2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550

The 2021 G-Class is Mercedes' boxy luxury SUV, the one that's been a status symbol since the 1970s. It drives like a big, heavy truck, but the steering is quick and the body stays flat through corners. The ride is firm and busy over rough pavement, which is the trade for how planted it feels on the highway. Inside, the cabin is a mix of old-school boxy design and modern tech, with plenty of room for four adults. The G 550 is the standard G-Class, with a biturbo 4.0L V8 making 416 horsepower. Its nine-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive send power smoothly, and you'll see 18 mpg combined.