Mercedes-Benz GLK Freeside, Specs, Pictures, Video and Review!

Unveiled to the American Motoring Public at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz GLK is the marquee's latest entrant in the SUV market. It is based on a C-Class Chassis and is a competitor to BMW's X3. It is an interesting model, available with 4Matic, all-wheel-drive and at least three engine choices. In the U.S. 2.8 liter V6 and a 3.5 liter V6 are likely to be available - thus, the GLK 280 and the GLK 350. In Europe a diesel variant can be assured. As one can see from pictures of the GLK it cetainly takes it's styling clues from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the Geländewagen. Models should hit dealers by the First Quarter of 2009 (Q1 '09).

Here is what Mercedes-Benz says about the GLK:

"The completely new GLK-Class embodies the spirit and visual appeal of our full-sized SUVs, while expressing a powerful identity all its own. The luxurious GLK interior is both accommodating and versatile, offering exceptional comfort for five along with abundant cargo space. The bodywork is equally seductive to the eye, revealing the latest Mercedes‑Benz design idiom of chiseled lines, athletic contours, and unique surfaces. Inside, the GLK is appointed with rich wood trim, privacy glass, a multi-function steering wheel with a display in the instrument cluster, and design cues that make it clear this is a Mercedes‑Benz.


2010 GLK-Class Features
Performance and Utility Highlights

* 7-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles
* 19" aluminum wheels
* Optional 4MATIC™ 4-wheel drive system
* Electronic Stability Program
* Adaptive Brakes

Comfort and Safety Highlights

* Five-passenger seating with generous legroom for front and rear passengers
* Bluetooth connectivity
* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* 8-way power driver & passenger seat
* Central controller with 5" display
* 7 airbags (including driver knee bag)

A testament to passionate engineering, the GLK promises to redefine the SUV category with unrivaled 4-wheel drive exhilaration, utility, luxury, and fun."

Below is a video showcasing the GLK in action!

The GLK (Image Credit All World Cars)

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