Mercedes GLK
Riding on the same platform as Mercedes C-Class wagons, the Mercedes GLK also shares drive-train options including the Mercedes 4Matic all-wheel-drive. The small Mercedes GLK should arrive on American shores sporting a choice of two petrol-powered V6s in 228hp and 305hp engines. Europeans will get to choose from four- or six-cylinder diesels as well, although this time American’s aren’t being left out of the mix entirely, as a 224hp Mercedes GLK CDI Bluetec will be available on launch in January 2009 as well. Rumours are already afoot that there could be a Mercedes GLK63 AMG sporting a detuned 6.2L V8 from the C63 AMG, which could post as much as 450hp. It also looks like the GLK will only be available in left-hand-drive because of drivetrain configuration issues. How, exactly, the drivetrain could be biased to one side of the vehicle isn’t clear, as transverse-mounted motors don’t seem likely; it’d be nearly impossible to mount the 6.2L V8 sideways. So whatever the reason for the left-hand-only configuration, we’re stumped as to the logic behind the decision - and buyers in the UK, Australia and South Africa will be left to choose the BMW X3 - the Mercedes GLK’s main competitor - until 2010 when a possible solution to the problem may arrive. Pricing in the U.S. is expected to start at $38,000.
 
 
 
 
 
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