2008 Mercedes MLK/GLK

[TiburonJT]

A chop and photos are available at http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2006/11...s-glk-mlk.html

From what we’ve gathered, the production version of the GLK – MLK (call it what you want) will make its public debut in the September Frankfurt Motor Show but don’t be surprised if we see a near-to-production concept at the upcoming Detroit Show. Although details are scarce, the GLK – MLK will probably be available with a vast range of petrol an diesel engines that’ll include the upgraded 4cylinder 1.8 K with 184 Hp (as well the 143 Hp version), the 204Hp 2.5 V6, the 231 Hp 3.0 V6, the 272 Hp 3.5 V6, the 150 / 170 Hp 2.2 CDI, 190 / 224 Hp 3/0 CDI. Sales are expected to start in Europe late 2007 and in the US early 2008.

[VCDJ]

Very nice, i wonder how many mpg will diesel engine get

[mkaresh]

MLK might just be the worst name for a car ever. Nothing against Dr. King, but I always see "MiLK" when I read about the upcoming Mercedes.

[CobaltSScrazy]

well, WHERE IS THE BRX CADILLAC??? If they do debut this sometime next year, our GM timetable for the Brx should be expedited, I haven't seen any spyshots for it. But Kudos to MB (based on this chop) for keeping the theme in the family with the GL and ML which is another reason why i don't think it'll come here with that name, some other like NL or JL or something along those lines.

CobaltSScrazy

[ProjectRS]

nice job for benz

[stevecmh]

All of their SUVs look the same.. but they dont look bad. I like how the SS is on top of the page.. New impala anyone???

[Kappa]

No offence but it has to be said in the commercial, Got MLK? Something I remember reading in a tread months back on Autoweek with Benz making a small luxo ute. It does look better than the Acura, but it still seems rather bland and unoriginal to.

[Gm786]

Sorry Mercedes, but the styling looks too plain. I do wonder how the interior will look?

[Quickening]

THe interior will probably be the same as the M, just smaller. Just like the GL, which is just super sized.

[usa1]

A MB of every size for every pocketbook. Great way to continue to kill the brand. Makes you want to buy another brand if you want a luxury car.

Mark

[asim]

Is this supposed to be a competitor with the X3 and BRX? From what I see I think in can make great strides in that market, if Mercedes pulls it off right.