Tach together, I will be able to drive my leased R for about a year, then something new has to be done. Now, however, it is clear that the R-Class is no longer available as a new vehicle, the question will arise about the alternative. My requirement profile is (1) spacious for 6-7 people or a lot of room for e.g. buying a hardware store, (2) comfortable, safe and fast. At Mercedes-Benz I probably won’t find any more. ch a 7-seater (see www.motor-talk.de/forum/r-or-gl-t3010318.html?highlight#post27104187), ML and E-Class combo as well as Shooting Brake are too small, a bus a la Vito is not really comfortable. What would your brand-independent suggestions be as an alternative to the R? asks the HHH1961