Mercedes-Benz G-class

The 35-year-old basic design is high and boxy, the suspension is soft, the steering is slow, the gas mileage is scandalous, and the base price is north of $100,000. But if your goal is Kardashian-level visibility, then the Mercedes G550 is just the ticket. It’s rocket-quick with its 382-hp 5.5-liter V-8 and a seven-speed automatic. The new interior is full of high-tech gadgetry. But it’s behind the wheel where it all begins to make good sense, indeed. Need more? Check out the Benz G63 AMG.