looks ok, but that isn't it. From the spy pics we can see that the side cut line hits at the very top of the wheel well, and not intersecting into it as this rendering shows. Also, there is going to be some sort of rear fender arch, which this rendering does not have. Agreed on the interior. It definately appears to be an improvement, but it doesn't have the distinctive look of the X5. It will obviously show better in studio pics, we'll have to see. But the basic lines don't have the emotive character that the X5 captures.
MBUSA Cited By J.D. Power as Service "Champion." Five luxury automobile brands were in the top 40 brands ranked by J.D. Power and Associates in its annual Customer Service Champions report. Jaguar, Lexus, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln all made the list. They were joined by two other luxury brands: hoteliers Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton. [Source] www.luxist.com :t-cheers:
W166 Info Release Date - V6 M276 & BlueTec M642 LS The next generation M-Class will launch in September 2011 with two V6 variants. Both engine variants will be the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz engine technology allowing for more power, greater torque, and increased fuel economy! The direct injection V6 gasoline ML350 4MATIC will feature 302 hp with 273 lb-ft of torque. The V6 diesel engine will also receive 30 additional horsepower and an astounding 455 lb-ft of torque! MBTAZ: W166 Info Release Date - MBWorld.org Forums
Definately fall. We just got our updated official launch dates for all new products in the US. Everything is later than initially thought. In fact we won't see V8 until 2012.
I gotta agree with them. I recently took our S-class in for service because of some very well noted issue with it getting stuck in "Park." They got another issue fixed for free and gave me a 15% discount that I found out after I took my car in for service. They still gave me that discount. Haven't had that good of service in a LONG time. Hell, even the salesman were chatting it up with me.
New spy photos from Car and Driver. I'd like to say that we'd see the ML at New York, but there still is a good amount of camouflage...
Thats a damn great Profile. Let the battle begin. It will be a very tough decision for the customers M-Class or X5.......
Motortrend has some new shots. :t-cheers: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/2012-mercedes-benz-class-spied-again-before-debut-23341.html
Rumours point to the ML debuting as the GLK had done before it in Shanghai. New York and Auto Shanghai press day is on the same day.
Wow, looking good. See, I'm not automatically biased against all M-B SUV's! It actually looks like a "Benz" to me so far, which is something no Benz SUV, minus the G, has captured. Let's see if it looks as promising once the Camo leaves.
