Twin Turbo Monster SUV: The 2012 ML63 AMG Spied!

Our Teamspeed spies in Germany caught these photos of the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML AMG. The next-generation ML was identified with the usual AMG characteristics such as the AMG wheels, big cross-drilled brake discs and hood vents.

Though camouflaged, several changes can be seen off the bat. The vehicle looks to be lower to the ground than the facelifted ML AMG 63. It also appears to have a different rear passenger-side door. The tailgate also looks smoother, but this is a deception caused by the padding. The current prototype is also showing a dual exhaust, instead of the current ride's quad-pipes, but this can still change on the production model. Lastly, the front bumper looks like it might have larger air intake pockets as indicated by the large flanking camouflage panels.

Combined with the previous photos of the new ML, we are starting to get a better picture of what the next-gen Mercedes ML-Class and ML AMG are going to look like. The vehicle is expected to be released with a 3.5-liter V6 and 5.5-liter V8 petrol engine, as well as a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6. The AMG will likely come with a 570-horsepower twin-turbo V8, with a conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid expected to be released later. The Mercedes-Benz ML AMG will likely be shown off in production form at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, with a market release one month later.

YouTube - Mercedes-Benz 2012 ML 63 AMG Spied testing

 

This is going to be a monster, I cant wait to see it.

 

Love my '08, can't wait to see this truck.

 

This might be my new favorite SUV

 

570 horsepower?