Island Life Magazine Ltd November/December 2005 | Page 61

MOTORING

the form of the
multi-function
steering wheel
with the direct
select steering
column gear
selector, as
well as the
refined interior
appointments. For
added peace of mind,
there's the Pre-Safe system
standard on all models.
The new automatic gearbox, which is referred to
as 7G-Tronic, is a 7 speed automatic
transmission. Gears are selected directly
without any perceptible interruption in tractive
power. Should you wish to brake sharply or
accelerate briskly, the gearbox simply skips a
few gears and gives a silky smooth change and
further fuel savings all add up to produce a
winning combination. If however you are
harbouring sporty ambitions, you can manually
down shift using the standard DIRECT-SELECT
buttons on the steering wheel.
Well how would you sum up this new M class,
its got the build quality that you have come to
expect from a Mercedes, the driving dynamics
are superb and ergonomically you would find it
hard to beat, so over all the new M class is in a
class of its own
For information contact:
Esplanade Ltd
Medina Avenue
Newport
Isle of Wight
01983 52 32 32
www.esplanade.co.uk

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