Let’s be real—the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon (or G-Class, if you’re fancy) isn’t here to change. And why should it? This boxy, indestructible-looking luxury tank has been flexing on SUVs since the ’70s, and the 2025 model sticks to the script: brutal off-road capability, head-turning swagger, and a price tag that’ll make your accountant sweat. But is it still worth it in a world of sleek, tech-heavy SUVs? Let’s break it down.
What’s New for 2025? (Spoiler: Not Much, and That’s Okay)
Mercedes knows better than to mess with a legend. The 2025 G-Wagon keeps its military-grade looks but sneaks in a few updates:
✔ Mild-hybrid power for all engines – A tiny electric boost for better fuel economy (but let’s be honest, you’re not buying this for MPGs).
✔ New interior color options – Because your $150K SUV should match your sneakers.
✔ Slightly updated MBUX infotainment – Faster responses, new graphics, same “Why is this still not touchscreen?” steering wheel controls.
The exterior? Still a brick on wheels. The G-Wagon’s flat panels, exposed door hinges, and upright windshield haven’t changed since your grandpa’s era—and that’s the whole point.
Interior: A Bank Vault with Massaging Seats
Open the heavy-ass doors (seriously, they thunk like a Bond car), and you’re greeted with a cabin that mixes old-school ruggedness and modern Merc luxury.
The Good:
✅ Handcrafted leather everywhere – The seats are so nice you’ll feel bad spilling coffee on them (but they’re stain-resistant, so go ahead).
✅ Dual 12.3-inch screens – One for the gauge cluster, one for infotainment (running MBUX, which is decent but not as slick as BMW’s iDrive).
✅ Burmester 3D sound system – Because your Drake playlist deserves concert-hall quality.
The Quirks:
⚠ The steering wheel has 18 buttons – Good luck figuring them out without the manual.
⚠ Rear seats are kinda cramped – This is a “look-at-me” SUV, not a family hauler.
How Does It Drive? (Spoiler: Like a Tank… But a Luxury Tank)
On-Road Manners:
For something shaped like a refrigerator, the G-Wagon is weeeeirdly comfortable. The adaptive suspension (standard on the AMG G63) smooths out bumps, and the steering is lighter than before—but it still feels like you’re piloting a small apartment building.
Off-Road Prowess:
Don’t let the 22-inch rims fool you—this thing eats boulders for breakfast. With:
🔹 Three locking differentials (standard)
🔹 9.5 inches of ground clearance
🔹 “G-Mode” off-road driving setting (automatically adjusts suspension/throttle for rough terrain)
…it’ll out-mud a Jeep Wrangler while smelling like Nappa leather.
Fuel economy? LOL. The G550 gets about 15 mpg combined, and the G63 guzzles premium like it’s going out of style (13 mpg).
Pricing: Bring a Second Mortgage
- 2025 G550 starts at $140,000 (before options).
- 2025 AMG G63 starts at $180,000 (and easily hits $200K+ with carbon fiber and diamond-stitched seats). Competitors:
- Land Rover Defender V8 – Half the price, 90% as cool.
- Lexus GX 550 – Way more reliable, way less flashy.
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan – If money is truly no object. Final Verdict: Overpriced? Yes. Worth It? Also Yes.
The 2025 G-Wagon is illogical, excessive, and ridiculously expensive—and that’s why we love it. No other SUV blends old-school toughness and Instagram-clout luxury like this.
Buy it if: You want the ultimate status symbol that can also climb a mountain.
Skip it if: You care about fuel economy, rear-seat space, or not being stared at.
Rating: 8.5/10 – Flawed, fabulous, and forever iconic.