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Production-based standard equipment improvements
The popular Mercedes-Benz M-Class has built on its strengths with a number of
production-based improvements to standard equipment levels.
"Changes to the specification levels of the M-Class range will build on the
core strengths of the M-Class," said Horst von Sanden, Managing Director
Mercedes Car Group.
"Already great value, the M-Class will now be even more attractive to new
customers in Australia," said von Sanden.
The ML 350, which features a V6 engine with an output of 172 kW, is now also
equipped with an in-dash CD player. Parking and manoeuvring will be made more
convenient by the PARKTRONIC system, which also forms part of the new standard
equipment.
The five-litre V8 ML 500, which develops 215 kW, now also comes equipped with
a 6-stack CD-changer, PARKTRONIC and the very latest communications technology
in the form of the Cockpit Management and Data System, known as COMAND for
short. COMAND is a car radio, navigation system and CD player in one, as well as
acting as the command centre for all audio, and telecommunications equipment.
PARKTRONIC and a rain sensor with variable intermittent wipe has been added
to the well equipped 255kW ML 55 AMG.
Although already very attractive, the updated model range will further boost
the value appeal of the M-Class in Australia. The ML 270 CDI and ML 350 are
available from $73,900 whilst the ML 500 and ML 55 AMG are priced from $104,500
and $140,900 respectively.
11,585 M-Class have been delivered to customers in Australia, since the
vehicle's release in 1998.
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