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
“The Velar plugs a gap in, er, Land Rover's range of Range Rovers. It's bigger than the Evoque but smaller than the Sport ”
PROS Achingly stylish inside and out. Improved engines and plug-in option make the heavy-duty bits more competitive. Relaxed and refined, yet unusually superb off-road.
CONS Infotainment screen not quite Land Rover’s latest and greatest. Expensive once you start speccing it
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing coupé SUV. If you keep to small wheels, it's a comfy companion while our favoured S trim gets plenty of kit. It’s best to stick to the cheaper trims and engines – once you start moving up the range, the price rises into the realms of better-resolved cars, such as the Audi Q8 and BMW X6.
PROS Decent economy with diesels and plug-in Smooth and punchy D300 engine Good off road
CONS Average rear leg room Wallowy handling Some cheap plastics inside
