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2011 Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI SWB, 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo diesel with 7-speed automatic all-wheel drive
There are SUVs, and then there is the R-Class SUV Tourer from Mercedes-Benz
Unlike the hordes of high-riding 4WD ‘
Mercedes-Benz Australia has today launched the refreshed 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class, with a sharper front end and interior enhancements among the key changes.
The new model does away with the bulbous front headlights and awkward separate triangula
Mercedes-Benz has decided to exhibit the latest Mercedes-Benz R-Class at the 2010 AIMS in Sydney. The new model is in Australia for the first time and is now available.
The R-Class MPV/SUV features some aspects of an off-road vehicle whilst
A modestly revised übervan
New York, NY—As far as enthusiast vehicles go, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class has never been a leading light for the German manufacturer. Even the first-generation R, which featured the R 63 AMG—the world’s fastest
UPDATED 8:00pm April 1 with comment from Mercedes-Benz Australia.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a much-needed midlife update for its R-Class people-mover at the New York Auto Show.
The front-end has been completely redesigned, with the out-going m
As these images reveal, Mercedes-Benz is set to breathe new life into its lacklustre R-Class range with a facelifted prototype spied wearing heavy camouflage in the US recently.
It has been rumoured that the new model would share a similar app
Mercedes-Benz is giving its slow-selling R-Class MPV another go, with a heavily disguised prototype snapped in the US.
Current speculation suggests the extent of its styling changes are intended to make it appear more like its current B-Class pe
Mercedes-Benz's philosophy of making a car suited for nearly every single person on earth has worked to a degree, except for the R-class MPV. As of the end of June Mercedes had sold just 149 R-Class vehicles in Australia this year.
But a
Mercedes-Benz Australia today announced a variety of changes for the R-Class set for October, including the introduction of a new entry model as well as seating for seven as a standard feature.
Although perhaps not the best looking car in Merc
Mercedes-Benz M Class and R Class vehicles - Accelerator pedal securing nuts
Make & Model: Mercedes-Benz M Class (type 164 ) and R Class (251)
Number of vehicles affected: 45
What's wrong: During the production process, one or both of the a