2010 Mercedes GL 350 BlueTEC SUV Preview

Highlights of the 2010 model year facelift includes the addition of more fuel-efficient engines and slightly revised styling.

Mercedes Benz has some big plans for next week’s New York Auto Show, with no less than three world debuts planned, as well as the as the U.S. debuts of the 2010 model year E-Class Sedan and Coupe.

The three world debuts include the unveiling of the all-new E63 AMG performance saloon, the production version of 2007’s ML450 Hybrid concept and the 2010 model year facelift for the GL-Class SUV.


On display will be the renamed GL350 BlueTEC diesel and GL450 petrol model, both of which will feature a restyled grille, new bumpers, wheels and new lights with LED accents.

The GL350 BlueTEC replaces the current GL350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and is claimed to offer 20-30% better fuel economy than the comparable petrol model.

The seven-seat SUV also boasts an impressive cruising range – up to 600 miles at highway speeds.

The interior should also receive a number of trim and specification updates, including the addition of Mercedes’ Elegance and Avantgarde trim levels.

2009 New York Auto Show Preview: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Teaser

The all-new 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG is expected to make its world debut next month at the New York Auto Show but the performance saloon has already won a reader's choice award for best sports car run by Germany’s Sport Auto magazine.

In honor of the decoration, Mercedes has released a teaser image for the new E63 that reveals its front-end design.

Clearly visible is a new bumper and alloy wheel design as well as some oversized cross-drilled brake discs.



Mercedes and its AMG engineers have been testing prototypes for the E-Class extensively – even recruiting former McLaren F1 ace Mika Häkkinen and race driver Klaus Ludwig to finetune it.

Despite current concerns about global warming and a possible end to the horsepower war between Germany’s in-house tuners, the new E63 will continue with the potent hand-built 6.2L V8, although the rest of the car’s mechanical package is expected to have been given a major makeover.

Power has been bumped up to 525hp (392kW). Engineers will be focusing more on improve handling and chassis strength, borrowing a number of features from the new C63 AMG.













The sporty AMG model is also tipped to receive a widened front track and unique steering ratio compared to the regular E-Class as well as a MacPherson strut and multi-link active suspension.

While the new E63 saloon is expected to go on sale soon after its New York debut, the Estate wagon version of the car isn’t due to arrive in showrooms until sometime next year.