While Volvo, Volkswagen and Buick trim or eliminate wagons from their U.S. lineups, Mercedes-Benz is sticking with a different direction — off-road — with the next-generation E-Class wagon coming next summer.
The 2024 E-Class All-Terrain, introduced Sunday at the Munich auto show, grows taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model, and undergoes a host of upgrades designed to appeal to customers who like the look of a beefy wagon that can traverse dirt and gravel country roads.
The All-Terrain’s Airmatic suspension system places air suspension bellows at each wheel to maintain ground clearance regardless of the load.
The interior has electrically folding rear seats and a total cargo capacity of more than 64 cubic feet. The tailgate opens and closes electronically via the key fob. The All-Terrain’s exterior has wheel arch cladding, a twin louver grille and an under-vehicle guard panel.
No word yet on prices.
The All-Terrain is expected at dealerships about a year from now.