What Is It?
Mercedes-Benz Vision Grand Sports Tourer
What's Special About It?
Ever wonder how the Mercedes-Benz/Chrysler relationship would play itself out on the streets? Well, we have the Crossfire and the Pacifica and now the Vision GST. If you think the Vision looks familiar, it could be because it bears a striking resemblance to the Chrysler Pacifica, especially in the rear quarter area. Granted, the Benz is more luxurious than the Chrysler and offers a much more interesting powertrain, but the relationship is obvious even to the casual observer. Like the Pacifica, the Vision offers seating for six in three rows of two and has the flexibility to accommodate more people or more cargo depending on your needs.
Speaking of the powertrain, the Vision is motivated by a V8 diesel hybrid that combines incredible fuel efficiency with sport sedan performance. The fuel economy goal for the Vision is 33 mpg, but numbers as high as 35 have been suggested. Not impressed by a fuel-sipping Benz? The car's performance stats should impress skeptics and enthusiasts alike. With a 0-to-60-mph time of about 6.5 seconds, the 30 mpg figure seems all the more impressive.
What's Edmunds' Take?
If you're looking for Mercedes-Benz luxury but find that you need minivanlike versatility, the Vision Grand Sports Tourer should fit the bill perfectly. — Brian Moody
Mercedes-Benz Vision Grand Sports Tourer
What's Special About It?
Ever wonder how the Mercedes-Benz/Chrysler relationship would play itself out on the streets? Well, we have the Crossfire and the Pacifica and now the Vision GST. If you think the Vision looks familiar, it could be because it bears a striking resemblance to the Chrysler Pacifica, especially in the rear quarter area. Granted, the Benz is more luxurious than the Chrysler and offers a much more interesting powertrain, but the relationship is obvious even to the casual observer. Like the Pacifica, the Vision offers seating for six in three rows of two and has the flexibility to accommodate more people or more cargo depending on your needs.
Speaking of the powertrain, the Vision is motivated by a V8 diesel hybrid that combines incredible fuel efficiency with sport sedan performance. The fuel economy goal for the Vision is 33 mpg, but numbers as high as 35 have been suggested. Not impressed by a fuel-sipping Benz? The car's performance stats should impress skeptics and enthusiasts alike. With a 0-to-60-mph time of about 6.5 seconds, the 30 mpg figure seems all the more impressive.
What's Edmunds' Take?
If you're looking for Mercedes-Benz luxury but find that you need minivanlike versatility, the Vision Grand Sports Tourer should fit the bill perfectly. — Brian Moody
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