A plethora of features are found in the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 SUV, offering a variety of performance, comfort and style. This model comes standard with 4MATIC 4-wheel drive, which has a 50/50 front/rear torque split maintained, making the ride more even.

The ‘08 R350 SUV comes with a V6 engine producing 268-horse power, and also uses a 7-speed automatic transmission with column-mounted driver adaptive shifting and touch shift, allowing the driver to manually downshift and allows upshift via rocker buttons behind the steering wheel spokes.

AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and dual heated power mirrors add to the sleek, elegant appearance of the R350 SUV. Other exterior features that contribute to convenience include dual heated power mirrors, a liftgate close assist and light-sensing headlamps.

Taking a look inside the vehicle, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and dual-zone climate control give comfort to occupants in the R350 SUV, and features adding to style including Birdseye Maple wood trim on the console and doors and aluminum trim along the console, and MB-Tex front and rear upholstery.

Safety comes in abundance with this Mercedes-Benz’s Integrated Restraint System, including dual-stage airbags for front occupants, passenger sensors that avoid unnecessary airbag deployment by detecting the presence of an occupant. There’s also a Universal LATCH System, which helps secure child safety seats. An optional Tele-Aid program provides 24-hour emergency aid, which can be helpful in the case of an accident.

The 2008 R350 SUV from Mercedes-Benz is advanced, convenient and reliable, making it an appealing ride for this year.