A much better looking R-Class is coming our way. These leaked images of the updated Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which will make its world debut at the New York Auto Show, show a comprehensively revised front end. The odd oval headlamps of the original R-Class (with tumors growing from their bases) have been replaced by handsome wing-shaped units and the new grille is bigger and bolder, which makes the three pointed star now look a bit small. The overall face is more angular, and there are quad fog lamps residing within the air intakes.
Apart from a new rear bumper and tail lamp design, little else has changed, including the ageing dash design. This could probably mean that Mercedes agrees with all of us at this blog that the major issue with its Sports Tourer’s design was the cartoon-ish face, and has focused on the matter. Stuttgart must be also wondering why its big luxury family hauler never really caught on. Will the new looks improve the R’s fortunes?
More pictures after the jump.
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NIce….but the vito is bigger if looking for space
still fugly like the old one.
wood inserts make the interior looks cheap
nth special…
The console reminds me of a car but I cannot remember… Hmmm..
Man that grille is HUGE!!!!
Hmm yeah the wood panel is so 1980s.
Overall look is OK, nothing spectacular. And may I say the new E-Class looks weird?
getting uglier…
prefer the old ones huhu
the cartoony face of the pre-fc R-class looks more Mercedes,though,
Should be more acceptable to potential buyers now. Last one was too weird.
why the rearlight didn't match the frontlight…
Mmm… looks better now, a more standard merc look following the other models. Just remove the wood trimmings please. The avantgarde like titanium trimmings are good to go.
It will look nice if this monster cost half it's price!
much better looking R-class