There are a couple vehicle that tell us in one glance that they are ordinary and not the best vehicle that we would want to be seen driving inside of. But there are other vehicles that give out an air of splendor and the instant you look at it you understand it is the vehicle that you wish to be in. One of these cars is the new Mercedes-Benz GLK 350.

This is the very first premium compact crossover SUV that Mercedes has ever developed. Though the GLK 350 might be a bit boxy it does not disappoint us. The platform for this model was designed on the classic C-class sedan.

So why did Mercedes-Benz decide to make an SUV? “We needed a car like the GLK 350,” sales representative Mark Leonard said. “It’s designed to go head-to-head with the BMW X3 and it is doing a fantastic job.”

The model was debuted earlier in the year and is predetermined to be a 2010 model version. It has already drawn in a lot of attention because of its different design and the starting price that Mercedes-Benz has set for it. Numerous individuals were expecting them to choose a high number - but were shocked when the business set it at a low $33,900. This will most definitely be in the running for the low-cost SUV on the market and may be able to overpass the X3 in price alone.

The GLK is fitted out with a 3.5 liter V6 engine and linked with a seven speed automatic transmission. The two work together to allow for a smooth but powerful drive. It is simpler then before to speed up the vehicle and it can touch 60 MPH in only 6.9 seconds.

If you desire to pick out the premium packet you will be getting a panorama sunroof, power liftgate, media upgrade bundle, heated front seats, and memory settings for mirrors, steering wheel, and the driver’s seat. You will also be given numerous of the most preferred characteristics that include power assist, dual zone automatic climate control, eight CD sound system, and a trip computer. Mercedes also added the standard safety features to each model.