2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550

The G-Class is Mercedes-Benz's boxy, body-on-frame luxury SUV, the one that's been a status symbol for decades and still turns heads everywhere. Despite its size and weight, the G-Class accelerates with surprising urgency, and the steering is precise enough that you'll forget you're driving a truck. The ride is firm and truck-like over rough pavement, but the seats are plush and supportive, making long trips genuinely comfortable. Inside, the cabin is a mix of modern luxury and rugged utility, with plenty of room for passengers and a surprisingly large cargo area behind the rear seats. Its 4.0L V8 makes 416 horsepower and moves this 5,500-pound SUV with surprising urgency, while the nine-speed automatic and 4WD with three locking diffs let you tackle serious off-road terrain. You get the full suite of driver assists and a Burmester sound system standard, plus the ability to lock all three differentials for crawling over rocks.