Mercedes-Benz GLS

The three-row GLS serves as the SUV equivalent to Mercedes-Benz's top-tier S-Class sedan, and its 2027 update comes with enough creature comforts and high-tech features to justify its flagship status. Flashy updates include a standard trio of 12.3-inch screens that span the dashboard, a massive 10.8-square-foot panoramic glass sunroof, air suspension that uses cloud data to automatically adjust to compensate for bumps ahead, and enough three-pointed Mercedes star logos on the GLS's exterior to form a galaxy. Two powertrains carry over from the outgoing GLS, both of which incorporate a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and have been updated to be smoother, more responsive, and quieter: a 375-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine in the GLS 450 and a 530-hp turbocharged V8 in the GLS 580.

The GLS is a very functional three-row SUV that exudes luxury, thanks to a gorgeous interior. The standard 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine provides plenty of smooth and effortless power. An even more powerful turbo V8 is available. The ride is composed, and handling is responsive for such a large luxury coach. All the seats are first-rate, and the interior can be configured for either six or seven passengers. Unlike in most competitors, the third-row seat is relatively roomy.