Lest you outdoor types think that the new M-Class is only good for the country club, here’s a Mercedes ad that shows us the rough and ready side of this capable luxury SUV.

The 20-second clip begins with a young businessman-type guy coming across a tree blocking the road. Fade out to a scene where the guy gets home and is welcomed by his young wife, wondering why he’s late. All is then explained when the rear hatch door is opened and we find the tree chopped up for firewood.

Mercedes could have opted for the usual driving around the tree in off-road fashion but that’s too archetypal. This twist should make for better recall when customers in the showroom are reminded that the new M-Class can be a workhorse too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LvBFcSDBf_8