The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class may not look different than its predecessor, but its new suspension and interior bring it into the 21st century. Finally.
Pros Classic look retained Almost certainly better on road Updated, roomier interior Still brims with character
Cons Is it too derivative? Independent front suspension may dillute off-road ability Only one off-road mode Bound to be wildly expensive
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranked #3 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Incredible off-road ability Powerful engines Top-notch cabin
Cons A true gas guzzler Sky-high price tag
Fully redesigned for 2019.Bigger and better driving than before.Part of the second G-Class generation introduced for 2019.
Pros Impressive off-road abilities Good on-road behavior Powerful V8 engine Refined interior
Cons Expensive, even for a luxury SUV Last-generation infotainment system
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the third Fiat Chrysler vehicle to have the unhinged supercharged V-8 stuffed under its hood, and it’s the quiet Hellcat next door. Not literally, of course—have you heard a blown Hemi V-8 at full whack?—but with standard all-wheel drive mitigating the engine’s tire-spinning proclivities, plus its under-the-radar looks, the Trackhawk can at least pass for an upstanding citizen. With more traction than any Hellcat yet, the Trackhawk has quite a lot of poke despite its pork—the engine adds 259 pounds over the already heavy 475-hp Grand Cherokee SRT. Nonetheless, Jeep claims it can reach 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. That time is on par with the nearly 1000-pounds-lighter, automatic-equipped Dodge Hellcats we’ve tested. (The quickest was the Charger, which reached 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.) Per Jeep, the quarter-mile is expected to fly by in 11.6 seconds (at 116 mph!), and, with no electronic governor, the Trackhawk is said to surrender to atmospheric resistance at 180 mph.
