Gunning intercity across the golden Australian landscape is a great way to come into contact with one of the most beautiful countries on the earth. The wildflowers, the mystical landscapes and the bird life move your spirit. The big German wagon, the Mercedes Benz R280 CDI, also engages the mind of the driver like few other people movers can.

Load the Mercedes Benz R280 CDI up with family, friends and gear, and head out along the intercity coastal runs and the breathtaking views are superb. The ability of the Mercedes Benz R280 CDI to pamper and relax its occupants is nothing short of first class. The journey will be enjoyed by all, as the Mercedes Benz R280 CDI SUV Tourer takes command boasting such luxury items as a premium audio system with CD player; “Executive chairs” at the front, with partial electric adjustment; a leather multifunction steering wheel and THERMATIC automatic climate control with a combination filter. The aluminium trim elements on doors, dashboard console, centre console and dashboard create a very stylish cabin ambience, especially as this is combined with beautiful – and very comfortable – leather seating. The new-look R-Class SUV Tourer now offers even more space with 7 seats as standard – so you can take everyone along for the ride. It also comes with an AMG inspired styling package as standard, featuring front and rear aprons and side skirts that look exceptionally striking. You can personalise your surroundings with a choice of two Luxury Packages that add a sense of pleasure to your journeys – no matter how long you’re on the road in the Mercedes Benz R-280 CDI for.

For the driver, the roomy Mercedes Benz R-280 CDI SUV Tourer handles the road like a sports car. 4ETS electronic traction system, all-wheel drive, a 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission, an Electronic Stability Programme that incorporates an ESP trailer stabilisation including an anti-lock braking system and Brake Assist system makes the vehicle great fun to drive. As you can imagine, the Mercedes Benz R280 CDI sits on the road beautifully satisfies with a magnetic ride. The 18-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels are shod with 255/55 tyres that are standard for the R 280 CDI. Muscle up front is punchy. The V6 CDI diesel engine in the R 280 CDI will impress you with its extraordinarily smooth operation and enormous torque. There is 440 Nm on offer. The R 280 CDI generates 140 kW.

Hit the intercity roads swiftly, and all occupants can rest assured that the sleekly designed Mercedes-Benz R280 CDI has the goods to protect all inside with the latest in automotive crash protection. There are airbags with multi-stage deployment logic, sidebags for the driver and front seat passenger, plus window-airbags for all three rows of seats in the rear.

Enjoy Australia in the stunning Mercedes Benz R280 CDI.

The current model series includes the:

• Mercedes Benz R280 CDI

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