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James_Van_Thach Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, USA Vehicle(s): BRABUS G36 & G320 LWB Posts: 298 | Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 If they build it....will they buy it? Stuttgart/Kitzbuehel - Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it plans to launch a small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the GLK in 2008. A spokesman said that the GLK would either be launched at the Detroit or the Geneva Motor Show, fitted with many components from the new C-Class such as the four and six cylinder engines. Pictures taken of prototypes reveal a design similar to the bigger GL Class, rather than the M-Class. Achim Parnow from the Mercedes design team said the shape was relatively squared with steep front, broad shoulder lines and dominant 20-inch wheels. The GLK is the fifth Mercedes SUV in the line-up for next year that includes modifications for the current range. The R-Class features a second row of seats for three people. Seat combinations for five occupants, two, three, four, six or seven are possible. Three new entry-level R-Class models are available * the R 280 CDI, the R 280 and the R 350 * all with V6 power units with rear- wheel drive and a choice of a short or long wheelbase. In the M-Class the 2008 model year comes with the addition of a new engine. The 285 kW/388 hp model ML 500 4MATIC is equipped with the 5.5-litre V8 petrol unit, which increases the output by 82 hp compared to the preceding model, boosting the maximum torque from 460 to 530 newton metres. The basic shape in the G class, which has remained more or less the same since 1979, has been retained. According to Mercedes the latest facelift mainly affects the interior, where a new instrument cluster provides a more up-to-date look. A centrally located display for the driver, four analogue dial instruments with fine chrome bezels provide a clearly laid out information centre. The four-spoke multifunction steering wheel has also been redesigned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_GLK-Class http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/76805.html http://jurnalo.com/jurnalo/storyPage.do?story_id=44399 | ||
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Dieselburns Expert Date registered: May 2006 Location: New York, Long Island Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee Posts: 2251 | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 I want a diesel!!! | ||
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cmitch Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Ala-Tenn Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew Posts: 3412 | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 Here's a couple of pics to compare. The GLX is the top and the GL is the bottom:
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AsianML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 BOO!!!! | ||
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BenzDieselTuner Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 these small suvs arent real mercedes anymore, its just what they offer so that rich germans can buy something for their housewives to drive to the grocery store, that still has a star on it....... | ||
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AsianML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 BenzDieselTuner - 6/27/2007 5:56 PM these small suvs arent real mercedes anymore, its just what they offer so that rich germans can buy something for their housewives to drive to the grocery store, that still has a star on it....... That's what the ML was for. The GLK is for the kids! | ||
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BenzDieselTuner Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 AsianML - 6/27/2007 7:42 PM BenzDieselTuner - 6/27/2007 5:56 PM these small suvs arent real mercedes anymore, its just what they offer so that rich germans can buy something for their housewives to drive to the grocery store, that still has a star on it....... That's what the ML was for. The GLK is for the kids!my point exactly, they should bespending their money designing brand new sports coupes, like Audi is doing right now........ | ||
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AsianML Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 BenzDieselTuner - 6/28/2007 2:37 AM That's how the GLK got here in the first place...you realize that? Designing new models to compete with other companies....the answer to the question NO ONE asked.AsianML - 6/27/2007 7:42 PM my point exactly, they should bespending their money designing brand new sports coupes, like Audi is doing right now........BenzDieselTuner - 6/27/2007 5:56 PM these small suvs arent real mercedes anymore, its just what they offer so that rich germans can buy something for their housewives to drive to the grocery store, that still has a star on it....... That's what the ML was for. The GLK is for the kids! | ||
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redmansioner Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 Another good looking vehicle from Mercedes, equipped with quality parts like, including Mercedes Benz expansion tank and elegant looking headlights and spoiler. It has been said that it has exceptional brake system which turns out to boost its high performance. They’ve been using amazing concepts which makes their recent models one of a kind and superior from the rest. | ||
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NZ Benz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320 Posts: 2555 | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 redmansioner - 7/7/2007 4:21 AM Another good looking vehicle from Mercedes, equipped with quality parts like, including Mercedes Benz expansion tank and elegant looking headlights and spoiler. It has been said that it has exceptional brake system which turns out to boost its high performance. They’ve been using amazing concepts which makes their recent models one of a kind and superior from the rest. Hahaha.....yup. That thing is so ugly it makes the X3 look good. I hope you work for MB so you feel obligated to write what you did, either that or you need to take a trip to the optometrist. Also you do know that an expansion tank is the same as a header tank and is in alot of cars? Edited by NZ Benz 7/7/2007 6:24 AM | ||
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Marsden Classic MB Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Capital City USA Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 I hereby bid $10 for redmansioner.
And I think it's awfully sweet for the spambots to be using avatar pics
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NZ Benz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320 Posts: 2555 | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 Marsden - 7/8/2007 1:43 AM I hereby bid $10 for redmansioner.
And I think it's awfully sweet for the spambots to be using avatar pics
I did wounder about that..... | ||
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1996_S500 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 NZ Benz - 7/8/2007 1:11 AM Marsden - 7/8/2007 1:43 AM I hereby bid $10 for redmansioner.
And I think it's awfully sweet for the spambots to be using avatar pics
I did wounder about that..... hahah, wow, I've never seen that before either. A valiant effort, LOL. As for the GLK, I think its a horrible direction for Mercedes-Benz to move into... | ||
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Roch207 Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Palmetto State Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD Posts: 3749 | Re: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 Of course it is a Spambot, no human would apply eyeshadow like that. | ||
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flyboyike Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008 Dieselburns - 6/27/2007 10:36 AM I want a diesel!!! Get back to your dishes.
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