Super TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - M-class - 5-dr wagon rangeMercedes-Benz modelsOverviewMercedes massages its M-class SUV for 2009, via a fresh face and upgraded features23 Oct 2008 THOUGH mechanically unchanged from the model introduced more than three years ago, a mid-life facelift has given the Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV not only a fresh, more aggressive face, but some welcome interior refinement in the form of new infotainment systems that enhance the audio and navigation functions. Still in place are the highway-eating road manners, top-shelf safety package and interior comfort of the superseded model, along with the same five-engine range as before, including the awesome 165kW/510Nm 3.2-litre turbo-diesel V6 fitted to the popular ML320 CDI and, in detuned 140kW/440Nm guise, ML280 CDI models. Model release date: 1 September 2008 to 1 April 2012 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelAFTER joining the Range Rover-led prestige SUV movement with the original M-class in 1998, the second-generation W164 model was a welcome arrival for Mercedes-Benz as more accomplished newcomers – notably the BMW X5 from 2003 – eroded its sales and reputation. The new model offered greatly improved on-road manners after switching from a truck-like ladder chassis to a car-like unitary construction. Bigger overall and yet lighter, the range comprised the ML320 CDI with 165kW 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, the ML350 with 200kW 3.5-litre petrol V6 and the 225kW 5.0-litre V8 petrol ML500. October 2006 brought the new entry-level ML280 CDI (with 140kW 3.0-litre turbo-diesel) and the flagship ML63 AMG (with 375kW 6.2-litre petrol V8). |
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