Category: Large MPV 
Price Range: £36,970 to £53,630
Passenger space, refinement, easy to drive, high power and equipment levels, Mercedes badge
Not much luggage space six-up, looks like an MPV, very expensive
It's essentially a very posh MPV with four-wheel drive, but as yet, it's the only one of its kind
Mercedes' reputation has suffered in recent years, especially with its US-built cars (the R-Class is made in Tuscaloosa, Alabama). These have suffered a number of quality defects and electrical/electronic glitches.
However, the company has admitted the problems and pledged a purge on the gremlins. First impressions suggest the R seems pretty well screwed together. The cabin is well-finished, with good quality plastics and leather upholstery.
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wrote on 01 05 2007