Introduced to the United States in 2002, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV has quickly gained popularity among affluent business people and celebrities who utilize the luxury car as a status symbol.

The G-Class SUV, sometimes called the "G-Wagon," was first created as a military vehicle and has been sold by Mercedes-Benz for over 35 years. All models of the G-Wagon come with a four-wheel drive. Mercedes made sure the car was comfortable for both off-road conditions and highways.

The Mercedes G Class SUV is an icon in the world of 4×4 vehicles. With a design that hasn't really changed much in over 30 years, the Gelandewagen, or G-Wagen as it's more popularly known, is the SUV of choice for celebrities across the world.

One of the popular models is the G55. It's part of the first generation, which is known as W463. It started production in 1990 and ended in 2018. There are alot of reasons why celebrities love the G55. One of them being that the car is almost entirely hand-built. Another is that it has rugged and extremely masculine looks. It's considered one of the world's best off-road vehicles, and there has to be a reason why great actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brad Pitt have it in their garage.

Let's find out why a lot of celebrities have the G55 in their garage.

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Mercedes-Benz G55: Robust Performance And Superb Handling Makes It A Top Pick For Celebrities

2013 Mercedes Benz G55 engine
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The G55 comes with a 5.5-liter V8 that produces 382 hp and 391 pound-feet of torque. The car has a seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The 5,500-pound G55 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 6.6 seconds. This performance stat shocked critics because why would something this huge be able to move so quickly.

The ride is very comfortable on the highway, and the only thing that can make it uncomfortable are nasty potholes. In terms of handling, it steers slow, but the slow steering is a benefit in the dirt. You can guide the G55 through just about anything nature throws at it, and the steering wheel rarely registers the impacts.

Mercedes included a limited-slip rear differential and locking front, center, and rear differentials for off-road use. The differentials allow the G55 to go about its trail bashing with a more back-to-basics approach than what you'll get from a high-tech Land Rover.

Mercedes Made Sure The G55's Interior Is Suitable For High-Net-Worth Individuals

Mercedes G55 Benz interior
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The G Class interior is marked by a high degree of fit and finish. Wood, leather, and metallic trim dress up the angular basics well. Mercedes muted out some of the road noise, though some rumble of the AMG engine and some air rushing around the high A-pillars whistles into the cabin.

The G Class impresses on the inside with all the headroom you could possibly desire. However, due to the center console's substantial height and breadth, front-seat occupants would notice the width the most.

The seats themselves are typically firm and power-adjustable, with heating and ventilation. A power-telescoping and power-tilting steering wheel make the driving position less bus-like than some other SUVs deliver.

The second-row bench has some tilt built into its bottom cushion, which softens the flatness of the seat, and it's also heated. The seatbacks split in 60/40, and you can fold them forward to expand the cargo space. With the rear seat in its usual place, the cargo area measures just fewer than 80 cubic feet.

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The G55 Comes With Advanced Safety And Infotainment Features That Makes It Easy To Operate

2013 Purple Mercedes Benz G55 rear view
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Mercedes fits the G55 with nearly all the safety gear it puts in other vehicles. These features include Anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, and stability control. They also included curtain airbags and seat-mounted airbags.

When driving in challenging or off-road conditions, the vehicle's stability control and four-wheel-drive system provide more than an additional measure of safety. When towing, the stability system adjusts its programming, and the three locking differentials assist more experienced drivers in getting out of difficult terrain.

Mercedes included a rearview camera and parking sensors, which are quite helpful because the G55 has a restricted rear sight. The most recent G Class from Mercedes also has extra safety technologies, such as its Tele Aid system, which offers emergency and theft-tracking services.

For infotainment, the G55 has a COMAND controller that runs a range of systems through a 7-inch high-resolution screen. It controls satellite and HD radio, iPods, and MP3 players. Mobile phones via Bluetooth with some voice control for the phone and audio are standard in all models.

There's also a six-DVD changer with video-playing capability, and Harman Kardon surrounds sound. SiriusXM delivers real-time traffic, weather, news, and restaurant information. Mercedes' mobile-connectivity suite, mbrace2, is also fitted, which means in-car versions of Yelp and Facebook are accessible through COMAND.