Mercedes-Benz has released a new video starring its fierce GLK, the compact luxury crossover SUV from the three pointed star house which debuted in 2008 and still is one of the strongest and best-selling models of his segment after the 2012 cosmetic upgrade launched at the 2012 New York Auto Show and labelled ‘Model Year 2013’.
The model is currently available on the markets worldwide with an engine line-up made of six diesel models and one petrol engine.
Five of them are four-culinder units: the GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (140 hp), the GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 hp), the GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY (170 hp), the GLK 220 BlueTEC 4MATIC (170 hp) and the GLK 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (204 hp).
The other two are V6s: the GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY (265 hp) and the range topping and only petrol option, the GLK 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, which delivers 306 horsepower, can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.
5 seconds and hit a top speed of 238 km/h.
In terms of aesthetics, the facelifted GLK is easily distinguishable from the previous model by the new front bumper fascia with newly-designed fog-lights and revised LED headlights.
The wheels have also be refreshed as well as the taillights.
GLK buyers will also have the opportunity to purchase an AMG Exterior Sports package that provides for AMG front and rear aprons, radiator grille with chrome accents, AMG LED daytime-driving lights, 19-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels and sportier suspension.