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Chinese super-star Zhang Ziyi helped Mercedes-Benz unveil the world premiere of the all new GLK. With the calm and confident outline of the all-new luxury GLK-Class compact SUV, one cannot help associating it with the classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV. For the past 30 years, the G-Class SUV has always been regarded as a fashion icon and design benchmark for all Mercedes-Benz off-road vehicles. Combining this bold concept with the latest Mercedes-Benz design idiom makes the GLK a vehicle of genuine character. The combination of the distinct design standard and the latest Mercedes-Benz design style give the luxury GLK-Class compact SUV a pure off-road personality.
For the all-new GLK-Class, rather than being a stylistic end in itself, the body design allows the typical advantages of an off-road vehicle to be introduced to the more road-oriented compact-SUV category for the first time. Large angles of approach and departure plus good ground clearance make off-road ventures a sheer joy. The outstandingly clear layout of the body and good all-round visibility, combined with the raised seating position, enhance everyday practicality and ensure relaxed driving, even in dense city traffic.
As the fifth member of Mercedes-Benz SUV family, the GLK, along with its big brothers the G, GL and M-Class, gives consumers worldwide the best range of SUV options. Having won tremendous praise and admiration from Chinese consumers, the SUV family saw sales grow an impressive 90% in 2007, more than 3000 units in total, and in the first quarter of 2008 sales have risen an astounding 100%, more than 1000 units in all. Without a doubt, Mercedes-Benz has given even more reasons as to why it is the No.1 brand in luxury SUVs.
Also at this year's auto show a special version of the R 300 Grand Sports Tourer, customized to meet the unique requirements of Chinese customers, took the stage. As the founder of its unique market segment, the R-Class continues its outstanding performance in the Chinese market with 800 units sold in the first quarter of this year. |
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