Mercedes Vision GLK FREESIDE & TOWNSIDE Concepts @ 2008 NAIAS

[SDNR]

What version is this? I'll have this for, eh, 'offroading' thank you very much!

^ confusing post ....but original

 

[Bartek S.]

 

[Centurion]

I don't like this line that is marked red in the picture. IMO it descends too steeply and and as result doesn't flow with the other lines on the car. It makes the side look a bit awkward.

The line along with the leaning tail lights are very important because they give the impression that the car is going forward, which makes it look young and sporty.

 

[andyvalencia]

it actually looks nice,a darker shade of wood would look even better.

You are right darker wood does make the interior nicer.

 

[bmer]

The line along with the leaning tail lights are very important because they give the impression that the car is going forward, which makes it look young and sporty.

I'm not against the dropping line, it works fine in other MBs but in this case it descends too steeply towards the front of the car and connects with the front fender a tad too low.

 

[Bartek S.]

 

[Merc1]

2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Did you really think Mercedes-Benz would have a press conference on the 2009 GLK and not pull out the Sex in the City card? Impossible, which is why the new compact sport-ute rolled out with some woman named Kim Cattrall riding shotgun. She's one of the lead characters of the TV show we're told. Since we spend all of our spare evenings wedging big blocks into straight axle 55s, Ms. Cattrall's appearance was a bit of yawn. She seemed to do it for Dieter Zetsche though, as the Mercedes-Benz CEO kept making jokes about her joining him for some schnitzel later on. She smiled politely, took a few photos and then headed for the door with boarding pass in hand.

Oh, and the GLK?









It looks pretty good in person, although we were told that the sportier Townside version shown today is a European model only. We’ll get something closer to the Freeside, which is a more luxurious model with wood trim in place of the metallic accents in the Townside. We were also able to confirm that the GLK will eventually offer a diesel engine option once Mercedes gets its current crop of SUVs up and running on the diesel. -- Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor, Inside Line


Straightline - 2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK


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[Yaz]

Damn, MB is on a roll. I just wish a lot of this stuff makes it into production .

 

[siko]

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[Merc1]

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[bmer]

So will Dr. Z have a role in the Sex and the City movie?

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[cawimmer430]

So will Dr. Z have a role in the Sex and the City movie?

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He'll be the sexual therapist.

 

[justanthony]

No, but he'll get my automotive man of the past couple of years. i think what he's on his way to achieving is somehting of a renaissance for mercedes, especially after the mess that was Schrempf. Infact the strides mercedes is taking now,as well as some of the results they are achieving are quite so vast that i sometimes wonder if they all began with this man.
The CORE initiative, wholly improved reliability and quality and far far better cars generally as well as exceptional profits. the state mercedes was a few years back, it was a sitting duck for a much improved audi, never mind bmw in terms of sales and global positioning. Right now it's fighting for top honours in the auto industry once again. There's still work to be done but i think they are certainly on the right track. Just my thots on that

 

[cawimmer430]

I don't like this line that is marked red in the picture. IMO it descends too steeply and and as result doesn't flow with the other lines on the car. It makes the side look a bit awkward.


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In an interview with Autobild, Peter Pfeiffer said that this line "shapes the light" that shines unto the GLK and hence people "get to see the various lines and shapes of the GLK" - something along those lines.

Bottom line is this was apparently created with "some artistic intentions" in mind.

 

[justanthony]

''.........a power unit that is both economical and, thanks to BLUETEC, extremely clean," explains Daimler's Head of Technical Development Dr. Thomas Weber. "From its 2.2 liter displacement, this high-torque engine generates 204 hp and a world class torque of 369 lb ft that is available from as low down the rev range as 1,600 rpm."
This takes the new four-cylinder into performance dimensions that were previously the domain of three-liter six-cylinder diesels and large displacement V8 gasoline engines - and combines this with exemplary fuel economy. Weber again, "All this is made possible by innovations exclusive to Mercedes. For example, the latest in common-rail injection, new piezo injectors for 2,000 bar injection pressure, as well as two-phase turbocharging."
Just read this report about this diesel engine for the glk and apparently other models. This would be an all new unit right? Haven't really heard anything about all new merc diesels. Have i missed something guys? If so how do those numbers compare for the class 2.2l diesels? Where's our techies? Wimmer, Rob, Merc 1.....?

 

[ZicZachZo]

Anyone else think that that climate controls are way too low??

 

[Sayyaaf]

Although the gauges are old school MB, but they look hideous. I luv the Audi/VW style gauges.

 

[Merc1]

''.........a power unit that is both economical and, thanks to BLUETEC, extremely clean," explains Daimler's Head of Technical Development Dr. Thomas Weber. "From its 2.2 liter displacement, this high-torque engine generates 204 hp and a world class torque of 369 lb ft that is available from as low down the rev range as 1,600 rpm."
This takes the new four-cylinder into performance dimensions that were previously the domain of three-liter six-cylinder diesels and large displacement V8 gasoline engines - and combines this with exemplary fuel economy. Weber again, "All this is made possible by innovations exclusive to Mercedes. For example, the latest in common-rail injection, new piezo injectors for 2,000 bar injection pressure, as well as two-phase turbocharging."
Just read this report about this diesel engine for the glk and apparently other models. This would be an all new unit right? Haven't really heard anything about all new merc diesels. Have i missed something guys? If so how do those numbers compare for the class 2.2l diesels? Where's our techies? Wimmer, Rob, Merc 1.....?

LOL...you'll have to consult Wimmer on diesels. We only get the 3.0L V6 here so its hard to keep up with all 4-cylinder variants. I would guess this is an all new unit due to big numbers it generates, seems like the previous models were kinda weak IMO.


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[justanthony]

LOL...you'll have to consult Wimmer on diesels. We only get the 3.0L V6 here so its hard to keep up with all 4-cylinder variants. I would guess this is an all new unit due to big numbers it generates, seems like the previous models were kinda weak IMO.


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Ye just read now from your benz report apparently it's an all new diesel set to launch in 09. The numbers look good tho, well that torque... Is it true the glk doesn't launch inthe states till 09?!

 

[Merc1]

Yep, January of 2009 as a 2009 model is the current word. Seems like forever, but it will be here in no time. MBUSA is getting ready for 2 important launches this year, the facelifted SL and the 50-state diesel blitz.

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