Preppy Is Back. Here’s How to Wear It

This spring, preppy style is back in a big way. While all of the garments are familiar, brands are playing with color and fit, tweaking the look’s mid-century building blocks for a modern audience. They’re not reinventing the wheel, but the small updates make a noticeable difference, giving this classic style a fresh look. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, it will be hard not to stumble on some of these preppy pieces. Below, a few of our favorites to get you started.

Todd Snyder Tipped Polo

This elevated version of the polo shirt is knit from an Italian silk blend. It features tipping at the sleeve, collar and at the single chest pocket. Made with a relaxed fit, the shirt has side vents if you choose to wear it untucked.

Beams F Button-Down Shirt

This Japanese button-down shirt is made from thick white cotton and features a standard chest pocket and back box pleat. Designed with a slim fit, the style fits true to size and is available in sizes 15 to 17.

Rowing Blazers Destroyed “X” Blazer

This worn-in cotton twill blazer is styled after jackets worn at the annual Dutch Varsity regatta. Made in New York, it features raw edges along the notch lapel and around the chest pocket. The modern cut and comes in sizes 36 to 48.

Norse Projects Haga Twill Shorts

Though the style of these creased shorts is pretty unassuming, the material is not. They’re made from a wrinkle-resistant technical twill, so they’ll still look sharp after a day of wear.

AMI Cropped Twill Trousers

These slim creased chinos make a fashion-forward statement with a high-cropped hem. Made from a hefty cotton twill, the mid-rise style hits over the ankle and includes belt loops and a hook-and-button closure.

Crescent Belt Manufacturers Alligator Belt

If you want the best alligator belt, regardless of season, you should check out Crescent Belt Manufacturers. The heritage Louisiana maker does not cut any corners and its products are truly top notch.

Rancourt and Co. Beefroll Penny Loafers

Rancourt makes incredible handmade shoes in Maine, and its prices are still some of the best. This classic penny loafer style hasn’t changed a whole lot since it was introduced, but the quality construction justifies the price.

Jacques Marie Mage Fitzgerald Sunglasses

These Wayfarer-esque shades are actually inspired by the mid-century American Optical Saratoga silhouette. Made in Japan from 10mm acetate, they feature sterling silver hardware, vintage green CR39 lenses and custom double-laminated acetate temples.

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2020 is the EV Tipping Point

Tesla revealed its mass-market Model 3 in 2016. The company promised an affordable, $35,000 pre-federal tax credit price tag. Buyers went berserk. Tesla received about 400,000 Model 3 reservations, a number higher than Mercedes’ total U.S. sales in a year.

The Model 3 launch showed how strong the potential demand was for quality electric vehicles. Tesla’s struggles to meet that demand since highlight how challenging it is to produce an affordable EV. Tesla finally, sort of, got the Model 3 base price down to $35,000 this year, by stripping down the car among other measures.

We know gasoline is on its way out. We know, at least in the short and intermediate term, electric vehicles will be the replacement. What we’ve been waiting for is the “tipping point.” This will be the point where all manufacturers are bringing EVs to market. Component costs start to come down. Range and charging infrastructure grow to make mass market adoption convenient. The future materializes. We should come close to hitting that tipping point in 2020.

The luxury market will be a beachhead for EV adoption. Tesla’s success has terrified those companies into action. We’ll see results, beyond the already extant Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron in 2020. Porsche is releasing its Taycan EV for the 2020 model year. Porsche already has doubled its production plans due to high interest and is reevaluating the gasoline future of its best-selling vehicle.

Volvo and Geely’s electric performance brand Polestar is set to become a thing. The Polestar 1 sports car is due to begin production for the 2020 model year. The company just unveiled the Model 3-battling Polestar 2. Neither will have Volvo’s speed-limiting tech.

Mercedes (EQC) and BMW (iX3) are launching luxury EV crossovers. Aston Martin is bringing the RapidE, more powerful than the Rapide S V12, to market in 2020. Maserati may finally be (fingers crossed) bringing the Alfieri into production as an EV supercar in 2020 as well. That’s before we get to the stupidly powerful EV hypercars unveiled in Geneva and six-figure classic EV conversions.

