2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 63 AMG

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. Its 4.0L V8 makes 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, routed through a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that can claw up a mountainside or hit 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds. The AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension and selectable exhaust let you dial the character from plush cruiser to snarling bruiser, and the triple differential locks mean it's still a genuine off-roader underneath.