2009 Mercedes - Benz ML320

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When Mercedes - Benz lifts the covers from the 2009 ML - Class at the New York auto show next week, it ' s going to look a little different - - and sound a lot different, thanks to the new diesel engine under the hood. threetangledtrinkets.blogspot.com

Benz ' push in New York will showcase its trio of diesel - power sport - utility vehicles, including the crossover R320 BlueTEC, the larger GL320 BlueTEC, and the mid - size SUV that started it all for the brand in America, the ML320 BlueTec. Each features the new AdBlue system developed by Mercedes that uses a special exhaust aftertreatment spray to treat diesel emissions, reducing nitrogen oxides.

The ML - Class, along with the new diesel engine, gets a visual revamp with a new front bumper and headlights, a new lower ribbed grille, fog lamps and more chrome trim. Benz says the look will give it a stronger face for the 2009 model year - - a new fashion for the New York crowds, we suppose.

In back the M - Class, as it ' s popularly known, gets a refreshed rear end as well, with dual exhausts, a reshaped bumper and skid plates. And inside the Benz SUV there are reupholstered doors, lumbar for the driver seat, a new steering wheel, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. An optional harmon kardon Logic7 audio system and rear - seat entertainment system have been added, along with voice recognition.

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New standard safety equipment adds on Mercedes ' PRE - SAFE system to the M - Class ' portfolio. PRE - SAFE uses sensors to detect when a vehicle is in danger of an imminent crash - - from throttle and brake and steering inputs - - and prepares the car for impact. Seatbelts are tightened, the front passenger seat moves into a better position and the side windows close ( and if the system predicts a rollover, the sunroof closes as well ).

Mercedes - Benz promises fuel economy will be 20 to 30 percent better in the diesel versions of its sport - utes. The EPA shows the ML320 CDI rated at 18 / 24 mpg, with the gas - engined ML350 at 15 / 20 mpg. Mercedes - Benz also promises a cruising range of up to 600 miles.