Mercedes to Show Vision GLK Freeside Concept at Detroit

hanmust · 3rd January 2008, 11:42

Mercedes to Show Vision GLK Freeside Concept at Detroit

Mercedes have released the first official high-resolution photos of their upcoming GLK compact SUV albeit in 'concept' form, dubbed the 'Vision GLK Freeside' and set to debut at Detroit this month.

A vision built to signal the shape of SUVs to come, this is one concept that requires little speculation - the near-identical production model having already been caught undisguised in [COLOR=#000000]photos[/COLOR] and [COLOR=#000000]a video[/COLOR] taken on the set of the upcoming Sex and the City movie. This 'vision' will see the light of production from 2009 in left-hand-drive form after the final car debuts at Beijing this coming April.

A more compact version of the GL, the GLK is a new crossover SUV based off the new C-Class Wagon's platform, designated to embody true off-road character, luxury and compactness. And so a vehicle is produced that fuses these such often repeated crossover vehicle characteristics into an SUV that otherwise bucks conformity.

Styled to depart an era where SUV design is as bland as it is regular, the GLK is an interpretation of the original G-Class design meeting that of its contemporary range siblings. The GLK features sharp, angular surfaces and a bold but familiar face, the interior concept designed to be 'ergonomically coherent' and finished off by high-quality materials. A smart but equally upbeat interior for the Freeside boasts white leather seats and black wood with white inlays. Customised 20-inch alloy wheels finish off the muscular new crossover and allude to the 4MATIC-powered 40/60 torque distribution and high capability both on and off the road.

Powering the production model GLK will be a range of petrol and diesel engines, with the US being offered two gasoline V6s producing 228 and 268 hp in addition to a 224 hp BLUETEC CDI engine. In Europe a range of four and six-cylinder diesels will be available in addition to the two petrol V6 units. Expect AMG to work their magic over the new GLK with a de-tuned version of AMG's 6.2-litre V8, producing 450 hp as in the C63 AMG.

Launching into the US market from January 2009, the GLK is as yet unconfirmed for right-hand-drive and so will not be sold initially in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. Driveshaft packaging is presently disallowing RHD models but according to Automotive News, a fix may allow these markets a 2010 GLK introduction. For further details, read the below press release.

Source: www.worldcarfans.com

hanmust · 3rd January 2008, 23:31

Some more fotos from Daimler

ram_hyundai · 4th January 2008, 11:29

i liked the new shape.ita a bit boxy but sure to be a looker on the road.the alloys are a bit wacky,have never seen such an alloy for a merc but suits the design.
ram

hanmust · 8th January 2008, 12:06

Video : Vision GLK Freeside

YouTube - Mercedes Vision GLK Freeside Concept

Maverick1977 · 8th January 2008, 12:11

Dont the headlights look some what similar to the one's on the new C Class? Also the side reminds me of the BMW X5. Any 1 in agreement?

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3rd January 2008, 11:42	#1
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Mercedes to Show Vision GLK Freeside Concept at Detroit Mercedes to Show Vision GLK Freeside Concept at Detroit Mercedes have released the first official high-resolution photos of their upcoming GLK compact SUV albeit in 'concept' form, dubbed the 'Vision GLK Freeside' and set to debut at Detroit this month. A vision built to signal the shape of SUVs to come, this is one concept that requires little speculation - the near-identical production model having already been caught undisguised in [COLOR=#000000]photos[/COLOR] and [COLOR=#000000]a video[/COLOR] taken on the set of the upcoming Sex and the City movie. This 'vision' will see the light of production from 2009 in left-hand-drive form after the final car debuts at Beijing this coming April. A more compact version of the GL, the GLK is a new crossover SUV based off the new C-Class Wagon's platform, designated to embody true off-road character, luxury and compactness. And so a vehicle is produced that fuses these such often repeated crossover vehicle characteristics into an SUV that otherwise bucks conformity. Styled to depart an era where SUV design is as bland as it is regular, the GLK is an interpretation of the original G-Class design meeting that of its contemporary range siblings. The GLK features sharp, angular surfaces and a bold but familiar face, the interior concept designed to be 'ergonomically coherent' and finished off by high-quality materials. A smart but equally upbeat interior for the Freeside boasts white leather seats and black wood with white inlays. Customised 20-inch alloy wheels finish off the muscular new crossover and allude to the 4MATIC-powered 40/60 torque distribution and high capability both on and off the road. Powering the production model GLK will be a range of petrol and diesel engines, with the US being offered two gasoline V6s producing 228 and 268 hp in addition to a 224 hp BLUETEC CDI engine. In Europe a range of four and six-cylinder diesels will be available in addition to the two petrol V6 units. Expect AMG to work their magic over the new GLK with a de-tuned version of AMG's 6.2-litre V8, producing 450 hp as in the C63 AMG. Launching into the US market from January 2009, the GLK is as yet unconfirmed for right-hand-drive and so will not be sold initially in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. Driveshaft packaging is presently disallowing RHD models but according to Automotive News, a fix may allow these markets a 2010 GLK introduction. For further details, read the below press release. Source: www.worldcarfans.com Last edited by hanmust : 3rd January 2008 at 11:48.
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3rd January 2008, 23:31	#2
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Some more fotos from Daimler
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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	i liked the new shape.ita a bit boxy but sure to be a looker on the road.the alloys are a bit wacky,have never seen such an alloy for a merc but suits the design. ram
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Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 997 Thanked: 906 Times View My Garage	Dont the headlights look some what similar to the one's on the new C Class? Also the side reminds me of the BMW X5. Any 1 in agreement?
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