Mercedes-AMG has clearly sought to make the GT a four-seat option that only very rarely carries any more than two occupants, although that is precisely the position that the likes of the Porsche 911, Ferrari Amalfi-nee-Roma, and Aston Martin DB12 occupy. And the GT, just like them, has a pair of rear chairs big enough to throw holdalls, coats and shopping bags into – and, very occasionally, to accommodate one very modestly sized passenger, uncomfortably and, for their sake, for a short distance only.
The sizable lift back boot, with its very considerable volume of cargo (675 litres) once you fold the rear seatbacks, is certainly a practicality selling point, however, and it would facilitate touring much better than so many rivals.
Up front, this entry-level model, which we tested without a single fitted option, wants for neither equipment nor a sense of luxury. That said, the plasticky tactile feel of some fittings leaves a little to be desired given the price.
Mercedes’ standard seats are comfortable, and they provide good adjustability and support. The driving position is suitably low and straight, and there are plenty of user-configurable physical controls close at hand for the car’s key dynamic systems.
There’s a widely configurable digital instrument screen, along with cursor controllers on the steering wheel spokes for both the 11.9in portrait-oriented multimedia display (a little domineering, but offering good usability) and the trip computer, of which we particularly approve.
