The all-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, due to be launched in Australia in June this year, has had its price released.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 220 d All-Terrain, as it will be known, will be available to Australian buyers from $109,900 plus on-road costs.
The new All-Terrain, as the name suggests, is a car looking to take on a variety of conditions. Featuring 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard, the car also employs a range of other features, such as increased ground clearance, to provide some off-road capabilities.
Also standard on the new All-Terrain is Dynamic Select. This allows the driver to select a transmission mode which automatically adjusts the engine, transmission, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and steering to give the car better handling across a range of driving conditions.
Of special mention is the ‘All-Terrain’ mode. This mode raises the chassis a further 20mm at speeds below 35 km/h among other automatic adjustments. The steering angle, the vehicle level (position of the air suspension), the angle of slope and the angle of inclination, the accelerator/brake position and a compass is also displayed via a special indicator in the vehicle display.
Other changes to the All-Terrain model include a new grille, silver-chrome front bumper and panelling in underride guard-look and black wheel arch covers on the outside.
On the inside, there is now stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, plus floor mats with All-Terrain lettering.
Under the bonnet is the newly developed 1950cc four-cylinder diesel engine (143kW at 3800rpm and 400Nm at 1600-2800rpm).
The new 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission is available as standard on the All-Terrain.
Other standard features include leather upholstery, Driver Assistance Package PLUS, KEYLESS-GO with hands-free access, an ECO start-stop feature, LED MULTIBEAM headlamps, roof rails, underbody protection, and 20-inch alloy wheels round out the package.
Let’s start a Car Conversation, do you think the 4MATIC all-wheel drive and transmission modes will give the Mercedes-Benz E 220d All Terrain enough off-road capability? Is this the right mix of on and off-road performance?
