2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

The all-new GLK is the first Mercedes-Benz entry in the competitive compact soft-roader market, although its premium pricing and already-outdated styling are far from competitive. Available in GLK 280 trim with a 3.0-litre V6 and in GLK 350 trim with a 3.5-litre V6, both models come standard with 4Matic all-wheel-drive and a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The GLK apparently has some offroading pretensions, with an optional 'off-road styling package' that adds nothing but matte-black bumper strips and a simulated skidplate. Sizeable 19-inch alloy wheels are standard, with 20-inch ones being optional. Cabin features include two-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, Bluetooth interface, central 5-inch colour display, power accessories and an available power liftgate. Further extra-cost options include Xenon headlights with adaptive lighting and washers, rain-sensing windshield wipers, memory driver's seat, COMAND multimedia system with hard-drive navigation, rear-view... Read More