Check Out The Mercedes-Benz GLK 350
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There are certain vehicle that we can tell in one look that they are ordinary and not the greatest vehicle that we would want to be seen driving inside of. Yet, there are other cars that ooze an atmosphere of grandeur and the moment you peek at it you understand it is the car of your dreams. One of these vehicles is the brand Mercedes-Benz GLK 350.
This is the very first premium compact crossover SUV that Mercedes has ever made. Though the GLK 350 might be a bit more boxy than what we are used to seeing from them it does not let us down in the slightest. The platform for this SUV was developed on the standard C-class sedan.
Why did Mercedes-Benz choose to construct an SUV? “We needed a car like the GLK 350,” sales representative Mark Leonard said. “It’s designed to go head-to-head with the BMW X3 and it is doing a fantastic job.”
The SUV was first debuted earlier in the year and is designed to be a 2010 model version. It has already gathered much attention because of its unusual design and the starting price that Mercedes has set for it. Some people were waiting to see a high number – but were astonished when the company set it at a low $33,900. This will definitely be in the running for the low-cost SUV on the market and may be able to flyover the X3 in price alone.
The GLK is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine and joined with a seven speed automatic transmission. Together the two work in harmony and achieve a smooth but powerful drive. It is easier then before to speed up the vehicle and it can reach 60 MPH in only 6.9 seconds.
If you desire to choose the premium packet you will be getting a panorama sunroof, power liftgate, media upgrade package, heated front seats, and memory settings for mirrors, steering wheel, and the driver’s seat. You will also receive some of the more preferred characteristics that include power assist, dual zone automatic climate control, eight CD sound system, and a trip computer. Mercedes also supplied the standard safety features to each model.