.
Features like the Energizing comfort control system, which links different comfort systems together, and an optional interior perfume atomiser, confirm the car's dual role. It is a performance machine, but one designed for longer journeys.
The interior of this Mercedes is not just a collection of new technologies. It is a carefully considered environment for managing performance. It suggests a future where digital complexity does not have to come at the expense of tactile connection. Technology is present, yet it serves the act of driving.
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