Even the full-sized truck and three-row SUV markets are in for a jolt of electricity. Rivian has a planned 2020 launch for the R1T truck and R1S SUV. If Rivian can meet the price targets, those will be competitive with the top end of those markets. Rivian’s performance will exceed anything in those markets.

The next and tricky step is having enthusiasm at the top of the market trickle down to the masses. Base-level EVs are relatively affordable. The Nissan Leaf Plus, the Hyundai Kona Electric, and Chevy Volt will offer a 200-plus mile range and a price tag of around $37,500, dropping to $30,000 with the federal tax credit.

These vehicles do make EVs affordable. But, they don’t provide the same value as internal combustion. The Kona Electric, for instance, is $10,000 more than the base model Kona that gets about 30 mpg combined. It will take years of driving before the fuel savings cover the purchase premium. The same general price point in the gasoline realm will get you an efficient, luxurious Mercedes A-Class.

2020 should see some developments at the lower end of the EV market. Though the details remain nebulous. Volkswagen has an I.D. crossover and hatchback that should start production by 2020. The hatch may have a base version for less than $30,000 (unclear when VW would start selling the cheaper one). There are also reports of VW entering the market with a super cheap (sub-$23,000) subcompact EV. Mini should be launching an electric version of the Mini Cooper hatch to begin sales in 2020.

We won’t all be driving EVs by 2020. The best-selling American vehicles will still be three full-sized trucks traveling less than 20 miles on a gallon of gas. But, buyers, particularly on the luxury end, will have a range of EV options. Buying one should feel far more normal than niche.

Yes Man Watches

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ABOUT YES MAN

Yes Man was started to empower you to do more with your life. As a group of college students, we found ourselves surfing and cliff jumping before class, realizing that everything starts by saying yes. When you rock a Yes Man watch, we hope it reminds you of the value of time and how everything starts with yes.

OUR MISSION

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The 6 Best Toners for Oily Skin

Managing oily skin can feel as futile as fixing a leaky faucet. Until you find the right tools to slow the steady, shiny progression that forms over your brow, it feels impossible to solve.

Those tools are, in fact, grooming products. You need a good cleanser to wash away excess grime without drying the skin. You need a good moisturizer (or two) that prevents pores from clogging and preserves this balance. And between the two, you need a toner, which is unique to your skin type. Toners are best used for guys with oily or combination skin, and they seep deep into your freshly cleansed face to further unclog pores, since the cleanser probably didn’t rid of everything. Most importantly, though, they honor the moisture levels in your skin by slowing oil production without parching it. They’re unlike other oil-eliminating products, such as astringents, which obliterate all moisture and dry out the skin. A good toner will do the job responsibly.

So, think of it this way: The cleanser cleans the slate and unclogs pores. The toner balances oil production and further empties the pores. And the moisturizer preserves the hydration levels in the skin without making skin even more oily. For the sake of this article, though, we’ll focus on the toners. Here are six that work well to balance oil production, if your shiny skin feels otherwise impossible to manage.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner

Skin-soothing tea tree oil is the banner ingredient here, and works to calm irritation and disinfect the skin. (Thus, The Body Shop’s toner is an effective post-shave soother — try it out before applying your after-shave balm.) It helps minimize pores and keep them clear, to prevent oil buildup and breakouts. It’s one of the most cost-effective options on any list, too, and The Body Shop carries an entire affordable line of tea-tree products to help soothe and balance skin.

Golden Door Soothing Toner

The self-care experts at Golden Door loaded their toner with three key ingredients: green tea extract to promote circulation, cucumber extract to hydrate and calm the skin, as well as nettle extract to reduce swelling and firm the face. It’s calming enough for sensitive and normal skin as well (and of course combination skin), though it may be too gentle on really oily types. That being said, it’s a surefire option if you don’t want anything too drying. And before you balk at the price, know that 100 percent of Golden Door’s profits get donated to children’s charities across the United States.

