Yesterday we gave you the scoop on the Mercedes hybrid we'd be seeing next week in Frankfurt, but now we've got the official release and everything for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 450 hybrid. The release on the vehicle Mercedes is claiming will be "the most economical two-mode petrol hybrid SUV worldwide" is there for you now, right below the jump -- and here 's a larger version of the rear end of the shot we showed you yesterday. You know, in case you want to stare at the rear end of an ML 450 . ML 450 HYBRID: first German two-mode petrol hybrid SUV on the market

Mercedes-Benz will also be presenting the ML 450 HYBRID, due to be launched on the market in 2009 as the most economical two-mode petrol hybrid SUV worldwide. Its innovative two-mode hybrid system enables electric driving and satisfies the highest comfort demands. With a combined system output of 250 kW/340 hp and a combined maximum torque of 480 Nm, the ML 450 HYBRID consumes just 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres - equivalent to CO2 emissions of 185 g/km.

Product highlights at this year's International Motor Show in Frankfurt also include the new C-Class Estate, which combines functionality with stylish design and hallmark Mercedes refinement. Mercedes-Benz will also be exhibiting various C-Class BLUETEC versions -- with and without hybrid -- which are due to be launched successively.

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