Thursday, December 29, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML

Has just been unveiled and already the majority of the audience expressed their feelings "of love" to the next generation of the German model. ML 2012 has received a huge portion of criticism on the design. However, the truth is that many spy shots announced that the new ML in no case will not be a shock in terms of aesthetics. Some compared it with the new Cayenne, both at the taillights, and the front grille, accusing a certain lack of originality. Others crucified it, saying that the SUV from Stuttgart not is not imposing respect anymore by the new look implemented by the Germans. In other words, the ML seems to be a real catastrophe in terms of style. However, there have been some who have manifested a certain attraction for German creation.

Mercedes Benz ML-2012 is 24 mm longer, 16 mm wider, height is lowered by 19 mm, a figure far too small for fans of smaller SUVs.

Even if the aesthetic level, the car was buried in a giant avalanche of negative comments, the new ML has managed to pleasantly surprise in terms of motorizations, which are more elevated. 350Bluetec version features a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine with a stud of 258 horsepower (190 kW) and 619 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque, values ​​with which the sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) is achieved in 7.5 seconds.

In gasoline engines, the new ML features a 3.5-liter V6. Speedometer needle climbs up to 235 km/h (146 mph).

All engine variants come in standard with four-wheel drive system, transmission 7G-Tronic seven-speed Plus adaptive dampers. Self-adaptive Airmatic suspension remains an option, as the Active Curve and dynamic stability for the body rolling.

The options list also includes Night View Assist with the role of pedestrians recognition, Speed ​​Limit Assist for assistance to maintain lane, DISTRONIC Plus, and other delights.

There are currently no known information about the AMG version and the price of the new ML.