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Old 12-16-2009, 03:44 PM
lkchris lkchris is offline
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Originally Posted by i-osprey View Post
This article confirms what you said about off-road packages not being available in North America, but why? Is it because the typical American luxury SUV buyer never leaves the pavement?
It's because every single drivetrain combination requires a separate, very expensive EPA certification. If MBUSA determines projected sales won't merit the effort and cost, the USA market doesn't get it.
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