“ It has an image which
oozes style and luxury
but most of all, Class ”
table slides into place and can act as a
desk for a single seat or a central table. The rear bench also folds flat just
in case you fancy a lie down and the
single seats can rotate for a flexible
setup. It’s not Mercedes S Class or
BMW 7 Series luxury, but it doesn’t
need to be. It works in a comfortable
and professional environment.
The Caravelle Comfortline comes
in at R775, 000. Add around R30K
for the 4Motion. If this vehicle is being used for corporate or luxury travel,
then the only option you should really go for is the Highline model. This
variant will set you back R857 000
for the standard two wheel drive and
a startling R890,000 for the 4Motion. All models feature a 2.0 litre
132kW BiTDI (Turbo Diesel) engine
linked to the great DSG gearbox. This
engine produces a healthy 400Nm
of torque and although it’s not even
slightly quick off the line, highway
driving and cruising is a breeze. I hope
to see more of these types of vehicles being used privately more often,
as they simply make so much sense.
Next month we’ll look at the updated Mercedes V-Class and how their
already strong platform has taken a
By Sam Ayres