Well the Mercedes R-Class certainly is an interesting automobile. Personally, I have no use or interest in it, but there are tons of people out there who will value the badge, safety, performance and practicality of the R-Class. I don't think the car will do well in Europe, even in SWB form and even with diesels. Most buyers will still go for the E-Class and M-Class: that's my prediction because I just don't see Europeans wanting something like an R-Class when the M and E are both so pretty. I don't think the R-Class is ugly anymore, but it's not exactly elegant as well. Oh well, I have not seen one yet so I still might change my mind.

Isn't the SRX an SUV BTW?