BREAKING NEWS: R gets a 7th seat!
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BREAKING NEWS: R gets a 7th seat!
Autoweek is reporting in the Sept 18th Edition that early 2007 the R will receive a 2nd row bench seat. I for one am very happy to read this.
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Autoweek is reporting in the Sept 18th Edition that early 2007 the R will receive a 2nd row bench seat. I for one am very happy to read this.
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I have to wonder,
Autoweek is reporting in the Sept 18th Edition that early 2007 the R will receive a 2nd row bench seat. I for one am very happy to read this.
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I love my Honda Odyssey Touring. It has much more usable interior space than the R or the GL, that is why I ended up buying it instead of those. I think it is the Honda's front wheel drive configuration that allows its cabin to be so much roomier than the RWD R and GL, even though the overall length is about the same.
I saw the Vito while I was in Spain in August. I think a deluxe version of it could do well in the States. Has anyone driven a Vito?
I saw the Vito while I was in Spain in August. I think a deluxe version of it could do well in the States. Has anyone driven a Vito?
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not to discredit Autoweek, but I would like to know where they got this info. The 07 models (with captian 2nd row seats) are already out and that would be the same model that would be available in early 07.
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I believe someone close to the R-Class product manager in Stuttgart might have leaked it to them. Another, usually very reliable source, JESMB.DE (http://www.jesmb.de) reported on October 11, 2006:
"Die R-Klasse kann alternativ ab Frühjahr 2007 auch mit einer 3er Sitzbank im Fond anstelle der zwei Einzelsessel geordert werden."
Product managers are not always correct, though.
"Die R-Klasse kann alternativ ab Frühjahr 2007 auch mit einer 3er Sitzbank im Fond anstelle der zwei Einzelsessel geordert werden."
Product managers are not always correct, though.
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A recent online survey on the R class hinted that the addition of a 7th seat was/is possible.
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Anyway, after talking to SQE and PE today this is what I found. The R will get the Bench 2nd row as an option, but will remain a 5 seater. The option will include a 60:40 type 2nd row and no 3rd row seating (more cargo space). The R will still be available with the standard captain 2nd row and 3rd row seating also. The option will come at a yaer model change and will be available on the 08 model's.
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Interesting if true. I hope this is a presage that the next generation will be a foot or two longer than the current R is, and that plans are in the works to make it so. The current R is only large enough for 4 if the occupants have any luggage whatsoever. Too much attention was paid to exterior appearance, and not enough to fuctionality and practicality of the interior. Headroom in rear seats also fell victim to aesthetics. I bet it is a sweet ride, too bad I will never know.
