Mercedes let fly some official pics of its redesigned 2006 M-Class, which we've perused pre-coffee. Despite the notable punch-up in angularity (so trendy!), we're not thrilled with the facelift. The junction between hood and windshield looks forced, and the fender and quarter-panel body accents makes the profile look cheap and inelegant. Still, we don't mind the view from the rear, which makes those quarter-panel flares pop. Anyway, it's not like we haven't seen the spy shots. Ho hum.

M-Class, officially: Mercedes releases first photos of new SUV; 06 model hits streets next spring [AutoWeek]

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