Sure, crossovers make more sense as luxury vehicles. But that's not why you want a 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in your garage.The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a soldier in a business suit.
Pros Classic authenticity That “clunk” the doors make when they close Wild off-road ability from the G550 4x4² Faster than it ever should be
Cons Or you could buy seven Jeep Wranglers, one for every weekday Light on safety tech G550 4x4² presents many urban challenges New 2019 just around the corner
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranked #8 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 80 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent off-roader Powerful engines Premium cabin materials
Cons Abysmal fuel economy Subpar on-road handling Below-average cargo space Shorter features list than rivals High price
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class remains mostly unchanged for 2018. It will be fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. To commemorate the end of a very long production run, a few special-edition models be available and are limited to cosmetic touches inside and out.
PROS Iconic design is instantly recognizable Outstanding forward visibility Unusually quiet when on the road Lots of cosmetic customization potential
CONS Compromised off-road ability Poor interior packaging leaves little useful space Difficult to get into and out of Awful steering, handling, drivability and fuel economy
The two-door "90" body style sees increased availability for 2021 and now comes in base, S, X, First Edition, and new X-Dynamic trims. Speaking of X-Dynamic, this new trim level is also now available on the four-door "110" model and provides the appearance items from the top-spec X without the expensive off-road-tech features, such as the adjustable air suspension and active differential.
PROS Legendary off-road abilities, smooth on-road ride, nicely outfitted cabin.
CONS Six-cylinder engine isn't as perky as expected, best accessories and options add a lot to the bottom line, brakes are difficult to smoothly modulate.