Car Evolution: The new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Stuttgart, Germany, Jul 15, 2008

High-class specification: Full range of standard equipment, attractive equipment packages*

All models in the GLK-Class range feature a high level of standard equipment, including:

4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with Comfort and Sport modes
Adaptive airbags for driver and front passenger
Adaptive brake lights
Aerial integrated in roof spoiler (additional roof aerial if COMAND is specified)
AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist (BAS) and hill-start assist
Armrest between driver and front passenger, sideways folding, with compartment
ASSYST maintenance interval indicator
Audio 20 sound system, radio/CD with integrated Bluetooth interface and microphone, central 5-inch colour display
Bag hooks (2) in the load compartment
Belt height adjuster for driver and front passenger
Belt status indicator for rear passengers in instrument cluster
Belt tensioners and adaptive belt-force limiters for the front seats, plus belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for the outer rear seats
Body-coloured bumpers, exterior mirror housings and door handles
B-pillars in high-gloss black
Brake pad wear indicator
Coat hooks on the tailgate inner door pulls
Crash boxes, bolted for easy repair, front and rear
Cruise control
Diesel particulate filter (for CDI models)
Dynamic handling control systems � ESP�, ASR, 4ETS, ABS, BAS
ELCODE locking system with infrared/radio remote control, integral immobiliser, automatic locking whilst driving, unlocking in the event of an accident (crash sensor), extended central locking function
Front fog lamps with chrome rings/rear fog lamp
Glove compartment air-conditioned
Headlamp Assist
Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
Heated rear windscreen
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
Indicators in the exterior mirrors
Instrument cluster with three analogue dials (speedometer, rev counter, temperature display/fuel gauge) and central display
ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear
Kneebag on the driver's side (Europe)
Light-alloy wheels, 17-inch, with size 235/60 R 17 tyres
Load compartment cover (no-cost option)
Load sill guard cover, inside and outside, made from black plastic
Load-securing rings in the load compartment
Lumbar support with manual 2-way adjustment for driver's seat
Map pockets on the front seat backs
Multifunction steering wheel with four buttons
NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints for driver and front passenger
Outside temperature display
Paintwork with increased scratch resistance
Power outlets, 12 volt, at front and rear of centre console, in the glove compartment and in the load compartment
Power steering, electrohydraulic, with safety steering column
Power windows (4)
Rear windscreen wiper with automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged
Rear-seat backrest with 1/3 : 2/3 split, forwards folding with integral folding rear armrest including double cup holder and stowage compartment
Rev counter
Seat occupancy sensor on front passenger side
Seats for driver and front passenger with electrical height and backrest adjustment, as well as adjustment of the seat cushion angle
Side skirts in black, grained
Sidebags for driver and front passenger
Speed-sensitive power steering (GLK 280 4MATIC, GLK 350 4MATIC,
GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC)
Steering column, adjustable for height and reach
Stowage compartment under the load compartment floor
Stowage net in load compartment, left
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control
Three head restraints in the rearTinted glass all round
TIREFIT (or compact spare wheel as a no-cost option)
Trim elements for interior in fabric
Tyre pressure loss warning system
Warning and ambient lights in the tailgate
Windowbags

Exterior sports package or off-road styling package to complement the range of standard equipment

Two equipment packages are available, allowing customers to personalise their GLK.

The exterior sports package includes:

19-inch 7-spoke light-alloy wheels with size 235/50 R 19 tyres at the front and size 255/45 R 19 tyres at the rear
Chrome package with roof rails in aluminium, chromed rectangular exhaust tailpipes, inner and outer load sill guards with stainless-steel inserts, front fog lamps with chrome surrounds and shoulderline trim strip in chrome
Radiator grille with three chrome fins
Rear apron with chrome trim strips
Rub strip in chrome
Side skirts painted in body colour
Sports suspension, lowered by 20 mm

The off-road styling package includes:

17-inch light-alloy wheels with size 235/60 R 17 tyres at the front and size 255/55 R 17 tyres at the rear
Chrome package with chromed rectangular exhaust tailpipes, inner and outer load sill guards with stainless-steel inserts, front fog lamps with chrome surround and shoulderline trim strip in chrome
Front and rear apron with off-road pads in black, grained
Radiator grille with two chrome fins
Roof rails in matt black
Simulated underguards front and rear in black, grained

Exclusive additional equipment features from higher-segment models

GLK customers can upgrade their vehicles by specifying further equipment features and packages:

Off-road engineering package

"G" switch for activating a special off-road driving program: modified accelerator pedal characteristics, adapted 7G-TRONIC shift points, manual shift mode for 7G-TRONIC, off-road ABS, specially tuned ESP�/4ETS
3-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles
Additional underguard made of GMTex
DSR switch (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Off-road monitor with compass indicator, altimeter, GPS coordinates and tracking system to record routes in areas not covered by digitised maps (if COMAND APS is specified)

Interior sports package

3-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles
Aluminium trim elements in the dashboard and in the front and rear door panels
Combined fabric/ARTICO man-made leather upholstery
Instrument cluster in matt silver with tube-style design
Interior lighting package
Selector lever in leather with chrome inlay
Sports pedals with stainless-steel look
Stainless-steel door sills in the doors

Additional optional extras available for all models:

20-inch 7-spoke or 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels with size 235/45 R 20 tyres at the front and size 255/40 R 20 tyres at the rear
Automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger side
Automatically dimming interior mirror and exterior mirrors
COMAND APS with 7.5-inch monitor positioned in centre of dashboard, integral radio, CD/DVD player, hard-disc navigation with tracking system for recording routes outside areas covered by digitised maps, telephone operation and off-road menu, can be combined with TV tuner and reversing camera
Fine wood interior trim elements in pine brown or burr walnut
Genuine leather interior appointments
Heated front seats
Intelligent Light System with five light functions that are activated in specific driving situations (cornering light function, country mode, motorway mode, active light function and enhanced fog lamps)
LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system for navigation, radio, telephone and CD/DVD player or changer
Media interface
Panoramic glass sliding sunroof, electrically operated
PARKTRONIC
PRE-SAFE�
Privacy glazing
Rear seat entertainment system with 2 screens, radio remote control, 2 sets of
IR headphones, aux-in socket for multimedia devices such as games consoles, DVD player
Remote controlled, electrohydraulically operated EASY-PACK tailgate
Seat adjustment, 10-way, fully electrical with memory package
Sidebags in rear
THERMOTRONIC 3-zone luxury automatic climate control