You’re not a fan of American pop culture if you don’t know that the Mercedes G-Wagon is a must have car of any type celebrity. All celebrities have it, and some of them, like the Kardashians, have a whole collection of different colors and styles. In particular, Kylie Jenner is one of those who have the most. But why is this passion for all-terrain vehicle military when the definition of luxury was race cars a few years ago?

The first answer that comes to mind is simple: It’s a status symbol. Firstly, because it’s from Mercedes-Benz, a traditionally respected high-end brand. Second in height. Thirdly, the image it creates is almost as if it were an armored car.

What famous people have G-Wagons?

Almost ten years have passed since then started to become popular among celebrities, and 2016 articles consider it more relevant than jewelry. Rappers like Tyga, singers like Hilary Duff, and even queens like Jordan’s Rania have it. Actually, Even the Pope has it! The famous Popemobile is actually a Mercedes G-Class.

The G-Wagon is a classic SUV designed to drive on any type of surface. For sale from €148,224.80., according to its own website, and can be fully customized. It has five doors, a large boot, goes from 0 to 100 at full speed (4.5 to 6.4 seconds) and is more than 24 centimeters off the ground, so you’re looking down at people on the road.

But the image of superiority or matching other Hollywood stars is not the only reason why all famous people have this car. There are also rumors that Mercedes-Benz gives away some of his cars to famous people in order to popularize them, of course, but that is not the reason.

The Secret of the G-Wagon

After all, besides status, there is another reason why In Hollywood, everyone drives SUVs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class. This huge vehicle, developed in 1979 as a military vehicle, has very specific characteristics. Height is almost two metersslightly wider and 4.6 meters long, which ultimately form a mastodon of approximately two and a half tons in Europe. However, in the United States its weight can reach 3200 kilograms if you put the right wheels and accessories on it.

And the weight is not accidental. All vehicles weighing more than 6,000 pounds (or 2,700 kg) be eligible for a US tax deduction heavy equipment. So if you own your own company, you can consider it a business vehicle and deduct all or part of the cost.

This opportunity to reduce costs makes individuals such as The Kardashians have so many G-Wagonsaccording to financial expert Vivian Tu, author of the podcast Networth and Chill.

This is another tool for the family to increase their assets. Everyone knows that the scandal Forbes accusing Kylie and Kris Jenner of manipulating their numbers so the magazine would label them billionaires. The family firmly adheres to the idea that the richer you are, the richer you will be.