3.7L (227) SOHC SMPI 18-valve alloy V6 engine

Dual-stage resonance intake manifold

5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/Touch Shift, optimum gear programming

2-speed electronic transfer case w/dashboard switch

Full-time 4-wheel drive

Front/rear tow hooks

Independent double wishbone high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms & high-strength forged steel lower arms front suspension-inc: anti-dive geometry, torsion bar springs, double-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Independent double wishbone high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms rear suspension-inc: anti-squat geometry, alignment control, concentric coil springs, double-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

255/60HR17 all-season performance tires

Temporary-use spare tire

Pwr rack & pinion steering w/hydraulic damper

Pwr 4-wheel front internally vented/solid rear disc brakes

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Black protective-coated roof rails

Color-keyed bumpers/rub strips/rocker sills

Black grille w/black ribs

Variable-focus halogen headlamps w/high-impact polycarbonate lenses, driver- selectable light-sensing headlamps

Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/one touch)

Single red rear fog lamp integrated w/left taillamp

Neutral-tinted glass for all windows

Intermittent rear wiper/washer

Black door handles

60/40 split folding rear seat w/(3) 4-way adjustable headrests, rear folding armrest

Center console-inc: two-level storage, cup holder

Brushed stainless-steel door sill trim

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital odometer, outside temp indicator, resettable trip meter, fuel/coolant temp gauges, touch shift gear selection display, quartz clock, Mercedes-Benz maintenance system

Warning lights-inc: low fuel, low coolant, brake-pad wear, low washer fluid

Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, headlamps-on, remove key from ignition

Central locking system w/4-button remote control, selective unlocking of drivers door/fuel filler or all doors or tailgate, anti-cloning safeguard, driver-programmable automatic drive away locking

Cruise control

HomeLink compatible garage door control

Anti-theft engine immobilizer

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/exterior temp

Modular Control System (MCS)-inc: single in-dash control center, 5" color LCD screen, multi-function operating panel

MCS AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/auto-reverse cassette, (6) speakers

In-dash storage pockets/dual retractable cup holders

(4) 12-volt pwr outlets located in dash/cargo area/front/rear ashtrays

Storage in all (4) doors

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

(4) overhead passenger assist grips

Lighting-inc: front/second row delayed-fadeout courtesy lamps, (4) overhead reading lamps, cargo area courtesy light, entrance lamps for all doors, night security illumination

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Dual front seatback pockets

Dual retractable cup holders

Velour cargo floor carpeting

Retractible/removable cargo cover

Floor-mounted cargo tie-downs

Side-impact air curtains for 1st/2nd row outboard seating positions

3-point height adjustable front seat belts w/force limiter & emergency tensioning retractors

3-point height adjustable outboard rear seat belts w/middle lap seat belt

Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system