W164 with two-speed transfer case!

[ansan]

This is from Mercedes official dealer page!!

"Ready for the rough: the off-road package with differential locks and AIRMATIC

Mercedes-Benz has taken the permanent four-wheel drive and 4ETS traction systems to the next level by incorporating additional functions such as a downhill driving aid, Start-off Assist and the off-road ABS system. The M-Class can be ordered with two different variants of the four-wheel drive system, allowing it to meet the varying requirements of off-road drivers: a new off-road package is available as an optional extra, allowing the M-Class to master even the toughest routes across rough terrain. Among its primary features are a two-speed transfer case with an off-road ratio, manually or automatically selectable differential locks (100 per cent) between the front and rear axle and on the rear axle, and a modified version of the AIRMATIC air suspension system tailored to off-road driving, which raises ground clearance by 110 mm to as much as 291 mm and the vehicle’s fording depth to a maximum of 600 mm.

The air suspension also significantly increases ride comfort, which is why Mercedes-Benz offers a road-tweaked version of this technology as an option (not as part of the off-road package). AIRMATIC teams up as standard with the Adaptive Damping System (ADS), which adjusts the responses of the shock absorbers to the situation in hand, to open the door to a new dimension in driving dynamics and ride comfort.

The new M-Class is also fitted with re-developed front and rear suspension. The double-wishbone front suspension makes a significant contribution to minimising road roar and tyre vibration and ensures impressive driving dynamics with its raised aluminium wishbones. The rear axle, meanwhile, has four-link suspension."

And more to follow!!!

[Tom Deckowski]

Great news! Keep it coming!

[BETO]

Tom, I heard it will come with BFG's, Safari roof rack, and rear mounted full-size spare with High-Lift jack attached. Hella's roof mounted and bull-bar are optional, in the same package as water-proof Wet Okole seat covers and CB/Murs radio.[:p][;)][:o)]

[GregW / Oregon]

Looks like this will be an available option (maybe not in US like previous one) judging by this drawing: