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Good news and bad news.
Good news is, the Hockey Stick LED's are SO much nicer and more unique/exclusive and dynamic than the Straight look. I for one am very happy that we with the "Sticks" will have an LED design that will be somewhat more "rare" in the E/M-B lineup in time.
![](http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/Autoxotic/eklasseadeespazierstock.jpg)
Bad news is, the new LCD Display is SO MUCH FREAKING NICER than our display.
Good news is, the Hockey Stick LED's are SO much nicer and more unique/exclusive and dynamic than the Straight look. I for one am very happy that we with the "Sticks" will have an LED design that will be somewhat more "rare" in the E/M-B lineup in time.
![](http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/Autoxotic/eklasseadeespazierstock.jpg)
Bad news is, the new LCD Display is SO MUCH FREAKING NICER than our display.
![](http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/Autoxotic/1024_KI_212_MJ2012.jpg)
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That would be an interesting option for current owners if an upgrade kit is available.
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Thanks man! ![Cheers](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
They definitely look like the same openings/same exact bumper. The straight LED's just throw off the visual I think.
I'm sure there will be an expensive kit to switch. I think it looks good, but it gives the car a much more ubiquitous-with-the-lineup/corporate face than the Hockey Sticks.
The new ones are a less aggressive, classier look it seems.
![Cheers](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
They definitely look like the same openings/same exact bumper. The straight LED's just throw off the visual I think.
I'm sure there will be an expensive kit to switch. I think it looks good, but it gives the car a much more ubiquitous-with-the-lineup/corporate face than the Hockey Sticks.
The new ones are a less aggressive, classier look it seems.
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Thanks man! ![Cheers](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
They definitely look like the same openings/same exact bumper. The straight LED's just throw off the visual I think.
I'm sure there will be an expensive kit to switch. I think it looks good, but it gives the car a much more ubiquitous-with-the-lineup/corporate face than the Hockey Sticks.
The new ones are a less aggressive, classier look it seems.
![Cheers](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
They definitely look like the same openings/same exact bumper. The straight LED's just throw off the visual I think.
I'm sure there will be an expensive kit to switch. I think it looks good, but it gives the car a much more ubiquitous-with-the-lineup/corporate face than the Hockey Sticks.
The new ones are a less aggressive, classier look it seems.
I can't decide yet which I like better. The hockey sticks, as you noted, are more aggressive, but the straight looks more integrated.
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The C-Class underwent a major interior refresh in 2005 as well which was still inside the current model run. I would easily classify that refresh just as drastic as the refresh the C-Class is undergoing today. With that said, it's not impossible that MB will do the same with the current mediocre E interior.
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After seeing the photos that K-A posted, I started looking around a found another shot of the revised front end. From this angle, it looks like it may be a slightly modified front fascia. Still can't tell for sure.
I hope this picture posts right:
I hope this picture posts right:
![](http://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/wp-content/uploads/1024_E-Klasse_212.jpg)
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That appears to be a luxury version which has a different front facia. I see the chrome trim strip on the rear bumper and the rocker panels are flat versus contoured as well as the extra slat in the front grill.
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
That's actually the Avantgarde model in Europe (Luxury front bumper basically). The one I posted was actually the first pic I've seen with the AMG Sport bumper and the straight LED's. But the LED's are identical to the ones in the pic you posted.
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Is this the new Parktronic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppCGBJGNbsk
Is this even comming in the USA's CLS550?
Is it comming to the E?
Me wants!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppCGBJGNbsk
Is this even comming in the USA's CLS550?
Is it comming to the E?
Me wants!!!
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So K-A, your picture is the unified front end that Sport and Luxury models will share in 2012, yes? It's subtle, but I like the 2012 front end better than the luxury front.
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I agree that the 2012 bumper is nice, however, I find that my 2011 Luxury front is smoother and has more of an S class look to it, especially with the 4 lamella grill. The new front look a bit bloated to me from the photo.
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Yeah, the Luxury IMO looks terrible with the Hockey LED's, as they're too aggressive. The straight look is perfect and very classy with the Luxury front bumper. The Sport I find is better with the aggressive Hockey Stick LED's.
Voy2K: The picture I posted is of the Sport with the straight LED's, the other one is the Luxury front bumper with those same LED's.
Voy2K: The picture I posted is of the Sport with the straight LED's, the other one is the Luxury front bumper with those same LED's.
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I don't know of any change of front bumper markers.
The pics are of the "ECE" European Version that are not required to have Orange Reflectors on the front bumper/headlights..
I don't know of any change of front bumper markers.
The pics are of the "ECE" European Version that are not required to have Orange Reflectors on the front bumper/headlights..