New York - Mercedes-Benz launched a new generation of E-Class wagon today at the New York International Auto Show. The stylish 2011 E350 4MATIC wagon should be on sale at dealerships across North America this summer.
The new E-Class wagon is styled like a traditional sedan. Standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive provides an extra measure of traction, whether the road surface is wet, dry or covered with snow.
Smart-looking aluminum roof rails are standard, and inside, a 60-40 fold-down rear seat makes for cavernous cargo capacity that's highly flexible. For example, the E-Class wagon can carry a grandfather clock and still accommodate three occupants, or a load of lumber can be carried with four people aboard.
Its normal five-seat configuration can easily expand to seven seats by unfolding a standard third-row seat (on which passengers have a view on the rear of the car) from the luggage compartment floor. Actually, the E-Class wagon is the only vehicle in its market segment to feature seven-place seating.
With coil spring suspension up front and electronically controlled air springs at the rear, its load-leveling air suspension keeps the car level regardless of the cargo weight.
An elegant luggage cover and cargo net are attached at the beltline so they don't interfere with the fold-down rear seat. At the same time, the cover can be attached to the folded seatbacks if needed, and it can be raised conveniently whenever the standard power liftgate is opened.
Sporty Yet Luxury too
Fitted with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, the E-Class wagon is available in Sport or Luxury trim for the US market.
All Luxury models come with a comfort suspension and can be identified by a four-lamella front grille, contemporary yet elegant body styling and an interior featuring burl walnut trim.
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The new E-Class wagon is styled like a traditional sedan. Standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive provides an extra measure of traction, whether the road surface is wet, dry or covered with snow.
Smart-looking aluminum roof rails are standard, and inside, a 60-40 fold-down rear seat makes for cavernous cargo capacity that's highly flexible. For example, the E-Class wagon can carry a grandfather clock and still accommodate three occupants, or a load of lumber can be carried with four people aboard.
Its normal five-seat configuration can easily expand to seven seats by unfolding a standard third-row seat (on which passengers have a view on the rear of the car) from the luggage compartment floor. Actually, the E-Class wagon is the only vehicle in its market segment to feature seven-place seating.
With coil spring suspension up front and electronically controlled air springs at the rear, its load-leveling air suspension keeps the car level regardless of the cargo weight.
An elegant luggage cover and cargo net are attached at the beltline so they don't interfere with the fold-down rear seat. At the same time, the cover can be attached to the folded seatbacks if needed, and it can be raised conveniently whenever the standard power liftgate is opened.
Sporty Yet Luxury too
Fitted with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, the E-Class wagon is available in Sport or Luxury trim for the US market.
All Luxury models come with a comfort suspension and can be identified by a four-lamella front grille, contemporary yet elegant body styling and an interior featuring burl walnut trim.
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| Photo: Mercedes-Benz |