RUMOR MILL: Mercedes To Revive R-Class Minivan As A 1000HP EV

With the exception of China, Mercedes-Benz has discontinued the R-Class in its lineup for one compelling reason: dismal sales numbers. The minivan isn't just attractive enough for trivial car buyers and enthusiasts alike, even with the existence of the R63 that carries a handbuilt 6.2-liter V8 producing 503 horsepower (375 kilowatts) and 465 pound-feet (630 Newton-meters) of torque.

But is the defunct R-Class making a comeback? Well, not entirely if we're to believe this latest scoop from Car Magazine.

cidflekken - 11/23/2020 12:00:22 PM

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So it's really not the R-Class at all...

Car4life1 - 11/23/2020 2:39:44 PM

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China loved that R Class like crazy, I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on an R 63

dumpsty - 11/23/2020 3:22:32 PM

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Why not?!

The overall body style & variable vehicle platform lends itself to holding more batteries possibly. The model line is still known for it's luxury people-mover body style. And the R-class would still make a great livery vehicle anywhere.