{"id":482873,"date":"2010-03-28T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-28T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/03\/28\/brawnier-2011-mercedes-benz-r-class-leaked-ahead-of-new-york-deb\/"},"modified":"2010-03-28T15:33:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-28T19:33:00","slug":"brawnier-2011-mercedes-benz-r-class-leaked-ahead-of-new-york-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/482873","title":{"rendered":"Brawnier 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class leaked ahead of New York debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filed under: New York Auto Show<\/a>, Crossover<\/a>, Mercedes-Benz<\/a>, Luxury<\/a><\/p>\n

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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class – Click above for high-res image gallery<\/small><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

\nThe R-Class<\/a> has had a rough life. Not only did it suffer from odd, disproportionate styling, but Mercedes-Benz<\/a> never really marketed the vehicle the way that it should have, choosing to position it as a “sports tourer,” rather than the obvious upscale family hauler that it is. Dismal sales ensued. Makes sense, then, that the 2011 R-Class benefits from a slightly more comprehensive overhaul than the standard mid-cycle refresh usually entails.<\/p>\n

Right away, we must say that the R-Class’s new schnoz is a giant leap forward from drooping proboscis of the outgoing car. New, more chiseled headlamps accent a larger, more upright grille and a less angular hood. The revised lower fascia features the automaker’s new quad foglight design – something we’ve already seen on the E-<\/a> and GL-Class<\/a>. Not much has been changed out back, save the standard mid-cycle enhancements (revised taillights and a tweaked bumper).<\/p>\n

Interior changes are minimal, which is fine, since we’ve never really had a problem with the sports tourer<\/strike> people mover’s cabin. Look for the typical array of Mercedes-Benz technology features, as well as a new AMG sport interior, which includes different seats, a better steering wheel with shift paddles, a new lighting package, and stainless steel pedals. As for powertrains, we expect the standard V6 engines – both petrol and diesel – to be offered. Us? We’re secretly crossing our fingers for the return of the R63 AMG<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check back later this week for full details from the New York Auto Show<\/a>. In the meantime, click through the gallery below to see preview shots of the new R-Class. Hat tip to Ashley!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gallery: 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n[Source: eMercedesBenz<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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