Public Goods Witch Hazel

Public Goods prides itself on its minimal branding and straightforward products, and its Witch Hazel toner is exactly that: the title ingredient is regarded as one of the best alcohol-free oil-balancing toners out there. Better yet, it disinfects the skin and soothes things like bug bites, eczema and chapped skin with an assist from calming aloe vera.

Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner

Jasmine water, a distillation of flower petals, calms redness in Herbivore Botanicals’ toner. Meanwhile, antioxidant-rich green tea extract boosts cellular stimulation and soothes skin, and white willow bark deploys salicylic acid to reduce swelling, fight infection and clarify healthy oil levels in the skin. It’s a refreshing face mist on its own (used in moderation), but an effective balancing toner by trade.

Sunday Riley Water-Gel Toner

Sunday Riley’s toner goes on as a soothing gel—kind of like aloe vera, though the base here is actually bentonite clay, which extracts excess oil and grime. It transforms into a more liquid substance as it absorbs oil, and tones skin with marshmallow extract (to minimize redness), cucumber, green tea and witch hazel extracts (to firm and disinfect the skin). There’s also manuka tree extract, which helps balance oil and preserve hydration.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner

Glycolic acid is a potent ingredient in toners, working to slough off dead skin cells and surface the healthy ones. It prevents breakouts and smooths the complexion. The high concentration of glycolic acid in The Ordinary’s blend makes it a formidable opponent to oil buildup, though it still works to clarify the skin and preserve healthy moisture levels. Also in the recipe are Tasmanian pepper berries to reduce irritation and aloe vera to soothe skin. But because glycolic acid can be tough, if your skin is oily and sensitive, we’d pick another one of the toners on this list.

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Why You Should Take a Ski Lesson (Even if You’re An Expert)

We all have our heroes. In the late 80s though, skier and filmmaker Greg Stump, disillusioned with the state of skiing in North America, was bereft of any idol to speak of. So he committed to creating his own, and in 1988 released the film “The Blizzard of Aahhh’s,” a “rockumentary style” encapsulation of extreme skiing that has become the quintessential ski film. Featuring a location list that spanned the globe and a soundtrack that featured popular music (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Act, among others), the movie created the template for ski documentaries for the following decades.

Contemporary ski films may remain faithful to the underlying spirit that Stump sought, but it becomes clear in the first five minutes of “Aahhh’s” that a lot has changed. Not just the retro blocked neons that colored the kits those skiers were wearing — these have recently returned as a trend in outerwear — but the skis themselves, and the way in which skiers ride them.

Back then, skis were long, straight and narrow. People skied them with feet close together, hopping to transition from one turn to another. That all changed in the nineties when ski manufacturers began to experiment with sidecut, the gentle arc produced when a ski is narrower at the waist than it is in the tip and tail. The design’s goal was to make skiing easier, faster and more controlled. The Slovenian company Elan was among the first to find success selling shaped skis, particularly after its flagship SCX, or “Sidecut Extreme,” began appearing on race podiums and even more so when it was seeded to ski instructors who saw immediate results with beginner and intermediate students.

Today, ski making isn’t as firmly entrenched in design norms — skis of every shape and length exist, as do styles of maneuvering them. It’s enough where those who learned on those older models might have to adapt how they ski to control the latest set of boards. “The skis used to be straight and skinny and to get enough surface area underneath you, putting your skis together underneath you was a way to make that happen,” says Jessica Baker, a former World Tour Freeskiing champion and an active PSIA Level III ski instructor (the highest certification an instructor can attain). “Now what we’ve got is fatter skis, we’ve got shaped skis; they’re way easier to ski. You don’t have to be so abrupt in your moves, you can get a lot more subtle, and you can be more athletically positioned in your stance. [Skiing is] way more efficient because the gear has changed.”

Baker admits that adapting to contemporary ski designs is more of a generational issue — many of her clients have grown up on skis as we know them today — but that doesn’t make the rest of us overqualified for a lesson; there are still benefits to be gained, even for those of us who consider ourselves experts.

