Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid Finally Debuts in U.S.

Next Monday, Mercedes-Benz will officially launch the ML450 Hybrid, the first European marque full Hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. It is based on the technology developed by General Motors for its dual-mode Hybrid models, which the company subsequently licensed to BMW, Chrysler and Mercedes, all of whom were and are desperately behind in the Hybrid technology race long dominated by Toyota and Lexus. ML450 Hybrid will be offered as part of a special lease only option (no purchase allowed!) for a monthly lease price of $659 per month for 36 months and $549 per month for 60 months.