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Mercedes-Benz GLK Freeside Concept: First Official Picture Leaked

4wheels0 submitted on 1/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:59:23 AM

23 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: carscoop.blogspot.com

This is the first official picture of the Mercedes-Benz GLK Freeside concept that will debut at the Detroit Show in a couple of weeks.

More than a pre-production model than a concept, the GLK Freeside previews Mercedes-Benz’s all-new compact SUV that will compete against the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander models...

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Mercedes-Benz GLK Freeside Concept: First Official Picture Leaked

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pacotacolol

the taillights look kia-y

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Posted on 1/2/2008 10:15:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

w209w114

Id be surprised to see if you liked any cars at all.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 11:00:50 AM | | Votes: 2   

EnnNorak

Who cares what the tail lights look like as long as they are not like the faddish ugly clear tail lights that some asian manufacturers seem to favor and that some copy cats here have introduced into cars like the Fusion and Aura which makes them look el cheapo.

What really counts in evaluating an SUV is its mechanical performance and reliability.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 11:54:33 AM | | Votes: -7   

Anthony

It looks like a Jeep Liberty. Between the looks of this and the new C-Class (specifically its interior), we now know who really wore the pants in the DaimlerChrysler relationship.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 10:38:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

w209w114

Anthony

You are so funny I almost forgot to Laugh. Kids, this is why you stay off the crack.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 10:42:15 AM | | Votes: -1   

EnnNorak

Anthony is making a huge leap in logic here.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 11:56:06 AM | | Votes: -3   

w209w114

Picture looks great, much better than the spy shots presented here earlier. Wheels look great, The bumper appears to be slightly different especially around the foglight are.

This will be the American version (not the Euro version in "Sex and the City") Nicer than the ML in my own opinion, and a little Landroveresque without looking like MB tried to copy them. Sum it up with a nice interior (DONT MAKE IT LIKE THE C-CLASS) and they have a winner.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 10:50:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

EnnNorak

I want this one to meet my wife's requirement of a small SUV but I'd like it with the engine from the Vision C220 Bluetec. I hope it's not more than 70 inches high as I have a height restriction in my condo garage in the East.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 12:02:27 PM | | Votes: -7   

DaHarder

Apparently someone at Mercedes instructed the GLK design team that the use of French curves was strictly prohibited when penning this... thing!

This may well be the single least graceful automotive design of the 21st century - one straight line after another, all running in different (unrelated) directions.

It better drive great, because it sure is hideous!

Note: Yes, I know that modern vehicle design is done primarily on computers, but you get my point.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 12:21:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

JUGNU

i liked most of the new MB models like S, CL, GL even the C class's exterior now grown on me. But this GLK is just too ordinary looking. Non premium rivals like CR-V, Rav4, Tiguan are much exiting. This is too ordinary.

and over that, this is a concept so the production will be even cheap looking. MB could have one much better.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 12:32:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

w209w114

This one will also grow on to you. Wait for official pics, info, and specs.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 12:37:48 PM | | Votes: -3   

Bill

"Rav4 + Exciting"?

WHAT!?

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Posted on 1/2/2008 4:28:22 PM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

You're right, the Tiguan actually looks far more upscale. That is one nice little VW.

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Posted on 1/3/2008 2:01:46 AM | | Votes: -1   

EL34

Awesome looking miny SUV.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 1:21:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

r15mohd

Forester with a MB badge...far from awesome. an insult to subuaru if that! ;)

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Posted on 1/2/2008 1:42:13 PM | | Votes: 0   

JUGNU

no it doesn't look like it will grow on me later. that design is nothing. Simply cheap and looks like the work of Kia and not MB. Poor job MB with the GLK.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 2:39:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

DaHarder

I can't think of a single KIA design, past or present, that was/is such an unappealing jumble of bad proportions and needlessly straight/hard lines as this Mercedes creation...

Other opinions may differ, but this one is mine.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 3:34:47 PM | | Votes: 2   

ThierryHenry14

Love Mercedes, Hate this thing... Looks like a 10 year old Rav 4 or something.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 4:10:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Bill

It's funny how all these "design experts" here bash the GLK. To me, this is pure Mercedes design. Remember the early 1980s? Mercedes' were generally boxy with a few curvy lines here and there. The overall visual appearance was that of an elegant, mildly dynamic, yet beautiful car. I see the same applies here.

Speaking of the 1980s, oh wait, I get it! Most of the people bashing this car weren't even born yet.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 4:30:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

ErichHartmann

Well said. I agree with you all the way. The design cues on this vehicle are typical 1980s Mercedes-Benz in a more modern form.

I personally find the GLK very sharp looking.

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Posted on 1/2/2008 7:03:37 PM | | Votes: -1   

M53R

I couldnt have said it better than DeHarder

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Posted on 1/2/2008 5:29:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

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