Hoovey689

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Pics Aplenty: Mercedes-Benz releases onslaught of 2011 R-Class images

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class people-mover gets a fresh new exterior for the 2011 model year. Not only does it incorporate the automaker's new corporate face, with the dinner-plate-sized logo in the middle of the grille, but the rear end has been smoothed out and the whole package looks a lot sleeker (as sleek as an R-Class can be, anyway). In all, we like the refreshed appearance, as it really tones down the bulgy proportions of the big R, and if you're shelling out top dollar for a family hauler, you'll certainly want to look your best while cruising to Costco.

Not much has changed underhood – Mercedes-Benz is still offering the naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter V6 as well as the well-received 3.5-liter Bluetec turbodiesel. The interior gets a mild freshening, as well, and we must say, it looks like a wonderful place for long-distance cruises. Click through the gallery below to see over 100 high-res images of the 2011 R-Class.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-...-benz-r-class/

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/12/p...011-r-class-i/

trukn1

As much as I hate the R-class, as I think it is just a vehicle that should not exist, I have to admit that this new look suits it very well.

Hoovey689

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^^ I agree. Although I have absolutely no interest, I can admit it looks much better than it was. (Offering the V8 again might make it a little more cool IMO lol)

Och

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Ok, so that looks even worse than the old one.

I8ABMR

I dont like this one or the last one.

RXSF

The issue was never the front, it was the rear

whoster

i'm going to come out with it.








For reasons not yet made clear to me....

I really dig the R Class.

Jetfire

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ugly car. pass. i'll take a CLS instead.

Solo_D33A

I always liked the R class's concept... just that it's 1. too expensive 2. too cheap of a interior 3. it just doesn't feel right...

imo, it should be a great candidate for a VIP van...
http://www.netcarshow.com/wald/2009-..._r-class_w251/

Blackraven

I've always loved the concept of a Mercedes Benz van (or MPV or minivan or whatever their called).

Heck, I think Audi, BMW and other premium manufacturers should follow suit...

ecr527

Is that a facelifted Pacifica left over the Chrysler-Daimler marriage? I see a resemblance from the side.

Rash

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Looks slightly better, but I don't care.

mmarshall

I thought that at first, too, when both models first debuted. The fact that both are roughly the same size and have the same 2+2+2 seating arrangement inside (and both were under the same M-B management) can be misleading. But, when I asked, both the Chrysler and M-B people told me that the two vehicles were NOT done on the same platform....even during the Chrysler-M/B marriage.

lamar411

I like one, so thats why i bought one. The new one doesn't look too different but its a little bit better in the front

LexFather

Looks better to me but the interior is horrid and overall this never "Grew" on me. R63 is the only model to get "just because" its a R63