Originally Posted by ported_head
(Post 405499)
It wouldn't be so because the WRX is not equipped with an automatic transmission. |
Originally Posted by vcash
(Post 405463)
Our old ML 320 circa 1999 has 4MATIC as an option. Again - not sure if the RHD MLs have the AWD option or are RWD with 4WD option? Ajmat - Care to field this one? |
Originally Posted by nitrous
(Post 405318)
GTO, The 4Matic option has been there in the E for a longtime now. Just not in India. |
Originally Posted by vcash
(Post 405346)
@@GTO The 4matic option is available for the C, E and S as well as all SUVs. Might be a US / Europe thing since we really don't need AWD in India / Asia. |
Originally Posted by GTO
(Post 405714)
My bad, I thought this was one of the limited edition E350s from India. |
Originally Posted by Sahil
(Post 405718)
What E350 limited edition in India? Shed some more light on this.... |
Dear The ML is the face lift 2004 version, bought CBU in 2005 from MBIL. Its a permanent 4 wheel drive[thats a AWD] the only option the driver has is to shift to "low range" for difficult terrains. so it means the 4matic doesnt it? but it also has the ESP, so i guess the electronic sensors shift ratios according to drive/road/speed etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by V-16 (Post 405498)Scooby, the ML as i understand is a 4X4 which translates to not being permanant 4 wheel drive so cannot be termed as a 4Matic. If it is, then its an AWD like the Forrester. The problem here is that motor car companies have patented certain terms and as such the other companies cannot use them. 4Matic is a merc owned term or word as a logo as Quattro is used only used by Audi. I think your previously owned Sti would meet the norms and can be termed as a 4Matic but not legally. Take common rail diesel technology for instance. Hyundai cals it Crdi, Mahindras call it CrDe, Ford calls it Tdci, Mercedes calls it Cdi but they all mean the same using the same technology. Im my opinion the 4Matic = Permanant 4Wheel Drive. What the companies do is add different features like Hill Descent etc and change the power transfer ratios to the wheels and advertise their product as superior. But if one can change the power transfer from front/rear to four wheel as in the humble jeep it not a permanent 4 wheeler.
Phew! hope that helped.
Yes, the E350 CBU is available in india, thru the dealers. Infact they are not able to sell them because of the high prices. come with full options and lying with MBIL for 6 months now!! including panaromic roof. earlier prices were 65lacs on road, now it seems they are offering some discounts to liquidate them.[just as how i picked up the ML at a discount in 2005]Quote:
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Originally Posted by V-16
(Post 406183)
well im not too sure but i think there is no 4Matic available in MB suvs which means that they are already 4Matic :D. I presume this is MBs way of badging sedans and saloons which are not actually seen as 4WDs. So that means now if one does'nt fancy SUVs (that would be someone like myself) but have to get a 4X4 car, (not being an SUV) due to weather conditions or whatever, one has a choice and can get a 4X4 non SUV, only its called 4Matic ie the feel of a car and the driveability of an SUV. Tell you, these ad guys. Of course the whle expanation above goes for a toss out of the window if merc does make a 4Matic ML which i seriously doubt. So ure right about your ml already being 4Matic then!! |
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