Children and car seats are fine, but a car in this price range should offer a slightly better back seat, especially when it was new. The list ranges from Monoblock A wheels in size 8. Homogeneously shaped Brabus rocker panels create a perfect aerodynamic transition between front and rear wheel arches. And there are improvements over the C-class too, such as the door-mounted seat controls. That depends entirely on what you are using it for and what you expect to get out of your money.
Exclusive interior design has always been a special strength of Brabus. The platform continues to share resources with the C-Class sedans today. But for some it might be the perfect car, with looks to scare other mums on the school run. This is likely due to it sharing the C-Class sedan chassis, but the responsiveness of the steering makes the car very nice to handle. The range of available Brabus accessories includes stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated Brabus logo, various versions of an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, and even interior trim sets made from high-quality woods with various grains or from genuine carbon fiber. Another great thing about this car is the size. Mercedes-Benz is known for producing beautiful cars and this model certainly has aged gracefully.
And finally, the headlights are bullshit. Mercedes also has a way of making a maintenance interval or service interval light pop up on your dash every 17 miles. For even more agile handling and a ride height lowered by some 35 millimeters 1. At night it looks very nice. Probably fine for kids and the occasional back seat passengers, but definitely not suited for two adults making a road trip.
The company-own Brabus upholstery shop fulfills customers' customization requests in any desired color and with a wide variety of exquisite materials and numerous upholstery designs. I was able to fit an entire toolbox from Home Depot in the back as well as a full sized dresser. Homogeneously shaped Brabus rocker panels create a perfect aerodynamic transition between front and rear wheel arches. It can go into downtown easily and also off the beaten path once in a while without a problem. For even more agile handling and a ride height lowered by some 35 millimeters 1. That is until we get the recently announced 2. Although there are hints of in the looks, it strikes us as very 1980s.
The door shuts firmly without rattle, the steering wheel feels nice, the push button start is large and the cabin feels spacious without seeming over the top. The leather seats still fill good to sit in, are easy to adjust, and using seat memory is a breeze. This is simply my opinion based on driving the car and it is completely unfiltered. Boxy on the outside, boxy on the inside? Think of it as the smaller offspring of the iconic G-class. Steering the car is sharp and crisp as well, with lots of nice feedback, something I was surprised by, to say the least. The car responds well and feels like it has ample power.
With meticulous precision the specialists create superb interiors custom-tailored to the individual customers' preferences. But if you want a powerful petrol off-roader then the 268bhp 3. The interior is slightly more subtle than the exterior - but it still looks as if it's built from bricks. As far as gauge clusters go this one is top notch. One thing about this car is that it looks good. .
The program includes performance tuning for all engine variants, gasoline and diesel, sporty yet elegant body components, one-piece and multi-piece wheels with matching suspension solutions, and exclusive interior options. As weird as this is to say the backup camera is unreasonably crisp. As far as car reviews go you can view my opinion on the current state of reviews in my post:. A lot of the parts are lifted from the , so the ergonomics are fundamentally sound. The car is beautiful with the optional headlight upgrade, it really should have been standard equipment.
The wood inlays in the dash are very nice but unfortunately, age has caused some blemishes which would indicate that the woodgrain the car might not have been the highest of quality, but it still looks sharp. Gear changing is easy and the lever is actually off the side of the steering wheel in much the same way vintage cars have the old school gear lever. The seat adjustments sit on the door panel, a design aspect that I personally love about Mercedes and it makes adjusting the seats easy and simple. It comes with a lot of nice standard technology that has aged well, especially the hilariously crisp back-up camera. There is a tendency for used car shoppers to see steep discounts on luxury cars and assume it means they are cheap to own, but the truth is that they are so heavily depreciated because of the cost of ownership.
One last pet peeve I have is that the car can be a little loud on the highway. The layout of the cabin puts everything at your fingertips mostly utilizing the center console control knob which is easily reached by the driver and passenger alike. A new X3 is also under development, and Audi has just unveiled its. This aerodynamic-enhancement component was developed in the wind tunnel, and features daytime running lights as well as optional auxiliary high beams and fog lamps. For even more power Brabus has developed its Brabus 4.
It seems to be just right. It always catches me off guard how agile the car feels despite it being high off the ground and top-heavy. The program includes performance tuning for all engine variants, gasoline and diesel, sporty yet elegant body components, one-piece and multi-piece wheels with matching suspension solutions, and exclusive interior options. For even more power Brabus has developed its Brabus 4. The list ranges from Monoblock A wheels in size 8.