2012 ML Pic's "Leaked"

[CarsRmyVICE]

can't say I like it...but if they can make the front end aggressive like the current e class....I may change my mind upon seeing it in person.

And most importantly screw that steering column shifter!

Whoops nvm, didn't see the good pics in the OP...Exterior is ugly to my eyes...looks like a botched jeep, which it is. Interior looks identical to the jeep as well with a few upgrades. This reminds me of the gm badge switcheroo! Whats that a tahoe? no no thats an escalade can't you read!

[mtech8]

Exterior is a subtle morph of the current ML. Kinda like what they did with their R class. Overall, will be a good seller for Mercedes. Though still love the looks and drive of my X.

[nd200]

I like the front but no too crazy about the rear. Overall it's a good looking SUV. I test drove a 2011 ML and neither my wife or I liked it. It is a comfortable car for passengers but I would not recommend it as a "drivers car". The overall handling and steering of the X5 was far better.

[kck7]

Is it just me or does anyone else see a fair bit of E53 and/or E70 in the side flanks, between about halfway on the hood to the beginning of the C pillar? This more aggressive look is diluted by the minivan appearance behind the C pillar and the longish overhang, no doubt to accommodate 3rd row seating.

I once owned the first-gen ML and liked it for its era, not so fond of the subsequent designs. I like the E70 design from the front (best view), the profile is excellent until the very rearmost area (D pillar or thereabouts), where is sorta gives up a bit of aggressiveness but not too bad.