2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550

This is Mercedes-Benz's boxy, go-anywhere luxury SUV, the one that looks like it hasn't changed since the Cold War and that's exactly the point. It drives like a big, heavy truck that's been given a serious once-over, so it feels unstoppable off-road yet surprisingly composed on pavement. Inside, the cabin is a proper luxury lounge with high-quality materials and plenty of room for four adults, plus a usable cargo area behind the rear seats. Expect premium running costs, from fuel to maintenance, but the G-Class holds its value remarkably well, so it's a pricey habit that pays you back at resale. The G 550 is the entry to G-Class ownership, giving you the iconic boxy body and full off-road hardware without the AMG price tag. Its 4.0L V8 makes 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, routed through a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it lumbers with authority on pavement and crawls anywhere off it. It gets 19-inch wheels as standard, but the available AMG Line package adds sportier styling and a firmer suspension tune that sharpens on-road handling.