Mercedes-Benz R-Class Update Photos and Details Leaked

It’s a model that in many ways is the bastard of the Mercedes-Benz model lineup, not because there’s anything wrong with it (in fact, the R-Class is actually quite nice inside), but rather due to Mercedes’ horrid marketing approach when attempting to promote the vehicle. It’s not a minivan, it’s a “sports tourer” may sound familiar. Or maybe you saw the R-Class when it went on tour with the Rolling Stones (probably not). Rather than calling it what is was and marketing it as a model suited perfectly for families, Mercedes instead aimed for the senior citizens and their lavish Social Security checks, and the rest, as they say, is a sales disaster.
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_43LE - 3/28/2010 3:08:48 PM

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Edmunds lived with it for a year and they really did not like it that much:

http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-benz/r-class/2006/long-term-test-2006-mercedes-benz-r500.html

Agent63 - 3/28/2010 10:38:47 PM

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I am a definitely a Mercedes fan but the R-Class is one of the worst offerings by the company. Get rid of the luxurious and expensive mini-van please!. It's painful to look at too.

LACMAN - 3/28/2010 3:11:43 PM

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I was probably one of the few who secretly liked this vehicle when it came out. I like it with the updated appearance even more. The vehicle overall looks less feminine without the sloped hood and oval headlamps.

WorldofLuxury - 3/28/2010 3:45:21 PM

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There's a sliiiiggghht resemblance to the GMC Acadia

wins555 - 3/29/2010 12:13:39 AM

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A low slung minivan.

dt32886 - 3/28/2010 9:17:31 PM

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Looks better. Has the new GL look on the front end.