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Old 06-07-11, 12:54 PM
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Diamond-quilted pattern interior looks awesome!
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Old 06-07-11, 02:04 PM
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I like the interior but the exterior is not to my liking. I am not liking the CLA type body creases either
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Old 06-07-11, 03:30 PM
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The interior is stunning.

That's it.

The exterior is horrible in my opinion. It looks like the front, side and rear were taken from different Mercedes' models and glued together to produce the new ML. I'm also wondering why the vehicle appears so "high" in relation to the "small" tires - it doesn't look good.

I prefer the model it replaces. That vehicle is handsome and elegant.
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Old 06-07-11, 05:10 PM
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The Ponton fenders work well on the CLS, works barely on the E, does not work well at all on this.
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Old 06-07-11, 05:29 PM
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Its sad that Benz design is so bad stock you HAVE to get the sport package/large wheels. I am stunned at how bad this is seeing these new pics. Its like a GLK mixed with Kia. Wow.

Interior is much better and now near class leading in pics.

Who is designing and approving new vehicles?

What we all know is that it will sell.
 
Old 06-07-11, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
nice facelift.
Silly wolf, its a whole new model.
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Old 06-08-11, 01:13 PM
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hmm updated on the MBUSA website. Can they really use "first luxury suv"?
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Old 06-08-11, 02:05 PM
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There is something about the proportions which make it seem less athletic compared to the current one. This has gotten a bit chunky. But that will not matter one whit to customers because it's a Benz.
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Originally Posted by bad co
Silly wolf, its a whole new model.
seriously? well. hmhph.
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Old 06-08-11, 04:06 PM
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The exterior shots make it look like the previous X5 in some angles. Handsome, but a slight step back from the current M-class. The interior however, is much better.
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Old 06-09-11, 11:52 AM
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Well it shares platforms with the Jeep Cherokee.

The 2012 ML shares its platform with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
 
Old 06-09-11, 02:00 PM
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It has a ugly ***.
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Old 06-09-11, 03:53 PM
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the back looks good.
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Old 06-09-11, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Well it shares platforms with the Jeep Cherokee.
MB developed the chassis to cut costs this was done before they dumped Chrysler or should I say divorced.
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Old 06-09-11, 07:31 PM
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I am a fan...very interested in the AMG as always.
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