2022 GLS-Class

Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup is the posh and powerful 2022 GLS-class, which earns its place alongside other high-end Benzes with a technology-and-luxury-laden cabin. A 362-hp turbocharged inline-six is assisted by a 48-volt hybrid system to deliver a silky-smooth experience, and the GLS’s handling is poised and fluid, which makes it surprisingly fun to drive. All-wheel drive and air suspension are both standard, and the GLS can be equipped with novel options such as a camera system that watches the road ahead for potholes. There’s room for up to seven—although optional second-row captain’s chairs reduce occupancy to six—and everyone should find the GLS’s interior to be spacious and comfortable. Fuel economy isn’t great, but it’s aligned with other large SUV rivals such as the Land Rover Range Rover and the Lincoln Navigator, neither of which can match the GLS’s athletic on-road demeanor.