GLK Estate Killer?
http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes...ss-future.html
Yes I know this doesn't exactly fit in this thread and yes I know someone already posted a similar link on another thread. If this GLK does bow at the Detroit auto show in January, I think that all but seals the fate of the w204 C class wagon making it stateside. Yes one is an SUV the other is a station wagon, but they both ride on the C class frame, both will have about the same interior room and both will probably be in the same price range. Wouldn't be sound business to offer two cars virtually the same. Not overly concerned here as I already bought a C300 Sport, but this GLK is quite nice looking. Don't think its in full production skin though, those mirrors are way off anything Benz has put out recently, but then again the C mirrors are nothing like anything to date either. |
The GLK looks like a jacked up Subaru Forester, IMO.
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...k_priddy_2.jpg http://ebay.windingroad.com/newsuplo...10th-ann-3.jpg |
ehhh...the offspring of a toyota rav4 anda bmw X3. It leave me cold. Of course, this won't stop it from selling well if MBUSA's marketing people can get it branded a crossover!
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Originally Posted by GDawgC220
(Post 2554779)
The GLK looks like a jacked up Subaru Forester..
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Worst looking MB ever, no thanks.
-Ryan |
omg, this can't be from the same design team as the w204!!
it looks like someone from the north america team took the w204 and doodle over it.... |
No Estate in the US...not anytime soon.
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I hope it's just that photo (and maybe the white color). But from that photo, this is the ugliest MB ever. And GDawg220 hit it on the head - it looks like a Forester on bad steroids.
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Originally Posted by MBTex
(Post 2554871)
No Estate in the US...not anytime soon.
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They are using it on the set of the new "sex in the city movie."
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I may get it for the misses when the W204 lease is up.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb237/rk6400/GLK.jpg |
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2...nocamo7ri2.jpg
I like it, just maybe not in white. Boy does it look like the Subie from the front though, good catch. I will look at this when it comes out, probably spring/summer of 08, if it debuts at Detroit. I'm not sure it will do me well though, I have a ML now and will be looking for a new car around the summer/fall time frame, but this seems too small for my needs. It falls into that BMW X3 model range, BMW has a hard time selling those (although its quite old now) so why MB felt the need to jump into this segment I don't know. :nix: |
Originally Posted by chilledbenz
(Post 2555318)
It falls into that BMW X3 model range, BMW has a hard time selling those (although its quite old now) so why MB felt the need to jump into this segment I don't know. :nix:
caddies? we are missing one... |
trust me, it will be good, is a Mercedes-benz anyway, just like when the R-class came out, everyone would say THAT R is truely ugly, but when you get a chance to sit inside... you will feel bad saying is ugly...
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Originally Posted by Brabus_x2
(Post 2555365)
trust me, it will be good, is a Mercedes-benz anyway, just like when the R-class came out, everyone would say THAT R is truely ugly, but when you get a chance to sit inside... you will feel bad saying is ugly...
As for my BMW X3 comment, to be fair the X3 was first in this segment, but as mentioned is really old now. It went through some updating this past year, engines, trim lines, colors ect., but I don't think its helped much. I'm sure they are working on something to either update it or take its place, BMW feels there is a market for an X6, I wouldn't think they would let a smaller version die off. |
Originally Posted by chilledbenz
(Post 2555318)
It falls into that BMW X3 model range, BMW has a hard time selling those (although its quite old now) so why MB felt the need to jump into this segment I don't know.
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good lord that's ugly!!
Doesn't MB have enough SUVs already? ML, GL, G, and you could even say the R-class. With exception of the ML, these SUVs are selling relatively slow. |
BMW sells the E91 alongside the E83, so there is no reason to MB cannot sell a W204 Estate next to the X204. The vehicles appeal to a different set of buyers and I don't think there is much overlap.
There are plenty of takers for the E83 here in Canada, who tend to be more pragmatic and go for smaller vehicles. With the Infiniti EX35 coming, along with the VW Tiguan, and Audi Q5, there is no reason to believe that this market is anywhere near saturated. People seem to love these CUVs. For me, I would rather go for the wagon... but I might be an exception amongst the sea of SUV/CUVs in the mall. My understanding is that the Canadian dealers are already taking orders for the W204 Estate. |
It looks like a Grand Vitara buffed up. lol.
The picture from post #12 of the GLK, it looks alright actaully, =\..I see some resemblence of the BMW X3. |
Originally Posted by peabers
(Post 2556035)
BMW sells the E91 alongside the E83, so there is no reason to MB cannot sell a W204 Estate next to the X204. The vehicles appeal to a different set of buyers and I don't think there is much overlap.
There are plenty of takers for the E83 here in Canada, who tend to be more pragmatic and go for smaller vehicles. With the Infiniti EX35 coming, along with the VW Tiguan, and Audi Q5, there is no reason to believe that this market is anywhere near saturated. People seem to love these CUVs. For me, I would rather go for the wagon... but I might be an exception amongst the sea of SUV/CUVs in the mall. As for CUVs in general - at least it seems I'm not the only one who sees these things for the bloated hopped-up station wagons that they are . . . |
Originally Posted by whatup?
(Post 2556238)
Agreed - give me [the better-looking, presumably lighter and no less practical] C wagon.
As for CUVs in general - at least it seems I'm not the only one who sees these things for the bloated hopped-up station wagons that they are . . . How come people on this forum call AMG-wannabe's posers, but not the CUV drivers? I think those are the ultimate posers. If I needed a truck, I would get a Geländewagen. But since I don't, I will continue to yearn for the W204 Estate. |
i thought the R was ugly, but this takes the cake. I never liked the X3, this is even worse. I have a feeling this car will sell though. Unlike the R, it doesnt look anything like a mini-van. I dont understand why they need this new class. The ML does well, and looks great. I think i would rather have an estate.
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whats up with the door panels? :nix:
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GLK Thread Needed
MOD: Please start a separate thread for the upcoming GLK and move this thread appropriately. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by ffejalink
(Post 2559793)
MOD: Please start a separate thread for the upcoming GLK and move this thread appropriately. Thanks!
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