It's over guys, Audi need to head back to the drawing board. What a stunner! This is the first Benz I like in silver. Deutch design at it's finest. MB fans rejoice!!!

Is that Gorden Wagener next to Pfeiffer? Another sign of things to come when Peter steps down?

And for once I think Audi is not the one with the best looking interior either. I am surprised that the GLK gets better interior than even C. MB really has a winner in its hands.

High praise indeed from you Sunny.

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lol, and well deserved too, I expected Q5 to be the looker in this segment but it is GLK that I keep looking at.

After seeing the lackluster lines of the Audi Q5, the sharply creased sheetmetal of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK actually looked pretty good. When we first saw this new compact SUV as a concept, it looked a little overstyled, like Mercedes was trying too hard to give it some personality.

In person, however, the GLK works. Instead of looking like a shrunken down M-Class, the GLK has enough original lines to keep you interested. Even if you don’t come to like it, there’s no doubt it has something going on. Compare that to the Audi which just sits there and hopes you’ll like it because it’s an SUV and the GLK is the clear winner. -- Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor, Inside Line


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I'm shocked, the production version is up on MBUSA.com:



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

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 unrivalled 4-wheel drive exhilaration, utility, luxury, and fun.


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