Mercedes-Benz mulls return of R class for some markets - Automotive News
Mercedes-Benz is thinking about bringing the R class back to international markets, according to a report. The resurgence of interest in luxury SUVs and crossovers following a brief lull is the reason Mercedes is giving the R class, which mixes the attributes and styling of multi-purpose vehicles, minivans and SUVs, another look. Wolf-Dieter Kurz, Mercedes-Benz vice president of product group SUVs and sports cars, told caradvice. com the company is interested in expanding its SUV and crossover lineup further, following the debut of the GLE Coupe and redesigns of the GLE-class and GLC-class models. "Basically I think I feel that the SUV segment -- due to its growth, and the worldwide interest that the SUVs have -- the SUV segment will be also in future the one which sees most derivatives, let’s say, in the outskirts of the portfolio," Kurz... In an interview with Automotive News this week, Kurz said there are no plans to reintroduce the current R class in the U. S. He said American consumers were initially confused with the R class and later decided it was too similar to a station... Source: www.autonews.com
