Comments on: Mercedes Benz R-Class wins Red Dot Award

By: BMW Space Functional Concept possible BMW V5 MPV

BMW Space Functional Concept possible BMW V5 MPV — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 13:32:42 +0000

[...] Despite the challenges of making an MPV an “Ultimate Driving Machine”, BMW is responding to market needs by developing an MPV which might be called the BMW V5. The project is called the BMW Space Functional Concept, and it’s production version results will go against the likes of the Mercedes Benz R-Class as a spacious and luxurious people mover. An Automedia artist’s impression is shown above. [...]

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:39:18 +0000

uve gt to b kidding mitlanevo…this r-class in on its own…no rival stated…

By: jtshin

jtshin — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:35:03 +0000

If the 2 pieces heaadlights are joined together then it'll look nice…

By: Akazamabamaboo

Akazamabamaboo — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:20:27 +0000

Sure, it's got a sporty and muscular stance. But the headlights…I'm not too sure about that. Maybe it will grow on us, the same way the quirky Savvy grew on me…

By: mitlanevo

mitlanevo — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:37:26 +0000

Rivals to Stream, Wish, Estima, Odyssey etc.

By: DrA

DrA — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:36:11 +0000

This thing is huge especially in its LWB form. It sits on the same platform as the M class and shares most of its hardware. It has quite a lofty driving position but at the same time you feel coccooned inside the cockpit. On the road it is very quiet, take the corners well and feels like a compact executive car.

By: szw

szw — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:21:32 +0000

dis is better den da cl

By: lembagatanah

lembagatanah — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:02:38 +0000

eally hate the headlamp? i suppose this is merc image, no matter how you see it, u will see merc DNA in it. i believe of u like mercedes, then u like this R-class as well

By: johanbey

johanbey — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:47:05 +0000

A design award is to recognize the design elements of a single product, its innovation and creativity in creating the form and function of the product. eg. Nokia 8800 took the award, but the product did badly in the market as compare to its rival Motorola V3. Perhaps Paul can further elaborate why the R-class took the prize? Coz everyone here seem to dislike the headlamps, including myself.

By: jtshin

jtshin — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:44:57 +0000

oh my… impresive, nice design, LCDs… n Stavic tail lights! well… i just dont really like the headlights… looks strange… overall, nice design there…

By: afor2

afor2 — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:46:42 +0000

looks like a stavic celup. and much more!! seems like european car makers are taking ideas from their asian counterparts?!

By: J

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:08:31 +0000

Fantastic ! World Class Real designer car

By: kenfresh

kenfresh — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:48:19 +0000

Almost perfect viewing it from every angle. Unfortunately, the front view seems rather uninspiring.

I've seen this model on the road in Australia, it looks even better in the flesh.

Now, where's my ill gotten wealth when I need it….

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:36:04 +0000

recipe for this car…

merc m-class + merc s-class = merc r-class…..

this car is targeting the american market at the first place…

all feature gt in the m and s-class…u gt it in this car…hhmm…better u guyz c the brabus version…really garang this car…also brilliant…

By: pirate

pirate — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:20:36 +0000

Apparently I read somewhere that this is a neither-here-nor-there 'misfit' of an MPV…or Estate…or SUV…or Crossover? This is M-B trying to be a jack-of-all-trades!

Just as chrisbangle is a Bimmer fan, and myself a Merc fan BUT…I still don't dig those Chrysler Neon-ish extended headlamps. Ugh!

By: Paul Tan

Paul Tan — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:48:37 +0000

The 7G-Tronic is a 7-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter.

By: aksMs

aksMs — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:47:04 +0000

It is indeed a breathtaking design. It probably has every reason to get the best of the best award. But personally, I kinda dislike the egg shape head lights. I don't know….it looks a bit off. I think it'd look much better with the CLS or the new S-Class head light. I mean, take a look at the 4th picture. What's the rational of combining the egg shape with that small triangular. Everytime I look at the front profile I was like, "??????????!!"

Anyway, I must say that this is the best looking MPV/SUV/LHV I've seen so far. And the R63 are just marvelous! Err…Paul, where does the 7G-Tronic originated from? The F1?

By: Makinen85

Makinen85 — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:44:34 +0000

hi…i'm new here…..erm…for this R class…its huge….but dun forget the Audi Q7….but i would love to see BMW have this type of Crossover….

By: DAN

DAN — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:35:08 +0000

Mercedes Benz R-Class !…..

By: karheng

karheng — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:33:27 +0000

This Merc makes the Ssangyong Stavic look like a dugong.

I don't know how tall this one is in reality as i've not seen it but it does remind me a bit of the Honda Odyssey or Stream…maybe Odyssey is pushing it but Stream I think i can imagine both of this side by side.

Those who question BMW must understand one thing ler….

They focus very commitedly on handling. Can you imagine a minivan which handles brilliantly? They could use the X5 wheelbase and create one but I doubt it'll be any good. Might as well focus on their strengths isn't it?

By: soporific

soporific — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:56:18 +0000

maybe manuacturer told paul tan not to post this because they are still selling old model.

By: Paul Tan

Paul Tan — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:32:09 +0000

I think that Lotus has showed us with the Lotus APX that MPVs do not necessarily have to be sissy, hopefully BMW will take note.

By: chrisbangle

chrisbangle — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:06:54 +0000

This is old news. Its big….its like the Stavic. They call it full size MPV. When they first revealed it, they claim its gonna beat the Odyssey or the Estima. But to me, this is waaaay to big to be compared to the Japs. The Alphard or the El Grande, perhaps. But still, this is the Merc of the MPVs!

I wonder why BMW is still lagging behind. Why? MPV is too sissy for your brand meh?

By: drM

drM — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:00:18 +0000

agree with speed junkie. i am lost for words, having seen this car. fantastic. kudos to mercedes.

ps – P1, where's your MPV? dont bother to answer.

By: notorpkcuf

notorpkcuf — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:54:37 +0000

This is apparently the new "MPV/SUV" market for Europe and North America e.g. Chrysler Pacifica.

By: Zongtwi a.k.a Speed

Zongtwi a.k.a Speed — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:00:47 +0000

This car is absolutely breathtaking. Saw it yesterday being displayed at a local supermarket. It's fricking huge, and you might say minivan Paul, other people might call it an SUV, I'd rather call it a LHV, or 'Long and Huge Van'. But the curves and design are stunning, interior design really modern and luxurious, and ample leg room even at the last row of seats. You can literally play football there!