2012 official photos and details
07-12-2011, 11:17 AM
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2012 official photos and details
"The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV, the third generation of the successful SUV, is scheduled to make its on-road debut in the United States this week. Along with the R-Class and GL-Class, the M-Class SUV is produced in the USA at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which began production in 1997 with the first-generation M-Class.
The all-new M-Class received updates both inside and out, the 2012 M-Class sits about 3/4-inch lower than the previous model, the new SUV is nearly an inch longer and a half-inch wider. It also took styling cues from other Mercedes-Benz models, we see the CLS in the headlights, the E-Class in the taillights and the SLS AMG in the SUV’s grille. On the inside, the cabin received several updates that we like, a sporty, four-spoke steering wheel frames a hooded twin-gauge instrument cluster as well as wood and aluminum elements with controls in a silver shadow finish and soothing ambient lighting.
The real change to the M-Class came in the way of engine updates. The ML350 Bluetec now offers a powerful turbo-diesel V-6 with 240 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque. A petrol V-6 with direct injection powers the ML350 4Matic and offers 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. We are still waiting on news of a ML450 hybrid, ML550 V-8 and the all powerful ML63 AMG....."
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...on-road-debut/
The all-new M-Class received updates both inside and out, the 2012 M-Class sits about 3/4-inch lower than the previous model, the new SUV is nearly an inch longer and a half-inch wider. It also took styling cues from other Mercedes-Benz models, we see the CLS in the headlights, the E-Class in the taillights and the SLS AMG in the SUV’s grille. On the inside, the cabin received several updates that we like, a sporty, four-spoke steering wheel frames a hooded twin-gauge instrument cluster as well as wood and aluminum elements with controls in a silver shadow finish and soothing ambient lighting.
The real change to the M-Class came in the way of engine updates. The ML350 Bluetec now offers a powerful turbo-diesel V-6 with 240 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque. A petrol V-6 with direct injection powers the ML350 4Matic and offers 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. We are still waiting on news of a ML450 hybrid, ML550 V-8 and the all powerful ML63 AMG....."
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...on-road-debut/
07-12-2011, 11:35 AM
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"The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV, the third generation of the successful SUV, is scheduled to make its on-road debut in the United States this week. Along with the R-Class and GL-Class, the M-Class SUV is produced in the USA at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which began production in 1997 with the first-generation M-Class.
The all-new M-Class received updates both inside and out, the 2012 M-Class sits about 3/4-inch lower than the previous model, the new SUV is nearly an inch longer and a half-inch wider. It also took styling cues from other Mercedes-Benz models, we see the CLS in the headlights, the E-Class in the taillights and the SLS AMG in the SUV’s grille. On the inside, the cabin received several updates that we like, a sporty, four-spoke steering wheel frames a hooded twin-gauge instrument cluster as well as wood and aluminum elements with controls in a silver shadow finish and soothing ambient lighting.
The real change to the M-Class came in the way of engine updates. The ML350 Bluetec now offers a powerful turbo-diesel V-6 with 240 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque. A petrol V-6 with direct injection powers the ML350 4Matic and offers 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. We are still waiting on news of a ML450 hybrid, ML550 V-8 and the all powerful ML63 AMG....."
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...on-road-debut/
The all-new M-Class received updates both inside and out, the 2012 M-Class sits about 3/4-inch lower than the previous model, the new SUV is nearly an inch longer and a half-inch wider. It also took styling cues from other Mercedes-Benz models, we see the CLS in the headlights, the E-Class in the taillights and the SLS AMG in the SUV’s grille. On the inside, the cabin received several updates that we like, a sporty, four-spoke steering wheel frames a hooded twin-gauge instrument cluster as well as wood and aluminum elements with controls in a silver shadow finish and soothing ambient lighting.
The real change to the M-Class came in the way of engine updates. The ML350 Bluetec now offers a powerful turbo-diesel V-6 with 240 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque. A petrol V-6 with direct injection powers the ML350 4Matic and offers 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. We are still waiting on news of a ML450 hybrid, ML550 V-8 and the all powerful ML63 AMG....."
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...on-road-debut/
07-13-2011, 06:34 PM
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Any info on when exactly hids will he available. I know the literature had 2 dates. Any chance of earlier or special arrival. Any info on sport package exterior?
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My dealer said January on the HIDs; that could change as launch gets nearer, but it's usually not for the better! No other info. I expect things will solidify in August.
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I wish you the best in finding ur vehicle, I like the Q7 TDI as an alternative.
The R 350 Bluetec is interesting too
The AMG sport exterior in 2012 ML is standard in Canada, only the sport (Air) suspension is optional. So sport exterior could be a go for you :o)
Have a HAPPY HEALTHY and SAFE FAMILY, hope all goes well for you all.
Doug
The R 350 Bluetec is interesting too
The AMG sport exterior in 2012 ML is standard in Canada, only the sport (Air) suspension is optional. So sport exterior could be a go for you :o)
Have a HAPPY HEALTHY and SAFE FAMILY, hope all goes well for you all.
Doug
