Based on the BMW X7 SUV,Turbocharged V8 makes 612 horsepower.Retuned suspension.
PROS Thundering acceleration Impressive array of advanced driver aids Exclusivity of the Alpina badge
CONS Not enough differentiation from the BMW X7 Interior is cluttered with buttons Ride quality can suffer on less than perfect roads
The Alpina XB7 is as fast as it is luxurious and as practical as it is well equipped. The trouble is the same is true of the closely related BMW X7 M50i, which is significantly cheaper.
PROS Hugely fast Very spacious and practical Outstanding infotainment system
CONS Too similar to an X7 M50i Much more expensive than the M50i A lot of road noise
PROS Big, refined power; understated design; Decent ride comfort, even on big wheels.
CONS Awfully big and thirsty, unsettling stability-control interventions, priced for exclusivity.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.12.3-inch digital instrument cluster now standard on G 550.Wireless charging now standard on AMG G 63.More customization offered via Mercedes G manufaktur list of options.
PROS Impressive off-road abilities Powerful V8 engines Refined interior Unmistakable exterior styling
CONS Ponderous handling Difficult to get in and out of Limited cargo space Previous-generation Mercedes infotainment system
Mercedes's souped-up G-class model receives a wireless smartphone charging pad as standard equipment for 2021 and sees an expansion to the G manufaktur customization service that can provide an even deeper level of personalization. Elsewhere, a new AMG Night package adds black exterior trim pieces, and a new spare tire cover in Night Black Magno is now available.
PROS Physics-defying acceleration, impressive off-road abilities, lovable boxy styling.
CONS Noisy when cruising, cornering at speed is anxiety inducing, silly expensive.
If the G-Wagen is your thing, the 2021 Mercedes G-Class is arguably the greatest on-road, off-road, and everywhere in between.
PROS Imposing stance Luxurious interior Far from uninteresting Serious off-road ability G63’s acceleration
CONS Massive pricetag Massive guzzler Taller than wider interior You're down with the image–or you're not
