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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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Third row seats??
Hi,

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When 3rd gen debuted at 2011, some said there will be a three row version.
However, the third row has not been mentioned since then. Not even after MB removed the R from their line up.
Does anyone know if a third row version is on the way?

Thanks.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 02:39 AM
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I do rememeber all that chatter. Ordering a 2014 ASAP so that would be vital to know ill ask my dealer.
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I have not seen any formative info as of now on any plans for "muchkin" 3rd row seats - ie like Honda Pilot or MDX.. what I have been told since early 2000's Mercedes has had a internal safety beef with munchkin seats
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Originally Posted by GL1497
Hi,

First post here.
When 3rd gen debuted at 2011, some said there will be a three row version.
However, the third row has not been mentioned since then. Not even after MB removed the R from their line up.
Does anyone know if a third row version is on the way?
I believe MB thinks that would siphon off GL purchases, so, IMO, you will not see that happen.
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So far mercedes has been committed to "full size 3rd row seats" and "full 3rd row safety" - they would need to choose a new direction.
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So far mercedes has been committed to "full size 3rd row seats" and "full 3rd row safety" - they would need to choose a new direction.
E-Wagon has the third row, and it's far from "full"
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I believe MB thinks that would siphon of GL purchases, so, IMO, you will not see that happen.
^^ I agree, I think MB feels that it may cannibalize some of the GL sales.
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