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In 2008, Mercedes launched the very first generation of the GLK-Class across most of Europe, followed by the US two years later. Despite not having heritage to back it up, this compact luxury SUV has proven quite popular, with about 100,000 of them now trading every year.
The current GLK is based on the same platform as the old C-Class and thus a new generation is now on the way, which will take advantage of the numerous technologies developed by Mercedes for the compact segment through the W205. We're talking about drastic weight reduction, improvements in engine efficiency and active safety systems.
Another improvement which we'll see in second generation SUV is the size, which is visibly increased. Our latest spyshots prove that the GLK is bigger in every way in an effort to make this a more practical vehicle than the BMW X3.
These latest spyshots were taken recently in Northern Europe. There, the GLK is being tested in preparation for what will likely be a 2015 market launch. After running out of fuel, the German test team was forced to stop at a Shell station, where our photographer was able to snap the most compelling images yet. Judging from the fuel pump they use, this vehicle is a turbodiesel, likely equipped with the 2.1-liter unit preferred by most European customers. We hope Mercedes will also adopt more turbo petrol engines, notably the 2-liter engine going into the C300 and the 3-liter biturbo V6 going into the E400.
Another improvement which we'll see in second generation SUV is the size, which is visibly increased. Our latest spyshots prove that the GLK is bigger in every way in an effort to make this a more practical vehicle than the BMW X3.
These latest spyshots were taken recently in Northern Europe. There, the GLK is being tested in preparation for what will likely be a 2015 market launch. After running out of fuel, the German test team was forced to stop at a Shell station, where our photographer was able to snap the most compelling images yet. Judging from the fuel pump they use, this vehicle is a turbodiesel, likely equipped with the 2.1-liter unit preferred by most European customers. We hope Mercedes will also adopt more turbo petrol engines, notably the 2-liter engine going into the C300 and the 3-liter biturbo V6 going into the E400.
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