“What people maybe don’t understand that have never had a good lesson before is that just a few little changes and a couple of little shifts in their skiing can completely change what they can do,” Baker says. “Even if you’re a good skier, a really good instructor can refine your technique that much more. And not only your technique but your tactics also; for example how you approach really technical skiing.”

Bad habits can be hard to recognize because they feel comfortable, and that makes them hard to break without a second opinion. One of the most common issues that Baker sees is skiers who think they’re in a forward, athletic stance over their skis but are actually more toward the middle or back of the ski, which reduces power and control. Another is skiers who have little or no experience skiing powder and try to manage their skis in the same way they would on clean, groomed slopes. In many cases, a fix that’s fairly simple can make a significant difference and produce meaningful results.

The types of skis, terrain and conditions are innumerable. What an instructor offers is a set of techniques that can be combined as tools to create an equal number of approaches to any given slope, and that’s where style comes from. “I’m trying to completely change somebody because style is style. But at the same time, you want to be strong and functional and efficient, and that’s really what I try to bring into the mix,” Baker says.

From there, the rest is up to the skier. As Baker puts it, “An instructor can give you really valuable knowledge, but then it is your job to go out and practice.”

The Complete Mercedes-Benz Buying Guide: Every Model Explained

Mercedes-Benz produces a full and wide range of cars, from relatively affordable sub-compacts to opulent pleasure sedans for the uber-rich. The company names its vehicles efficiently – no faux-French flair required – with letters and numbers. That naming system, while sensible, can get a bit confusing for buyers.

There are GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS SUVs, none of which should be mistaken for the G-Class. That’s before you get to the multiple variations of each with different engine sizes, drivetrains and body styles. Essentially, letters found later in the alphabet denote larger, more expensive vehicles and numbers denote engine size in liters (generally, larger means more costly).

For example, a GLA 250 is a smaller, lower-powered SUV than a GLS 550. It bears explanation, however, that while in the past Mercedes-Benz model ‘numbers’ corresponded roughly to their engine volumes (an E55 featured a 5.5-liter engine), that is no longer the case. Technology like turbocharging has advanced to the point that big horsepower can be had from much smaller engines. Many examples are below, like the E63, which features a turbocharged 4.0-liter engine.

And so it’s obvious: the Mercedes Benz lineup cries out for a helpful explainer, delineating all the different options and terms and what to expect. See below for a simplified guide.

Mercedes-Benz Terminology

4MATIC: The official name of Mercedes-Benz all-wheel-drive systems.
EQ Boost: Added to some Mercedes-Benz engines with turbochargers, this mild hybrid system – Mercedes calls it an “electric auxiliary compressor” – generates electric power as the turbocharger is “spooling up,” providing smooth, uninterrupted acceleration.
AMG: The Mercedes-Benz performance division; all AMG models are sportier and more powerful, and many AMG engines are handcrafted by a single builder. AMG stands for “Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach,” an homage to the sub-brand’s founders and original location.
Cabriolet: French for ‘convertible’.
Roadster: Also a convertible, but in terms of Mercedes-Benz cars, a two-door, two-seat sports car with a retractable roof.

Buying Guide

A-Class

The A-Class is the entry-level subcompact Mercedes. The fourth generation includes a sedan, which will be the first A-Class vehicle sold in the U.S. Americans can choose between FWD and AWD variants. A hatchback and an AMG-tuned hot hatchback A-Class will not be sold in the U.S. (not anytime soon, at least). The 2.0-liter engine will produce 188 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque.

Body Style: Sedan

Models:
• A 220
• A 220 4MATIC

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four

Base MSRP: TBA

Read our review of the A-Class here.

C-Class

The C-Class is Mercedes’ “athletically elegant” mid-level entry into the compact segment. It’s available as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe and a two-door soft top convertible. Buyers can fit all three versions with a four, six or eight-cylinder engine (255, 362 and 469 horsepower, respectively). Mercedes sells a wagon option in Canada, but not the U.S. The AMG C 63 S is a small, mighty beast: it’ll run 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.

