2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class caught in the act
Reports have come out that spy photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class during hot-weather testing in the U.S. were released.
It’s still several years off, but the redesigned E-Class has been in the works for some time now. Various test mules have revealed subtle changes that should give this midsize luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz a more dramatic look than the current model.
Up front, the headlights will change from their current oval shape in favor of a squared-off look. It’s bound to be one of this sedan’s more noticeable changes as the rest of the new design will incorporate subtle variations that are harder to spot. Minor changes to the current beltline and shape of the greenhouse should further distance this sedan from its predecessor. Revised taillights should give it a new look from behind, too, but we couldn’t verify the shapes used in this illustration so we’ll have to wait to see how accurate the artist’s conception is when the car sheds more of its camouflage.
The E-Class dates back to the 19th century and the beginning of Mercedes. The lineage became more distinct after World War II when the prewar 170 sedan reentered production. The stout 170 had been Mercedes’ most popular model before the war, but the design dated all the way back to 1936. By 1946 its upright stance, separate fenders and running boards and chassis were archaic. It’s the 170’s replacement, the first modern Mercedes, which started the company on the path toward today’s E-Class.