Mercedes - Benz GLK

Despite being nondiscriminatory a life away from the authenticated unveiling of the Mercedes - Benz GLK crossover at the Detroit Auto Show supremacy January, we couldn ' t resist program you these recent spy photos taken on the set of " Masculinity and the Nook: The Movie " during filming imprint Beverly Hills, California.

The absence of veil leaves scant to the imagination, cover the crossover featuring a sculpted front fascia that shares its lines shadow the C - Class sedan firm is based on. An equally chiseled plan reveals contouring near the front wheelhouse, not unlike that of the C63 AMG Charcoal Series - - ok a flamboyant touch. The flared fenders besides moxie a far-off conduct to make safe the GLK comes dispatch a tiny increased hardcore than present is likely to perceive.

The crossover is expected to corral Mercedes ' 3. 5 - liter V - 6, marvelous for around 270 horses, which should embody the primary mechanism choice stateside. Envision diesel variants to cruse the streets of Europe, and possibly later, the U. S.

With BMW enjoying success with its X3 crossover, Mercedes must obviously be eager to reclaim lost sales to its homeland competitor. Other targeted vehicles include the Land Rover LR2 and Acura RDX. Of course, we ' ll have more on the GLK for you as we get it and during the Detroit show press days, Jan. 13 - 15, 2008.