2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-class Spied and Rendered New bones and a new familial face. - Car and Driver (blog)
The biggest change, however, is the addition of the GLK250 BlueTec turbo-diesel. While the 2. 1-liter four-cylinder puts out a modest 200 hp, it delivers a stout 369 lb-ft of torque. Future Cars – 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-class Spied Powertrain: The GLK will be powered by a choice of turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines, which will drive either the rear or all four wheels. The four-cylinder will be a 2. 0-liter similar to what’s found in the CLA250, although converted for rear-drive applications. Shifting duties should be handled by Mercedes’ seven-speed automatic at launch, but eventually, the crossover will be fitted with the brand’s upcoming nine-speed slushbox. 1-liter turbo-diesel providing grunt for today’s GLK250 BlueTec should carry on, and Benz is considering a hybrid variant and a V-8–powered AMG monster. Competition: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus RX. Estimated Arrival and Price: The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-class should be revealed in the spring of 2015—our money would be on either that year’s New York or Shanghai auto shows. Source: www.caranddriver.com
