The legend of the G is built on capability and quality. There is something unashamedly authentic and focused about it that is manifested in its iconic aesthetic, something which has proven irresistible for buyers seeking to telegraph both their good fortune and their good taste. For the 2002 model year, fully 23 years after the start of production of the G, Mercedes-Benz North America decided to officially import the truck to the United States, and the response was overwhelming. Demand was strong and AMG models followed, initially the 349hp naturally-aspirated G55 and later the supercharged version with a tremendous 469hp. For 2013, the powertrain options were updated once more, with the G55 giving way to the G63, whose twin-turbocharged V8 was rated at 544hp and backed by a 7-speed transmission to replace the previous 5-speed. Throughout this period, the G was continuously updated both inside and out to add features and technology demanded by American buyers at such a stratospheric price.