Body Styles: Sedan, Coupe and Cabriolet

Sedan:
• C 300
• C 300 4MATIC
• AMG C 43
• AMG C 63
• AMG C 63 S

Coupe:
• C 300
• C 300 4MATIC
• AMG C 43
• AMG C 63
• AMG C 63 S

Cabriolet:
• C 300
• C 300 4MATIC
• AMG C 43
• AMG C 63
• AMG C 63 S

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• AMG Enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $41,400-$73,700

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CLA

The CLA is Mercedes’ four-door, entry-level coupe priced at $33,100. Mercedes describes it as having “show car shape with seductive details.” All three versions use the base 2.0L twin-turbocharged inline-four. The AMG CLA 45 has an AMG version with 375hp.

Body Style: Four-Door Coupe

Models:
• CLA 250
• CLA 250 4MATIC
• AMG CLA 45

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• Handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four

Base MSRP: $33,100-$53,100

CLS

The CLS is a sleek and sporty performance coupe. Mercedes describes it as having “lean, toned muscle.” The CLS employs 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine delivering 362hp and 369lb-ft of torque. It is available in RWD and AWD versions. The AMG CLS 53 ups the same engine to 429-hp and 384 lb-ft of torque, and also features EQ Boost.

Body Style: Four-door coupe

Models:
• CLS 450
• CLS 450 4MATIC
• AMG CLS 53

Engines:
• 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six w/EQ Boost

Base MSRP: $69,200-$79,000

Read our review of the CLS 450 here.

E-Class

The E-Class is Mercedes’ midsize segment, a step up in both size and price from the C-Class. It’s sold in the U.S. as a sedan, a wagon, a coupe or convertible. E-Class vehicles tend toward comfort and sophistication with a design aesthetic Mercedes describes as “sensual purity.” However, 600 hp AMG versions of the sedan and wagon can shred some tires if called upon.

Body Styles: Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Cabriolet

Sedan:
• E 300
• E 300 4MATIC
• E 450 4MATIC
• AMG E 53
• AMG E 63 S

Wagon:
• E 450 4MATIC
• AMG E 63 S

Coupe:
• E 450
• E 450 4MATIC

Cabriolet:
• E 450
• E 450 4MATIC

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbocharged, AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter V6
• Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $53,500-$106,950

Read our review of the AMG E 63 S Wagon here.

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S-Class

The S-Class is Mercedes’ top of the line full-sized luxury sedan. Per Mercedes, the S-Class is “more than motivated. It is motivational.” Available in sedan, coupe and convertible versions, the S-Class is the vehicle for when you self-actualize as a Mercedes owner. The S-Class can be had with a 362-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 or 4.0-liter, 463-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8. AMG versions feature the same V8, only with 603 horsepower, or the inimitable Mercedes-Benz twin-turbocharged V12 that makes 621 horsepower and an astounding 738 lb-ft of torque.

Body Styles: Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet

Sedan:
• S 450
• S 450 4MATIC
• S 560
• S 560 4MATIC
• AMG S 63
• AMG S 65

Coupe:
• S 560 4MATIC
• AMG S 63
• AMG S 65

Cabriolet:
• S 560
• AMG S 63
• AMG S 65

Engines:
• 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted 4.0-liter AMG twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted AMG 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12

Base MSRP: $91,250-$229,500

Read our review of the S-Class here.

Mercedes-Maybach

The Maybach is a lengthened, super-luxe version of the S-Class sedan. It’s designed to be chauffeur-driven. Per Mercedes, it is “artfully and aerodynamically sculpted to command the eye as well as the road.” It comes with either the “standard” S-Class V8 or the monstrous AMG V12.

Body Style: Stretched Sedan

Sedan:
• S 560 4MATIC
• S 650

Engines:
• 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12

Base MSRP: $170,750-$198,700

SLC-Class

Formerly known as the “SLK,” the SLC-Class is Mercedes’ compact, retractable hardtop, two-seater roadster. It is smaller than the SL roadster and significantly cheaper. It comes in both four-cylinder and AMG six-cylinder versions.

