Monday, July 11, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class First Look

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
We can see SLS AMG in the grille, with CLS in the headlights, and E-class in the taillights.
Like the exterior, the cabin of the M-Class is getting a welcomed update. We especially like the new four-spoke steering wheel, with its wood, leather, and aluminum presenting a classy piece of styling. The center stack looks to have been revised as well, with a cleaner interface overall. Other changes include the leather seats, which look to boast contrasting piping and stitching.
Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
The big news comes on the engine front, with only two engines being mentioned here. The ML350 Bluetec soldiers on, although with a more powerful turbodiesel V-6 that now generates 240 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque (as opposed to the old engine that only netted 210 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque). Besides the oil-burner, a gas-powered V-6, with direct injection powers the ML350 4Matic. With 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque on tap, it represents a nice jump from the old car’s 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Interestingly, there is no mention of the V-8-powered ML550, the hybrid ML450, or the fire-breathing ML63 AMG.
Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class -

Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Photo: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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