2012 Mercedes Benz M-Class – Officially Unveiled

Following an image leak of the 2012 Mercedes Benz M-Class yesterday, Mercedes has officially unveiled the 2012 M-Class. Even though all the details of the new SUV have not been revealed, we still have access to the official images of the new 2012 M-Class along with the engine details.

Set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year, the redesigned crossover has an evolutionary design that is instantly recognizable as an M-Class. Notable highlights include a prominent front grille, sculpted sides, wraparound taillights and 17- to 21-inch alloy wheels, with the largest rims bound to be featured along with the AMG badge.

Under the hood of the 2012 Mercedes Benz M-Class will be three different engine options, the base ML250 will be powered by a 2.1-liter diesel four-cylinder, rated at 204 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, while the ML350 Bluetec uses Merc’s revised 3.0-liter diesel V6, good for 258 hp and 457 lb-ft. The gas-powered ML350 BlueEfficiency uses the direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 now found in the C- and E-Class vehicles, generating 306 hp and 273 lb-ft in this application. All three engines will be mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Moving to the interior of the 2012 M Class – also shows various updates, including a new leather upholstery, a new steering wheel with wood inserts, and a range of other trim parts. the instrument panel builds on the M-Class’ heritage yet takes off in a more upscale direction, combining the horizontal orientation seen in recent Mercedes-Benz sedans with a so-called ‘power dome’ in the middle—all made cohesive with gently sculpted, swooping lines that curve around it as a gentle framework.