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From another MB board, some excerpts from a letter sent to dealers about the 2007 E-Class: Interior MY07 FACELIFT (mid-July 2006) Model Year 2007 welcomes a facelift for the E-Class, and introduction of 3 new engines: -E320 BLUETEC: 3.0L V6 with 221hp, 376 lb-ft. torque -E550: 5.5L V8 with 382hp, 391 lb-ft. torque -E63 AMG: 6.3L V8 with 507hp, 465 lb-ft. torque Other key exterior product changes include: -a more aggressively styled front air dam -new front grille -revised head lamps and tail lamps -aero mirrors (similar to CLS) -new side skirts -2 new paints: Arctic White and Jade Green Key interior product changes include: -PRE-SAFE -new steering wheel (CLS steering wheel) -re-designed HVAC operating unit -new shift/selector lever -4 new upholstery colors: Black, Cashmere, Black/Sahara Beige (Sport Models only), Black/Cognac Brown (Sport Models only) Photos of the Facelift will be forthcoming. Equipment Modifications Value Enhancement The following options will become standard equipment at no-additional charge: -Glass Sunroof (414) -harman/kardon LOGIC7 Digital Surround Sound System (810) -6-disc CD Changer (819) New Packaging Owing to the new standard equipment listed above, we have further streamlined our packaging. Based on the successful E-Class Premium Package, launched with MY06, two "premium packages" will be offered - P1 and P2 - each of which offers significant value and includes options with proven customer demand. P1 - E350/E320 BLUETEC: $2390 / E550: $2840 / E63 AMG: $2000 -DVD Navigation -SIRIUS Satellite Radio -Hands-Free Communication System -Heated Front Seats (Active Ventilated Seats with Heating Feature for E550 and E63 AMG) -Power-Rear Window Sunshade (Rear Side-window sunblinds for E350 4MATIC Wagon) P2 - E350/E320 BLUETEC: $4290 / E550: $4740 / E63 AMG: $3900 Includes all items in P1 -Bi-Xenon low-beam and high-beam headlamps with active curve illumination system -Keyless Go -Heated Headlamp Washers Sport/Luxury Strategy In addition to the enhancements planned for the upcoming MY07 Facelift, we would like to announce the start of a new E-Class Sport/Luxury product strategy, similar to the successful C-Class strategy. This strategy allows you the flexibility to tailor you inventory to meet growing customer demand for more aggressive and sportier styling. The E350W, E350W4, E550W and E550W4 will adopt a 2-prong approach (Sport and Luxury) while the E320 BLUETEC and E350S4 will remain exclusively Luxury. The E-Class Sport Sedan will be based on the 333 Sport Package launched late last year. This package, which is no-charge for MY07 Facelift, features key "sport" elements including 18" 10-twin spoke wheels, sport rear bumper with dual exhaust tailpipes, lowered sport suspension, blue-tinted glass, Black-Birdseye Maple Wood, and matte chrome surrounding the gearshift with a white-gauged instrument cluster. The E-Class Luxury sedan will be similar to the current, stylish model commonly seen today. Key "luxury" features include 17" wheels (for the E350 and E550 models only), an elegant rear bumper, comfort suspension, green-tinted glass, and Burl Walnut Wood complementing the well-dressed interior. Exterior The following colors are new: -Arctic White (650) replaces Alabaster White (960) -Jade Green (300) replaces Everest Green (816) Wheels: For MY07, the E350 models will receive a new 7-spoke 17" design. Additionally, the E63 AMG models will receive a new 5-spoke 18" design. Please note: the E320 BLUETEC, E550 Models, and the Sport Package will retain their current wheels. Also new for MY07 E-Class are Chrome wheels (R86). These wheels will be based on the same 5-spoke 17" design seen on the MY06 E500, and will be available as an option on select Luxury Models only. Please see the Product Highlights section for wheel updates. Other E-Class Station Wagon: In our continuing efforts to streamline our portfolio and provide you with products which support your market requirements, we will offer just a single variant of the E-Class Station Wagon: E350S4. The E350S and E550S4 will no longer be offered for MY07. Additionally, the Power Tailgate (890) becomes standard equipment. © Mercedes-Benz, 2005 M |
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Replying to: merc1 (Apr 06, 2006 10:38 pm) I also think the marketing split between luxury and sport is a good stategy. The emphasis on luxury really appeals to me as buyer and I know others will gravitate to the sport side. I bet the hands-free will be that new bluetooth option rumored to be out this month and available for late model command modules.
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Replying to: edspider1 (Apr 03, 2006 5:53 am) Are you talking about the Infiniti M35? I think that many options in your article are fad-ish nonsense. Keyless go, electric trunk, etc. You don't need keyless go for any large reason, and the electric trunk is only meaningful on an SUV. I think I'm fine walking up to a sedan and opening the trunk myself, thank you very much! I thought the features were very nice in the E350 4Matic I tested, but there was something about the interior that seemed a bit... off. I'm used to Audi interiors with perfect ergonomics and materials, and it seemed as though the Benz had lesser materials. Maybe I'm being overcritical, but I thought the Range Rover Sport, which we also tested, had a nicer interior. That really depends on your taste. However, I love the new S-Class- but it's much too big and expensive for my family. (It looks gorgeous in black!) 
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Replying to: edspider1 (Apr 07, 2006 1:55 pm) Really??? I'd love to see that! Then maybe an E350 4Matic with our options would be less than $60,000! |
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Replying to: esf (Apr 07, 2006 8:51 pm) I live in Chicago and here, our cars are often dirty or covered in salt. It is nice to fully open and close the trunk without touching the metal. I never used stuff like lane departure warning, electric rear seats, DVD players and rear seat radio controls in my M35x. I am very familiar with interiors from Audi, Infinit and Lexus. Like the outside, this is subjective. I very much dislike the Audi. To me it looked cheap. I do like Range Rover, but it's too big. And one place we fully agree on - That new S-Class is gorgeous in and out. But it's too big for me. I'm hoping a lot of it filters down to next rebuild of E-Class due in the fall of 2008. Seems like everything looks best in black, but black is too high maintenance for me. |
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Replying to: edspider1 (Apr 07, 2006 1:55 pm) The E-Class will never be a bargain, no Mercedes is but this revision in equipment will likely be a big hit once the 07's hit the ground. M |
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Replying to: edspider1 (Apr 07, 2006 1:55 pm) Bluetooth is currently available and will therefore be on the new vehicle. I have ordered the hardwire version to take advantage of the car's antenna. With bluetooth you can only use the phone's antenna. If you would like more info, go to www.wireless4mb.com. |
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Replying to: merc1 (Apr 06, 2006 10:38 pm) Don
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Replying to: donalde (Apr 16, 2006 3:59 pm) M |
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