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20 Times Automakers Tried to Be Cool… and Totally Missed

18. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

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A sleek Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury minivan stands parked, embodying ambition but remembered as one of Mercedes’ rare flops. | Photo by Ishan Kulshrestha on Pexels

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class set out to redefine family transport by mixing minivan versatility with German luxury.
But its unclear identity—neither a true SUV nor a classic minivan—left buyers bewildered.
Sales lagged, and the R-Class quietly exited the stage, remembered more for its confusion than its comfort. Source: Car and Driver

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