R-class was built on the same platform as the M-Class and GL-Class, not the same platform as the Pacifica.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
It’s not really an SUV, or a wagon, or a minivan. Mercedes called it an MPV.
Maybe just call it a minivan*.
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R-class was built on the same platform as the M-Class and GL-Class, not the same platform as the Pacifica.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
It’s not really an SUV, or a wagon, or a minivan. Mercedes called it an MPV.
Maybe just call it a minivan*.
Just the body style is similar on the latest Chrysler and I don’t think that’s coincidence. In fact, I think the latest minivans all take queues from the R. The R was sold in Asia through the ‘15 model year.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640
The sticking point is the sliding doors, or lack thereof.
Previous model, particularly the one that was out at the same time as that R.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
If it were a 7 seater, yes. I would argue 7 seats is more van like than whether it has a sliding door.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
R-class ride height is Van similar too.
According to Wikipedia it could be a minivan.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minivan
Some minivans/MPVs may use sliding doors, while others offer conventional forward-hinged doors.
However, I don't see the R class mentioned. They talk about the Metris and the V class.
But, the R class is called an MPV, which links back to minivan.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_R-Class
I still prefer my minivans to have sliders.
I would prefer a slider also. Compromises..
That compromise would have been more palatable had it come alongside an AMG V8 :fmicon:Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
We need sliders
Or maybe barn doors on the passenger side
Just think of how much easier and better parking would be if all doors were sliding doors. Scissor and hinged gullwing are also acceptable.
The prices for R[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji639] are stupid. It’s rare but it’s also not that great of a car. I really don’t get the AMG premium.Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Barron DeJong;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640
I wanted an R[emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]] but there’s just too much overhang with the full airmatic.
Drive-bys are way easier with a slider.
fact.
Was the Honda Element a minivan? No, it was not. And neither is that Merc.
This is not the Upstates thread, there are rules.
Minivan or not, can we at least agree it's the ugliest fucking car in the US?
One of these I would bang, and it's not the Mercedes.
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The R-class is definitely the better looking vehicle there.
Ubiquitous to minivans?Quote:
Originally Posted by Touring_Sedan
We're rocking dual sliders these days and I must say the convenience and parking is defintely different level.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
It's like your first pair of slip on shoes.
Fixed it for you, ya PhilistineQuote:
Originally Posted by lowsparkco
Anybody seen or driven the new VW bus? I saw one in blue at a nearby VW dealer as I went past on the freeway. Looked awesome IMHO, and I could be talked into a replacement for my 2013 sienna.
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I have not ridden in one yet, but I'm interested tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Not DJSapp
Our old eurovan was such a great vehicle
Which dealership? Need to avoid that area when with wife and one of the kiddos.… :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Not DJSapp;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640
They look awesome, but the battery life really puts them in soccer mom territory.
All of that space in the back just asking to be slept in...but good luck taking that thing on a cold weather road trip. You'll be getting like 125mi on a real life (not 100%-0%) charge.
Vacaville VW, plainly visible from Eastbound 80. I've now see three different ones there, black, grey/white, blue/white. They don't stick around for more than 24 hours. The all black looked stupid, like an oversized scion.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
And their range sucks hard, but the Sienna is pretty much just in town soccer/waterpolo/grocery duty. The F150 is the cold weather vehicle.
Thanks! I will try to avoid cow town ;)
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Saw an article indicating that Toyota is coming out with a bev and plug in hybrid van. Japan first. Current version of the previa.
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