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New Mercedes GLK-Class Notes Impressive Number Of Orders In First Month Of Sales Posted August 1, 2008 At 1:10 PM CST by C. Danielson 
After its official sales launch on June 30th the new Mercedes GLK has already received a tremendous response from customers, with a total of 10,000 orders being placed for the new SUV in Western Europe alone. One particular variant of the GLK that's been especially popular with those purchasing the model is the exclusive GLK "Edition 1," with Mercedes already receiving 1,000 orders for the special SUV.
Commenting on the Mercedes GLK's successful sales launch, Dr. Klaus Maier, head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars, had this to say: "Apparently the GLK-Class perfectly meets the current trends. The GLK is a compact SUV that has everything that is typical for a Mercedes-Benz: an expressive design, extensive safety features, and the typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort. Moreover, it impresses customers with its outstanding performance in both on and off-road applications."
In Western Europe, deliveries of the GLK are set to commence this October. For those of you in the U.S., however, you'll have to wait until the beginning of 2009, for that is when the SUV celebrates its market launch on American soil.
To learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class as well as its first month sales success, keep reading for the official press release.
Enjoy.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
New Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Posts Impressive Number of Incoming Orders
The exclusive GLK “Edition 1” variant has already attracted a lot of interest even before its official introduction to the market, as Mercedes-Benz has received 1,000 orders for the special model to date. In Germany, every fourth GLK order is an “Edition 1” vehicle. The special model will only be available for the launch of the GLK-Class. Among other things, the high-end model will feature a specially designed exterior and interior with a sports package as well as an AMG multifunction leather steering wheel.
“Apparently the GLK-Class perfectly meets the current trends,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The GLK is a compact SUV that has everything that is typical for a Mercedes-Benz: an expressive design, extensive safety features, and the typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort. Moreover, it impresses customers with its outstanding performance in both on and off-road applications.”
The media response to initial GLK-Class test drives was also very positive. During a three-week driving presentation on all types of terrain in July, a total of 600 international media representatives were able to experience for themselves the superior driving quality offered by the model series. Thanks to its AGILITY CONTROL chassis, the GLK boasts excellent handling and safety combined with outstanding driving comfort. In addition, the model’s variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and electronic stability control ensure perfect on-road performance, and reliability in off-road applications.
Mercedes-Benz offers four and six-cylinder engines for the GLK that are both powerful and economical. The brand will also begin offering a BlueEFFICIENCY model in the spring of 2009 in the form of the GLK 220 CDI featuring a new four-cylinder diesel engine. The GLK-Class boasts pioneering passive safety systems, excellent interior comfort and low noise, and a high level of value retention. Mercedes-Benz is also making available for the first time in this vehicle class state-of-the-art systems such as the PRE-SAFE® safety package and the ILS intelligent light system.
Copyright © 2008, Daimler AG
After its official sales launch on June 30th the new Mercedes GLK has already received a tremendous response from customers, with a total of 10,000 orders being placed for the new SUV in Western Europe alone. One particular variant of the GLK that's been especially popular with those purchasing the model is the exclusive GLK "Edition 1," with Mercedes already receiving 1,000 orders for the special SUV.
Commenting on the Mercedes GLK's successful sales launch, Dr. Klaus Maier, head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars, had this to say: "Apparently the GLK-Class perfectly meets the current trends. The GLK is a compact SUV that has everything that is typical for a Mercedes-Benz: an expressive design, extensive safety features, and the typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort. Moreover, it impresses customers with its outstanding performance in both on and off-road applications."
In Western Europe, deliveries of the GLK are set to commence this October. For those of you in the U.S., however, you'll have to wait until the beginning of 2009, for that is when the SUV celebrates its market launch on American soil.
To learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class as well as its first month sales success, keep reading for the official press release.
Enjoy.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
New Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Posts Impressive Number of Incoming Orders
- 10,000 orders in Western Europe alone just one month after vehicle was released for sale
- Already 1,000 orders for exclusive “Edition 1” model
- Customers especially appreciate the GLK’s attractive design, extensive safety features, and typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort
The exclusive GLK “Edition 1” variant has already attracted a lot of interest even before its official introduction to the market, as Mercedes-Benz has received 1,000 orders for the special model to date. In Germany, every fourth GLK order is an “Edition 1” vehicle. The special model will only be available for the launch of the GLK-Class. Among other things, the high-end model will feature a specially designed exterior and interior with a sports package as well as an AMG multifunction leather steering wheel.
“Apparently the GLK-Class perfectly meets the current trends,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The GLK is a compact SUV that has everything that is typical for a Mercedes-Benz: an expressive design, extensive safety features, and the typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort. Moreover, it impresses customers with its outstanding performance in both on and off-road applications.”
The media response to initial GLK-Class test drives was also very positive. During a three-week driving presentation on all types of terrain in July, a total of 600 international media representatives were able to experience for themselves the superior driving quality offered by the model series. Thanks to its AGILITY CONTROL chassis, the GLK boasts excellent handling and safety combined with outstanding driving comfort. In addition, the model’s variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and electronic stability control ensure perfect on-road performance, and reliability in off-road applications.
Mercedes-Benz offers four and six-cylinder engines for the GLK that are both powerful and economical. The brand will also begin offering a BlueEFFICIENCY model in the spring of 2009 in the form of the GLK 220 CDI featuring a new four-cylinder diesel engine. The GLK-Class boasts pioneering passive safety systems, excellent interior comfort and low noise, and a high level of value retention. Mercedes-Benz is also making available for the first time in this vehicle class state-of-the-art systems such as the PRE-SAFE® safety package and the ILS intelligent light system.
Copyright © 2008, Daimler AG
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