Body Style: Roadster

Models:
• SLC 300
• AMG SLC 43

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• AMG-Enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6

Base MSRP: $48,950

Read our review of the SLC here.

SL Roadster

The SL-Class is Mercedes’ large luxury roadster. It’s available in one six-cylinder and two eight-cylinder options. Its production line, dating back to 1954, includes some legendary Mercedes vehicles.

Body Style: Roadster

Roadster:
• SL 450
• SL 550
• SL AMG 63

Engines:
• 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted AMG 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $89,150

Read our review of the SL Roadster here.

AMG GT

The AMG GT is Mercedes’ luxury, high-performance coupe. All models use variations of the 4.0-liter AMG twin-turbocharged V8 and generate from 468-577 horsepower. All accelerate from 0-60mph in less than four seconds. The AMG GT R is the only version to get the AMG “Green Hell Magno” paint option, for better or worse.

Body Styles: Coupe and Roadster

Coupe:
• GT
• GT S
• GT C
• GT R

Roadster:
• GT
• GT C

Engines:
• 4.0-liter AMG twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $112,400

Read our review of the Mercedes-AMG Roadster here.

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GLA

The GLA is Mercedes’ entry-level compact SUV. It has a similar lineup and price point to the CLA coupe. The “taut, trim, and muscular” SUV has both FWD and AWD options available.

Body Style: Compact SUV

Models:
• GLA 250
• GLA 250 4MATIC
• AMG GLA 45

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• Handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four

Base MSRP: $33,950

GLC

The GLC is Mercedes’ compact, mid-level SUV equivalent to the C-Class. “Wind-tunnel honed and track toned,” it is Mercedes’ best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The GLC is available in four, six, and eight-cylinder versions including a plug-in hybrid. Buyers can choose the traditional SUV or sportier “coupe” version.

Body Styles: SUV and SUV Coupe

SUV:
• GLC 300
• GLC 300 4MATIC
• GLC 350e 4MATIC
• AMG GLC 43
• AMG GLC 63
• GLC 300

SUV Coupe:
• GLC 300 4MATIC
• AMG GLC 43
• AMG GLC 63
• AMG GLC 63 S

Engines:
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four
• 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four + Plug-in Hybrid Electric
• AMG Enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $43,800

Read our review of the AMG GLX 63 S here.

GLE

The GLE-Class is Mercedes’ mid-size luxury SUV. It’s the SUV equivalent of the E-Class. It was formerly known as the “M-Class.” The GLE offers a base six-cylinder version and both six and eight-cylinder AMG-tuned versions. It’s available in both traditional SUV and Coupe shapes.

Body Styles: SUV and SUV Coupe

SUV:
• GLE 400 4MATIC
• AMG GLE 43
• AMG GLE 63
• AMG GLE 63 S

Coupe:
• AMG GLE 43
• AMG GLE 63 S

Engines:
• 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• AMG-Enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• Handcrafted AMG twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8

Base MSRP: $55,700

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GLS

The GLS-Class is Mercedes’ three-row luxury SUV. It’s the SUV equivalent of the S-Class but comes in at a lower price than the G-Class. Mercedes pledges the GLS will “take you to a place where leadership is omnipresent.”

Body Style: Full-Size SUV

Models:
• GLS 450 4MATIC
• GLS 550 4MATIC
• AMG GLS 63

Engines:
• 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6
• 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted AMG 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8

Base MSRP: $70,150

Read our review of the GLS here.

G-Class

The G-Wagen is Mercedes’ boxy, body on frame, midsize, luxury SUV. The iconic truck makes a bold statement. What that statement is remains polarizing. The second generation, introduced in 2018, comes in standard V8 and AMG-tuned V8 and V12 versions.

Body Style: SUV

Models:
• G 550
• AMG G 63
• AMG G 65

Engines:
• 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted AMG 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8
• Handcrafted AMG 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12

Base MSRP: $124,500

Read our review of the G-Class here.

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