Mercedes-Benz GLK (spy photos & info)

[Merc1]

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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK300, GLK350, and GLK320 BlueTec - Car News


Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its BlueTec clean-diesel and gasoline-electric hybrid technology, while adding a small SUV to its lineup as part of its bid to “build the most efficient SUVs in the world," says marketing chief Klaus Maier.

To reach this target, the Stuttgart-based automaker will introduce the GLK series (the 'k`is for kleine, which is German for small), Mercedes’ smallest SUV to date, expected by the end of 2008.

At an event in Kitzbuehl, Austria, head of Mercedes passenger-car design Hans-Dieter Futschik gave us a first look at the car that is not styled as a baby ML, but rather as a baby brother to the Mercedes GL. The GLK will take on such competitors as the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, and the upcoming Audi Q5 due next summer.

Unfortunately, Mercedes did not let us leave with pictures, but the spy shots here provide a pretty good idea of what to expect. At 180 inches long, 68 inches wide, and 71 inches tall, the new GLK is 10 inches shorter than an ML and 22 inches shorter than a GL. It rides on a 109-inch wheelbase—essentially sharing the platform of the new C-class including axles and suspension.

2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK300, GLK350, and GLK320 BlueTec - Car News - Car and Driver June 2007

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[PanterroR]

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Hope these weren't posted before...:

These are the latest renderings of Mercedes’ upcoming midsized SUV, which is scheduled to enter production in the second half of next year. This rendering, compiled with information sourced from insiders close to the project, show that the new GLK picks up the same angular design theme and ruggedness seen in the rest of the Mercedes SUV range. The only major difference from previous impressions is the new tear-drop headlights and shortened taillights.


The GLK will initially be offered with a four-cylinder Kompressor motor and a 3.5L V6. These will be followed by Mercedes’ new four-cylinder Bluetec diesel displacing 2.2L and producing up to 204hp.

Source: Motor Authority » Preview: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK

A bit too boxy for my taste, but anyways, if it ends up like this, the X3 won't stand a chance in terms of exterior design.

 

[Merc1]

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I think those have been posted before of something similar. No biggie really because I'll be happy if it looks this good, but the camo pics show a longer, more pointy vehicle I'm afraid. The above looks like a baby GL, but the real GLK spy pics don't really, proportion wise.

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[tennmb]

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I think these are actually pretty good.
The mirrors are obviously off, but I think this captures the overall idea. i like.

 

[Centurion]

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Very nice design. I will be very pleased if it looks like that, much better than the ML.

 

[PanterroR]

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From left lane news



Spy photographers hiding in the desert have captured some very clear shots of the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV, which is designed to compete against the BMW X3 and the Acura RDX, among others. The GLK is due for the '09 model year and could be premiered as early as September's Frankfurt show.


The GLK uses mechanical components from the new Mercedes C-Class, including its basic architecture and running gear. We can see that the GLK really looks like a scaled-down GL-Class SUV. This isn't surprising as the 'K' in GLK stands for kurz, German for "short."

The GLK might debut as a 2008 model at the IAA car show in Frankfurt in September, however Geneva in 2008 sounds more likely. Yearly production is expected to be 40,000 units with starting prices of about 35,000 Euros.
Power is expected to come from four and six cylinder engines, both gasoline and diesel. A more powerful V8 AMG model could be offered later. Mercedes will offer the crossover in both rear-wheel drive and 4Matic all-wheel drive versions, with the GLK 220 CDI as the base rear-wheel drive version and the GLK 280 as a gas alternative. The all-wheel drive versions - the only models expected for the United States - will be the GLK 350 with 272 bhp and the GLK 320 CDI with 224 bhp. All versions are expected to have the 7G-Tronic, TouchShift automatic transmission.



July 25, 2007

Spied: '09 Mercedes GLK SUV

 

[MoSs]

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if the GL class will turn looking like the one on the pictures tycoon posted then it will give the X3 a run for its money.

 

[Merc1]

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I think production will be more than 40K units, that doesn't seem to be enough to justify it even being around.

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[tennmb]

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40k units.

MB sold less than 60k units TOTAL in the U.S. in 1990.

 

[Bartek S.]

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Mercedes GLK Spied in the U.S. and Prague



Mercedes GLK Spied in the U.S. and Prague

 

[HighestOfHigh]

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Wow...Mercedes is taking a LONG time to bring this car out. I hope it's perfect to take this long.

 

[GTA45E]

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Mercedes is taking long giving birth to this child.

Looks like it`s going to be the son of the GL500.

 

[Merc1]

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That means that they're putting all their cars through the same rigorous testing like they did the S and the new C-Class, a very good thing. No more bug-riddled Benz launches!

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[Centurion]

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Mercedes is taking long giving birth to this child.

Looks like it`s going to be the son of the GL500.

I also like that it resembles it's grandpa the G-wagon, looks quite boxy.

 

[Bartek S.]

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Mercedes GLK Computer Illustrations


Mercedes GLK Computer Illustrations

 

[Anisc]

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Sorry, just looks fugly to me...why couldn't they make a baby ML instead, that just looks so much more cooler to me...

 

[Bartek S.]

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Officially Official: Mercedes calling new CUV the GLK

Is this the new GLK? While not an official shot, many seem to think so.

Well, we suppose MLK might have confused some people (and might have resulted in some lawsuits out of Atlanta). Mercedes has instead announced that its new compact CUV will officially be called the GLK. This new German-built crossover will debut in Europe late next year, with U.S. sales following in early 2009. M-B is said to favor marketing it as a compact SUV rather than a CUV, however, and apparently has butched it up. A boxy, but disguised prototype was shown to journalists recently who said it is much smaller and lower than a GL. The interior was uncovered and showed two-row seating, "white leather seats with black piping, black wood trim, the Mercedes COMAND-Plus single-knob controller for many electronically controlled functions, and a screen in the dash for a navigation system." The prototype was probably a high trim level, we guess. Guesses on pricing, however, put it under $40,000 to match the BMW X3's $38,775 starting price and fall far enough below the M-Class MSRP of $44,425. Predictions are that we'll see the GLK-Class debut in Detroit next January.

 

[Centurion]

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Interior busted. C-class inspired with a touch a utility a'la Land Rover Discovery. Looks promising to me.


Is that a manual gearbox?

 

[EnI]

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Is that a manual gearbox?

Yep.

AutoBild also claims some (entry) GLK models will be available with RWD layout as well!

 

[LaArtist]

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wow i really like that interior..kinda old school benz..very hard edged