Images of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have leaked online revealing the updated interior and exterior styling of the overhauled large German luxury car family.
The images–which first appeared on enthusiast website GermanCarForum–confirm much of what we already knew about the upgraded Mercedes-Benz E-Class,following a string of spy shots of the sedan,wagon,coupe,cabriolet and E63 AMG in recent months.
Most obvious are the new single-lens headlights,which replace the old twin-lens design for a more elegant and cohesive front-end.The traditional four-eyed face–an E-Class signature since 1995–is reborn in the form of two crisp LED running light tubes in each headlight,giving the new model fresh but unmistakable character.
The images also confirm that,like the smaller C-Class,the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be available with two different grille designs:the traditional'Elegance',with three-slat grille and upright bonnet badge,and the new Avantgarde,with two-slat grille and prominent three-point black-backed badge.
Further differentiating the updated Mercedes-Benz E-Class from the outgoing model is its new bonnet and front bumper designs,along with tighter lines around rear wheel arches and revised tail-light lenses and rear bumpers.
The single interior image reveals a number of new elements,including a sporty three-spoke steering wheel,redesigned instrument cluster with three distinct binnacles,and upgraded switchgear and materials that combine to create a sharp,modern ambience.
Mercedes is set to reveal more details on the updated E-Class this week,ahead of its official unveiling at the 2013 Detroit motor show in January.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and Estate will arrive in Australia in June and will be joined by the updated coupe,convertible and E63 AMG variants in September.
