Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2002-2023) W463

Featuring boxy styling and body-on-frame construction, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, commonly referred to as the G-Wagen (for Gelandewagen, or "terrain vehicle" in English), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and sold by Mercedes-Benz. The W463 G-Class platform was introduced in 1990 and marked the transition from a military/utilitarian vehicle to a luxury SUV on-par with Mercedes-Benz' S-Class line and upscale Range Rovers. Part of those luxury upgrades included significant interior updates such as wood trim and leather upholstery for the first time, including fully trimmed door panels with ruffled leather paneling and soft paddings. The G-Class' seats went from spartan to more plush with several defined cushions along with lumbar support. The W463 proved an incredibly flexible platform as it had the most body variations and derivations of any post-war Mercedes-Benz, with the smallest being a two-door cabriolet, and the largest being a five-door station wagon with long wheelbase and widened track (Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4). Gasoline engines ranged from a 2.0L I4 as the low-end, to a 6.0L twin-turbo V12, and 6.3L V12 at the top end. The G-Class was also offered with several diesel engines, including a 2.5L I5 Diesel at the low end, and a 4.0 Biturbo V8 Diesel at the top end. Transmissions ranged from a five-speed manual to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic.