GLE [Official] 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166)

[fortuner]

Thanks monster what options would you add on the interior

 

[Wolfgang]

^ I'd add the MBTex stitched dash. It's around a $300 option in the US.

Believe supplier is Eismann Bad Urach.

 

[Monster]

Thanks monster what options would you add on the interior

Ambient lighting, full leather interior and extended MB text stitching, and preferably a two tone interior color combination, plus wood for the dash and doors.

 

[Human]

Yup Black is best especially for me i am very fussy with my cars but my family are totally oppsoite for them a car is a car for me my cars are my life...

MY bro says all our interiors are black and exteriors white so he wants a different color...Human the tenorite grey is a exterior colour dark grey do you think it will match with tobacco brown thats the like orange tan colour

IMO any color goes with silver/tenorite (darker) grey (gun metal finish) such as grey, black, tan and red leather

^ I'd add the MBTex stitched dash. It's around a $300 option in the US.

Believe supplier is Eismann Bad Urach.

Now that's me! Great suggestion Wolfgang!

Edit: Two tone, another great suggestion from Monster!

 

[Wolfgang]

New M-Class Launched in India
New M-Class Launched in India - BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog

Only a handful of the M-Class Edition 1 models left in Mercedes’s stockyard
Only a handful of the M-Class Edition 1 models are unsold

 

[K-A]

Big Bro and lil(er) Bro! Finally, an ML that belongs.

 

[fortuner]

hi K-A i see you pics so mate what you think off the ML...its the regular model..

 

[K-A]

It was actually someone's car parked next to mine, but I plan on driving one soon. I have no doubts that it will drive like a luxurious granite brick.

 

[fortuner]

Ok K- A i meant the looks what you think...

I saw my first Ml yesterday a Tenorite Grey it was a standard model..

I sat in it briefly because they didnt want anyone to see the car..

The interior was a full black with alaminum no extras in terms off leather dash but i must say i was blown by the interior ...The seats felt awesome.

 

[K-A]

Oh, yeah, I think it looks great. To note, I'm not a big fan of SUV's, and really not a big fan of Euro SUV's, and have never liked one M-B SUV at all, especially the ML's (the G is another story, I like it as a novelty cool thing). This is the first ML or M-B SUV that I actually think looks like a "Benz", it looks perfectly appropriate for the part, IMO. The interior is great, everything is solid, etc. I still wouldn't buy it myself as I don't have a need for it, but if I wanted a Premium SUV, it might be at or amongst my top picks. I think it can appropriately take the moniker: "The E Class of SUV's", indeed!

 

[montana]

I keep seeing this car everywhere, lol. Many people here want SUVs, and this is just top-notch for many. Every car at the Dealer was sold I think. That says a lot for a car like the ML, at least over here.

 

[fortuner]

Thanks guys .......

 

[Yaz]

Klier will love this .
Today, for the first time I spotted a W166 ML350 BT in taxi suit. I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't just wrapped in it or if it was for some promotion. But it was the real deal. I couldn't take pics of it as it was moving in traffic.
I look it up online and find out that the ML BT has been added to the list of approved taxi vehicles, along with the E BT (and Audi Q7 TDI), but I have yet to see one in taxi guise (I doubt there are any yet).

Not only that, but it appears that the W164 ML BT has been on the road for a while as NYC cab.
The nicest NYC cab that I ever seen on the road was the Lexus RX hybrid, which has been removed from the list .
This is the only pic I could find, and it's of the W164:

http://www.nyctaxiphoto.com/2011/10/mercedes-benz.html
http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/safety_emissions/taxicab_vehicles_in_use.shtml
http://www.nyctaxiphoto.com/p/taxicab-models-today.html

 

[DjordjeC63]

Guys, what do you think about this?



Facelift by me

 

[Centurion]

The facelift will follow whatever tail light graphics the new S and C-Class will have and that won't be a sandwich-like graphic scheme with the white reverse light sandwiched between red plastic.

 

[Wolfgang]

MBUSA released MY2013 info

MBUSA M-Class to offer optional diff locks for the first time.


MY2013 M-Class SUV (on-sale: July 2012)

New standard equipment includes mbrace2, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST and color instrument cluster display. New optional On- and Off-Road Package debuts with two-stage transfer case, longitudinal differential lock and six transmission settings. Other new options include multicontour driver & passenger seats with massage and comfort headrests.
ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: continues with 50-state V6 turbodiesel (240 hp, 455 lb-ft)
ML350 4MATIC: continues with direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp, 273 lb-ft)
ML350: New rear-wheel drive variant debuts for model year 2013.
ML550 4MATIC: continues with upholstered dashboard now standard. Direct injection 4.6-liter biturbo V8 (402 hp, 443 lb-ft), standard running boards, AMG styling and 19" AMG 5-spoke wheels.
ML63 AMG: high-performance SUV continues with direct-injection 5.5-liter biturbo V8 (518 hp, 516 lb-ft) and 20" AMG 5-spoke wheels. Optional AMG Performance Package yields 550hp/560 lb-ft.

mbrace2

Next generation telematics service moves into the Cloud and debuts as standard equipment on most models. It adds Internet access, more features for interacting with the vehicle remotely, and over-the-air diagnostic capabilities to the first generation's array of safety, destination planning and concierge features.
Optional Mercedes-Benz Apps add custom versions of Google local search with Street View and Panoramio, Facebook, News and Yelp, with others planned.
New "Control" functionality provides geofencing, Speed Alert, Driving Journal and Curfew-minder services.
Mobile Application (iPhone/Android) adds Remote Horn & Lights and Valet Protect features.
Drive Kit Plus for the iPhone

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/mercedes-benz-usa-details-its-2013.html

 

[Gianclaudio]

I had the good luck to find a new and previous gen M class next to each other last saturday and start comparing one and other. I must say the new one looks more mature, upmarket and "Mercedes" in real life.
Is one of those Mercs that looks infinitely better IRL compared to photos.

Regards

 

[Wolfgang]

hybrid variants are said to be in the pipeline.

Forgot about the hybrid. Will it come to Paris?

Autosalon Paris 2012 Highlights

Mercedes CLA
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake
Mercedes ML 300 BlueTEC

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...ghts-der-mondial-de-l-automobile-1813581.html

 

[Wolfgang]

Model year 2013 pricing includes the new RWD model.

2013 ML-Class:

• ML350 Bluetec 4matic: $51,270
• ML350 2WD: $47,270
• ML350 4matic: $49,770
• ML550 4matic: $58,800
• ML63 AMG: $96,100

http://www.benzblogger.com/2012/07/...e-cls-cl-e-g-gl-glk-m-s-sl-and-slk-class.html

 

[Wolfgang]

http://www.carstrend.com/the-mercedes-benz-m-class-bluetec-hybrid-can-be-seen.html