I'm on my second r-class. It is remarkable. It's an incredibly comfortable long-distance tourer. There isn't much cargo that won't fit inside. It is as near to unstoppable in winter as any vehicle can be and the Bluetec engine offers surprising performance and economy. In fact, I looove this car. Downsides ? there are two: 1st, the standard run-flat tires are crap. 2nd: other drivers sometimes fail to appreciate how long it is and end-up scratching the rear bumper. Very annoying.
I read they are still selling them in China. Just a great car. It's a little annoying they tested it on the track without the Sport suspension button pushed. It should be on all the time.
+Rich Sackett +Samwise Drogod AM General is the Mercedes-Benz contractor that manufacturers them in Indiana for export to China. They are very popular in China. In my view, they were popular enough in the United States and Canada for continued production. However, some market research likely indicated that R-Class buyers opted for the R-Class instead of other Mercedes-Benz models, meaning that they just cannibalized other sales instead of bringing in new Mercedes-Benz buyers.
Good review overall, but PLEASE, get new graphics and background music. The music and graphics used here screams 1980's. I know this is a review from 2011, but it sounds like a review from 1980.
2021 Here, ... now you can buy it for some 15k in good conditions. For me it’s the perfect car. Today will sale it as a E-Class off-road or Cross Country ... Much more space, ... luxury too. I’m looking for one of the last ones, without air suspension. The V6 Diesel 350 off course.
I think there are aftermarket conversion kits to convert the rear suspension and it has an adapter for the computer so it won't give any issues, I know they do this for the SL/S class models of this time
I thought these were very weird but also very cool... much more appealing hybrid of a wagon & SUV than most. Unfortunately, not many people agreed - although I do still see tons of them in Manhattan!
They really need to stray away from the Minivan look. That bulbous rear end is just horrendous. At least the front fascia looks more agressive and less of any eye soar compared to its predecessor. Over all for what it is, it executes being a practical Luxury family hauler. Its not the best in the Mercedes Line-up but at least it stands its own ground being a family oriented vehicle. With that dynamic at least they will sell for that prime reason.
