Mercedes gives facelift to R-Class
Stuttgart- Mercedes-Benz has restyled the R-Class with a modified front and rear-end design that will be available in European showrooms by autumn this year, according to the car maker. For the first time, the SUV Tourer features a second row of seats for three people, giving a total of five seats and a larger load compartment.
From the exterior the facelifted SUV Tourer is distinguishable by circular fog lamps and 18-inch light-alloy wheels for all V6 versions. The top-of-the-range R 500 4MATIC is fitted with 19-inch wheels.
The engine line-up is augmented by the new V6 petrol powerplant in the R 280. The unit develops 170 kW/231 hp. Consumption is listed at 10.9 litres per 100 km.
