Engineers at the German...
Engineers at the German brand will be getting their knuckles rapped, because our spies have caught the next X5 off-roader on film, too. This is the best picture yet of the newcomer, and the barely disguised prototype’s distinctive headlights plus chunky front bumper are clearly visible.
Mercedes has pulled...
Mercedes has pulled the wraps from the latest E-Class.
On sale in the UK from June this year, the
all-new marks a radical departure for Mercedes, both in terms of the newcomer"s styling, and its high tech equipment.
There"s no missing the fact that this model has a wild new look, but under the skin, there are some interesting innovations, too.
Design inspiration comes from the Fascination concept.
, which includes the new squared-off headlamps, which replace
the circular units of the current car. Flagship versions will get LED
daytime running lights.
Other changes include a significant
increase in size ò€“ the E-Class is around 70mm longer than the current
car ò€“ which should mean it will be more spacious but perform better in
crash tests.
Inside, the cabin has been heavily influenced
by the S-Class - with many of its luxury features, including infra-red
night vision, a system that detects driver fatigue and a lane departure
warning system too.
Under the bonnet, the emphasis is on
increased fuel efficiency with a tweaked range of four-cylinder petrol
and all-new common-rail diesels. However, the range-topping models will
still be powered by large V8 units, with a 5.5-litre engine for the
E500. There will also be a high performance E63 AMG model too.
A
diesel hybrid, offering 55mpg and emitting less than 140g/km of CO2
will join the line-up a year or so after launch. Prices will be
revealed early next year, but expect the range to start at around
Ò£28,000. An estate model will arrive in 2010.
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