Mercedes Benz R280L Is Really A Niche Model

One would be asking, how does it feel to drive the new Mercedes Benz R280L? With its automative concept, Mercedes-Benz R-Class continues to set trends by providing its drivers an examplary touring comfort, superlative handling dynamics, a high level of adaptability, spacious accomodation, a vast luggage compartment, expressive design and hallmark of Mercedes safety.

The new Mercedes Benz R-Class caters for active individuals, who are keen on sports and recreational activities. It has a variable seating system , whereby, four seats in the rear is able to fold flat individually. The new R280L provides a complete new seating arrangements by allowing up to a seven-seat configuration.

Exterior features of the new R280L can be distinguished with the newly fitted AMG-styled Sports Tourer that comes with body styling package at the front and rear, circulating fog lamps and 18-inch 5-twinspoke.

The R280L engine is 3.0 litre V6 unit with a 24-valve system that pumps out 170kW or 231hp at 6000rpm and 300Nm of torque at 2500 to 5000rpm, thus propelling the vehicle from 0 to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds and consumes a mere 10.9 litres of premium unleaded per 100km.

All new R-Class comes with innovative 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT lever on the steering column and also equipped with AIRMATIC air suspension with the Adaptive Damping System (ADS) for comfort settings and to raise suspension system automatically for driving preference.

The R280L model latest PRESAFE technology offers passengers an anticipatory protection system to detect critical handling situations and prepare occupants for an imminent collision. NECK-PRO crash-responsive head is also another additional safety feature for occupants by preventing severe damage to neck and head during collision.

The newly developed multi-zone THERMOTRONIC system, which implemented 3-ZONE climate control sytem, enables R280L to have an independent air conditioned control, capables to faithfully maintain the temperatures set by the driver, the front passenger and the occupants in the rear. The new Mercedes-Benz R280L is competitively priced at RM 458,888 on-the-road without insurance. For more information, log on to www.mercedes-benz.com.my.