Mercedes 2019 Release

Fortune does not essentially favor the bold in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The Mercedes 2019 Release stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply final year, the Mercedes 2019 Release is one of the newer entries in this phase. As such, all the most recent safety features are available, from a surround-view parking digital camera to forward collision warning system that may establish pedestrians. In contrast to some competitors, most of these features can only be ordered on the highest trim degree, but at least you will get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated front seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the Mercedes 2019 Release gives two various powertrains should you aren’t glad with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: Once you begin checking the choices containers, the Mercedes 2019 Release can be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing materials quality also would possibly give prospective patrons pause.

The Mercedes 2019 Release is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit more than most rivals. It’s bought in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks as if an important deal till you understand that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you’ll have to attend for it to be built. You’ll discover the LS at practically any dealer, nevertheless it’s dearer and would not add a lot. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit more expensive and includes extra options and access to further options. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains it all.

Three engines are offered on the Mercedes 2019 Release. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optionally available and comes normal with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Also optionally available is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Both of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.