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Mercedes started teasing the idea of developing a BLK model back when BMW announced the X1 and Audi divulged the Q3 crossover. It was a particular market that Mercedes couldn’t compete in for lack of a vehicle, and since the GLK turned out to be a good idea, why not fill the void in the competing market by sliding a model right underneath it? The new BLK, set to be released sometime in 2013, will be built on the same MFA architecture (Mercedes Front-wheel drive architecture) as the next generation A- and B-Class. We expect to see a design language inspired by the Concept A-Class revealed earlier this year, but adapted to a production version model. The interior will combine the latest technologies and will offer enough room for about five-people. Under the hood, expect to see the same engines used for the A- and B-Class, with a possible hybrid variant. This means we will see two different four-cylinder engines - a 170 HP 2.2 liter engine and a 204 HP 2.0 liter -, both offered with 4MATIC technologies. We may also see a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine with about 240 HP and the European market will get its usual diesel line-up. Availability is still a question, but since Mercedes is allowing the A-Class to find its way on over to the US market, we’re thinking we may get a chance to drive the BLK as well. If we do see it on our side of the pond, prices will be set at about $30K ($5,000 less than the GLK). .
15 comments: Mercedes BLK It looks so elegant on its car lines, and I think it will be more looks better if it is on a white or black body paint. Anyway, I hope that they would include some interesting technology on its interior.
 Quite striking sharp angular headlamps, bold wheel arches, a coupe like roof line ending with a hatch back rear end. This couldn’t be competitive in for not enough a vehicle for the Mercedes.
 I really like this one, I’m so impressed with it. It had the looks of a luxurious and a classy car that I can’t see with the other convertible car.
 Mercedes cars are really amazing and always had a look of a luxurious, and a classy car like on this BLK. This kind of car is reliable on every day, use.
 I notice that the platform of the car is kind of unique. This Mercedes car is like a passenger vehicle and also looks like an SUV. I also like the packaging of the car, interior and exterior packaging.
 Yeah, I think so too. But they probably would have a hard time trying to catch up with the other ones, since they already have a head start. But who, knows, it may go differently.
 Simple car that is ideally use for a family trip. But some of a cars are not good to me. Although im not a license driver beside this car is one of my favorite. 
 I think Mercedes really made a good decision in going ahead with the development of this one. I would say that they are already lagging behind other carmakers in the crossover department.
 Yeah, I agree I bet it wouldn’t since its a smaller version. I wonder if the sale of this car would be similar to Porsche Cajun.
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01.2.2012 @ 00:04