Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy is the spacious and indisputably luxurious GLS-Class. It's all new for 2020 and it has big shoes to fill—we've named the outgoing GLS-Class to our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for three straight years—but our first impressions of this new big Benz are very good.
Pros Tech-rich cabin, spacious in all three rows, refined powertrains.
Cons Anonymous styling, fussy infotainment system, heavily optioned models carry high price tags
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.
Pros Sublime demeanor Posh interior Strong turbocharged engines Impressive dynamics AMG, Maybach editions sure to come
Cons Hefty price Hefty curb weight Hefty fuel consumption Occasional cheap touch
New styling in line with other Mercedes SUVs.Powerful mild hybrid powertrains.Standard adjustable air suspension.All-new third GLS generation launched for 2020.
Pros MBUX infotainment is outstanding Tops in comfort and easily seats adults in all three rows Flexible cargo capacity Responsive powertrains feel like driving a smaller SUV
Cons Not as off-road-worthy as some rugged competitors Somewhat vague steering with large wheels and thin tires MBUX has a steep learning curve
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.Lincoln Co-Pilot360 driver safety aids now standard.Additional standard equipment includes phone-based vehicle access.New optional colorways.
Pros Lots of cargo room in both the standard and extended-length versions Easy-to-use tech interface Strong turbocharged V6 has plenty of power for towing Long options list of available safety equipment
Cons Limited off-road capability Too large for some garages
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator makes a massive statements with its style, its power and its exceptional interior.
Pros Unapologetically stylish Spacious interior from all three rows Powerful twin-turbo engine Smooth displays and infotainment Black Label dials up the luxury
Cons Big, heavy, thirsty Some trim pieces still lag behind Incredibly pricey, but finally feels worth it