MBUSA has announced today the full list of 2007 Mercedes model updates we can expect to see hitting U.S. shores in the coming months. 

While I could restate all of next year's model changes myself, the list is rather extensive, so instead I think it's best if I let the press release take it from here.

So now, without further ado, the 2007 Mercedes model update list.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


MERCEDES-BENZ:  WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007


CL-Class Coupe:

• New-generation V8-powered CL550 coupe (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) debuts in late 2006
  
• V12-powered CL600 model (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) follows shortly thereafter
  
  

GL-Class Sport Utility:

• A totally new vehicle class – the first full-size sport utility from Mercedes-Benz
  
• V8-powered GL450 (335 hp, 339 lb.-ft.) made spring 2006 debut
  
• Luxurious seating for up to seven adults, with standard power folding 3rd row seats

S-Class Sedan:

• Ninth-generation S-Class debuts with S550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) in February 2006
  
• Two V12-powered models to follow – S600 (510 hp, 612 lb.-ft.) in spring and S65 AMG
  (604 hp, 738 lb.-ft.) in summer

SL-Class Coupe/Roadster:

• Redesign includes more direct steering, deeper front air dam, new wheel designs, new 3-bar grille, clear taillights and new interior colors
  
• SL550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) replaces 302-hp SL500 and joins SL55 AMG, SL600 and SL65 AMG
  
• SL55 AMG power increased to 510 hp, 531 lb.-ft. of torque and SL600 to 510 hp, 612 lb.-ft
  
• 50th Anniversary Edition SL550 roadster offered earlier this year to honor the first 300SL roadster

E-Class Sedan and Wagon:

• Redesign features new front bumper, lower air dam, grille, headlights and taillights
  
• Enhancements to standard equipment include sunroof, 6-CD changer and Harman/Kardon sound system
  
• Sport Model: 18” wheels, lowered sport suspension, dual-chrome exhaust outlets, birds-eye maple trim
  
• All E-Class models get PRE-SAFE anticipatory safety system (from S-Class)
  
• E550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces the 302-hp E500, joining E350 and new AMG and diesel models
  
• High-performance E63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 469-hp E55 AMG
  
• Super-clean E320 BLUETEC (210 hp, 388 lb.-ft.) replaces 201-hp E320 CDI diesel

CLK-Class Coupe and Cabriolet:

• High-performance CLK63 AMG Cabriolet (475 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 362-hp CLK55 AMG
  
• CLK550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft.) replaces the 302-hp CLK500, joins the CLK350
  
• All-new Sports Appearance Package for CLK350

CLS-Class Four-Door Coupe:

• A totally new class last year – the first-ever four-door coupe
  
• All CLS-Class models are equipped with PRE-SAFE anticipatory safety system (from S-Class)
  
• Enhancements to standard equipment include 6CD changer and Harman/Kardon sound system
  
• CLS550 (382 hp, 391 lb.-ft) replaces the 302-hp CLS500
  
• High-performance CLS63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) replaces the 469-hp CLS55 AMG

R-Class Sports Tourer:

• A totally new class last year – an entirely new way for six adults to travel
  
• High-performance R63 AMG (507 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins 268-hp R350 and the 302-hp V8 R500
  
• Powerful R320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) joins R-Class line in fall 2006

M-Class Sport Utility:

• Second-generation 2006 M-Class introduced last year
  
• ML63 AMG (503 hp, 465 lb.-ft.) joins 268-hp ML350 and the 302-hp ML500
  
• Efficient ML320 CDI diesel (221 hp, 398 lb.-ft.) joins M-Class in fall 2006

C-Class Sedan:

• New exclusive wheel designs for Sport and Luxury models
  
• Sport sedans now have AMG rear spoiler, AMG dual tip exhaust and black birds-eye maple interior trim
  
• C280 Luxury sedan now comes standard with dual power front seats and steering column with memory
  
• C230 is now a flexible-fuel vehicle that can use E85 ethanol as well as gasoline
  
• C55 AMG discontinued – 2007 line includes the C230, C280 and C350 models

SLK-Class Coupe/Roadster:

• SLK280, SLK350 and SLK55 AMG models continue
  
• Enhanced AMG Sport Package and new Appearance Package for SLK280 & SLK350

G-Class Sport Utility:

• G500 and G55 AMG models continue
  
• DVD navigation, bi-xenon headlights and seven-speed transmission now standard
  
• Redesigned fog lamps and center console controls
  
• Leather door handle grip and improved front seat cushioning

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