With its luxury appointments and on-road manners, the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser might seem to have nothing in common with the rugged, no-nonsense Land Cruisers Toyota built for decades starting in the 1950s. But today's Land Cruiser is nearly unassailable once the pavement ends, maintaining the original version's go-anywhere reputation.
Pros Very capable off-road Comfortable ride and capable handling for a big SUV Commanding view of the road ahead
Cons Second- and third-row seats are clumsy and lack space Poor fuel economy even by large SUV standards Limited smartphone connectivity
The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser’s go-anywhere capability makes it a cult favorite, but most buyers are better suited to rivals.
Pros The myth, the truck, the legend Will climb over anything Ample power Comfortable inrterior Soft ride
Cons Guzzles fuel Very expensive Guzzles fuel Not well-suited to suburbia Did we mention that it guzzles fuel?
Mercedes-AMG creates the ultimate muscle SUV with enough room for an extended family.
Pros Rocket ship acceleration, S-class interior luxury, high-tech features galore.
Cons Clumsy-shifting automatic transmission, discombobulated ride, eye-watering price tag.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lavish cabin with supple seats Composed handling and smooth ride Good cargo capacity Powerful engines
Cons Steep infotainment learning curve
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.
Pros Beautiful ride/handling balance Gorgeous interior Loads of luxury Tons of power, no matter the model Serious tech
Cons So expensive So heavy So thirsty And a few penny-pinching touches
