HIDAYAH CARS: Mercedes-Benz GLK in Depth

Friday, July 18, 2008

Mercedes-Benz GLK in Depth

The compact SUV market is proving to be highly competitive these days, there are new models entering the market all the time as consumers scale down from the full size SUVs as oil prices increase. These facts mean Mercedes cannot afford to rest on their laurels, the all new GLK was unveiled in full production form at Auto China in April and this followed a long running PR campaign which included two pre-production GLK concepts – the Freeside and Townside.

Much of the latest Mercedes technology is incorporated into the new generation model including 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, Agility Control suspension, Intelligent Light System, PRE-SAFE and 7G-TRONIC transmission. The model range starts with the GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY powered by a new entry level four-cylinder diesel engine producing 170 horsepower, for those looking for a bit more power and torque for your SUV the range is topped off by the GLK 350 featuring a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine producing 272hp and 350Nm of torque.

Sales of the compact SUV commenced at the end of June with the launch of the Edition 1 model which features 20 inch wheels, EASY-PACK tailgate, privacy glass, interior sports package with black-white nappa leather from the disigno range, AMG leather steering wheel, black roof lining, aluminum trim and COMAND APS system.

Read over the following 7 pages for full details about the GLK then you can head over to the photo album consisting of more than 150 photos.