Rich people have big families, too, which is why Mercedes came up with the R-Class, a luxurious seven-seat people-mover. It also designed the R-Class to sit higher than a normal wagon and fitted it with all-wheel drive for extra traction in slippery conditions rather than off-road work. The first generation, introduced in 2006, was not popular, partly because of its odd front end styling, so Mercedes has given the new model a more masculine SUV-like nose. It has also rationalised the model line-up and now offers only a single 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.