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The new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
Stuttgart - Following
its world premiere at Auto China in April 2008, the Mercedes-Benz GLK is
being unveiled in its natural habitat for the first time. Boasting a body
that is as practical as it is arrestingly succinct, an exceptional power
spectrum and a bold personality, the new arrival has what it takes to redefine
standards in the compact SUV class over all manner of route profiles - both
on and off the road.
Brimming with genuine character, the new
GLK-Class is set to take
the world of compact SUVs by storm. Yet it is not just the distinctive
all-rounder's practical and appealingly compact body form that sets it apart
from the competition. It also brings together what were previously seen as
entirely contradictory attributes, with supreme driving dynamics and outstanding
driving safety going hand in hand with exceptional ride comfort courtesy
of the AGILITY CONTROL suspension. Meanwhile the variable 4MATIC all-wheel
drive system joins forces with the latest electronic control systems to deliver
consummate on-road performance and superb off-road proficiency. It is precisely
this kind of combination that lends the GLK such immense appeal and warrants
the inclusion in the model name of the "G", an allusion to the archetypal
Mercedes off-roader. As Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler AG Board
of Management comments: "The GLK rounds off our tremendously successful SUV
family, transferring characteristic Mercedes qualities such as refinement,
dynamism and safety to a compact format in the process. This has now
significantly raised the bar in this market segment." Superlative performance
comes courtesy of the powerful yet economical four and six-cylinder engines.
The BlueEFFICIENCY model - the GLK 220 CDI - features the new entry-level
four-cylinder diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz, which develops 125 kW/170
hp yet only consumes 6.9 litres of diesel per hundred kilometres. The highly
robust body is key to the pioneering passive-safety setup, the extremely
low noise levels, the exceptional degree of interior comfort - to produce
that typical Mercedes feeling of wellbeing - and the high value retention.
Furthermore, exemplary appointments and attractive equipment packages make
the GLK stand out from the rest of the compact-SUV crowd. Plus, state-of-the-art
systems - such as the leading-edge PRE-SAFE® safety concept and the
Intelligent Light System (ILS) - are available in this market segment for
the very first time. |
Mercedes-Benz GLK Edition 1: attractive model
to celebrate sales launch
The exclusive "Edition 1" model is being brought
out to mark the sales launch of the GLK-Class. This particular variant, sure
to be the subject of great demand, is based on the exterior design of the
models with exterior sports package but also features 20-inch wheels, the
electrically operated EASY-PACK tailgate and specially tinted privacy glass
in the rear compartment. The interior is based on the interior sports package
and has been upgraded to include further quality details, such as black/white
nappa leather seats from the designo range, an AMG multifunction leather
steering wheel, a black roof lining, aluminium trim elements and the COMAND
APS system. The exclusive GLK models are available in calcite white in the
basic version, although customers may specify any other paint finish.
Engine-wise, the GLK Edition 1 can be combined with any of the V6 units. |
Mercedes offers the widest range of SUVs
Mercedes-Benz offers the widest range of SUVs in
the premium segment. The GLK, a compact SUV, is the latest addition to the
successful family and the brand's fifth model series in this internationally
growth-oriented market. The R-Class is the model series with the most variants,
all of which impress with an outstanding level of long-distance comfort as
well as the most generously proportioned and variable interiors of all the
Mercedes SUVs, including up to seven seats. The most successful Mercedes-Benz
Sports Utility Vehicle, with around 950,000 vehicles sold to date, is the
M-Class, offering an exciting balance between on-road performance and off-road
ability. This model series, which celebrated its premiere some ten years
ago, is seen as the precursor to all today's premium SUVs. The GL-Class has
in turn occupied pole position in the SUV world since 2006. Its occupants
travel first-class whatever the conditions, both on and off the road. The
G-Class, which effectively started it all, is celebrating 30 years of service
this coming year. The "G" really comes into its own when venturing off the
beaten track and still ranks as one of the world's best off-roaders. |
Bremen plant produces the GLK-Class on an exclusive
basis
The GLK is being produced solely at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, Germany.
European customers can order the compact model with genuine character from
June 30, 2008, with deliveries set to commence in October. The prices for
the German market, not including local VAT, are as follows:
GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 33,900.00
GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 38,700.00
GLK 280 4MATIC 36,600.00
GLK 350 4MATIC 38,700.00
Technical data and equipment and appointments may vary from country to country.
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