Although we still have a good amount of time to wait before the next generation Mercedes M-Class is unveiled, spy photos of the 2012 model have begun to surface. As you would expect from a model roughly two years away from its unveiling, the ML is heavily disguised, leaving us to speculate what exactly is in store for the next version of the SUV

Like the GL-Class, DaimlerChrysler has published a press release outlining the ML 420 CDI's extensive list of features, which we have included for your viewing pleasure below. In addition, we've also added a number of photos showcasing the ML in various Icelandic poses that you can view by clicking the story link.

For those of you looking to add a bit of customization to your new Mercedes M-Class, Cobra Technology & Lifestyle has unveiled a few new products that may be of interest to you. First and foremost, there's a product they're calling the CITYGUARD. Constructed out of stainless steel, the CITYGUARD attaches to the underside of the front bumper making installation straightforward...

According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), a technology pioneered by Mercedes, reduces the likelihood of all fatal accidents by 43% and fatal single-vehicle crashes by 56%. In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that ESP provided a substantial benefit to SUV's, reducing rollovers by 80% and reducing single-vehicle crashes by 49%.