Mercedes R320L CDI 7-seat SE: One Minute Test Drive
Date:
07 January 2008
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Author: Tristan Young
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Category: | MPV | Price: | £41,020 | Key rival: | Renault Espace | |
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What's new: Facelifted version of Mercedes' 4x4 luxury people carrier. The biggest difference is the change from six to seven seats.
Excellent: The ultimate in luxury people transport. Four-wheel-drive for on-road security in the wet or snow, total refinement for driver and passengers, and in long-wheelbase form there's masses of legroom for all.
Good: There's still a usefully sized boot, even with the third row of seats upright.
Average: The Mercedes' seventh (middle) seat is for emergencies only as it's extremely narrow, and you certainly can't fit a child seat to it. The vehicle's 4x4 system means the boot floor is higher than in most people carriers.
Poor: Our car suffered a random electrical fault, which meant one of the headlights stayed on long after we'd turned them off.
Verdict: If you need to carry six people to the Alps in comfort, this is the most luxurious way south.
Verdict If you need to carry six people to the Alps in comfort, this is the most luxurious way south. |
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