Why? Mercedes-Benz gives R-Class a facelift
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As these pictures prove, Mercedes is apparently planning to give it another try with their slow-selling R-class MPV: the prototype snapped in Germany today wears massive disguise on front and rear.
It is rumored the car will receive a front-end design in the style of the somewhat more friendly B-class people mover.
Though we doubt sales of the car will take off like a rocket after this facelift, we still hope it looks a bit friendlier and attractive.
The main problem of the R-class, however, can’t be changed by a makeover: the car is too big, too little elegant and much too thirsty. It might be in the top ten of the cars the world doesn’t need.
Source: Automedia
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It is truely absurd that some people think that the R-class is too big.For me it is the right size, I will be in the market soon, and I would like to like to acquire one. I have a pretty sizeable family. This car would be great. I currently own a E320, and I recently visited a dealership to look at the new E-class. I tell you; it is somewhat a dissapointment. I think; it is a bit too small. I believe mercedes has not build a car of class since the nigh ties .Believe me the designers have built speed, but have they built class? I do not think so. Please do not criticize me, I am an avid mercedes fan. I would like to continue driving mercedes for the rest of my life, but if they continue like that. I do not know. Please remember everybody do not like small cars.