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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2008) spied
By
Jack Carfrae
Spy shots
21 February 2007 09:16
Mercedes GLK: the lowdown
Manufacturers just can’t get enough 4x4s - despite the rising importance of green issues sweeping industry thinking. Now Mercedes is muscling in on the compact SUV market with this top-secret GLK, a mini 4x4 to slot beneath the M- and GL-class in Merc’s burgeoning range. We’ve snapped these revealing photos of prototypes testing in Scandinavia and Germany, and they spill the beans on next year’s hottest 4x4. Click 'Next' to see the GLK from every angle - and what it looks like under that disguise
Which end of the market is the GLK aimed at?
Mercedes is aiming the GLK squarely at the growing junior executive SUV sector – a market which is hogged by the BMW X3 today. At a starting price of around £28,500, it’ll challenge a growing spread of rivals, like the forthcoming Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and VW Tiguan. The GLK is supposed to be a comfortable, smooth-handling car on the road, with differing levels of off-road ability depending on which model you opt for.
