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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK U.S. pricing announced

tryme submitted on 11/22/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:57:24 AM

12 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

In January next year, the Mercedes-Benz GLK will go on sale in with price tag for the base 2WD version beginning at $33,900.

Going up to the AWD model will cost $35,900. These prices do not include the $850 destination charge that applies to both variants.

Intended to compete with the Bmw X3 a forthcoming Audi Q5, the latest GLK demonstrates a vivid improvement in quality over Mercedes’ preceding SUV versions in spite that it is a an entry-level off-roader.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK U.S. pricing announced

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204E60

I'm not a fan of SUVs, but I like the look of this vehicle. Kinda like a bulldog: tough and full of character. Interesting to read that high quality is an emphasis for this new SUV from Mercedes. Hope that proves to be the case.

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Posted on 11/22/2008 11:34:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

JMB1013

Kinda doubt it. Inevitably it will end up as a birthday present for some girls sweet sixteen.

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Posted on 11/22/2008 1:10:15 PM | | Votes: 2   

Bmw8ter

I can't wait to see an AMG version.

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Posted on 11/22/2008 2:12:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

DaHarder

Stylistically, this SUV simply misses the mark - by a mile.

Were the designers specifically instructed not to use anything resembling a French/Bezier curve tool when penning this thing?

Both the exterior and interior are little more than a mass of completely unrelated straight lines running in all manner of directions.

I won't even comment on the odd proportions with that freakishly long hood and tiny greenhouse.

I'm sure that some will find it appealing on some level, but I'm certainly not one of them... Especially not at anywhere near 40K.

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Posted on 11/22/2008 2:33:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

morpheus1976

it's supposed to take styling clues from the original G-Modell, which is why it is boxy and not curvy. Want curvy? Get the ML

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Posted on 11/24/2008 5:20:57 AM | | Votes: 0   

DogLb

Are we sure this isn't a Subaru? Not a very good profile shot IMO.

Not a huge Audi fan but the Q5 seems to look the best in this emerging segment

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Posted on 11/22/2008 3:42:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

david999


Your right. This screams Subaru.

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Posted on 11/23/2008 12:04:39 AM | | Votes: 1   

JUGNU

agree looks like Subabru Forster. too high for a station wagon and not round enough to be a normal looking SUV. Confusing lines and proportions, it's something in the middle.
Overall MB tried to be differnt with GLK but the car ended up looking abnormal and bland.

To me EX35, LR2 are miles better in design, even X3.

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Posted on 11/22/2008 4:24:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Monk

In terms of bang the buck, the EX35 definitely leads (it's Japanese after all). However, I would say the GLK is better than the LR2 in quality, and much much better than the X3 in terms of price (4-6k difference for base). I'm not sure how the GLK drives though...

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Posted on 11/22/2008 5:29:54 PM | | Votes: 0   

Willis

The GLK is unique and that is what I like about its styling. The X3 is completely bland in my opinion and the Q5, as elegant as it is, looks like a miniature Q7. Audi design has become too predictable. The GLK on the other hand looks interesting and sporty and premium. I will definitely be checking it out once it hits stateside.

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2008 8:39:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Mercedes

Exactly.

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Posted on 11/24/2008 1:50:23 AM | | Votes: 0   

truthpursuit

That's one ugly cheap looking POS.

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Posted on 11/25/2008 3:22:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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