最近谍照记者在阿联酋迪拜的一个停车场拍到了下一代奔驰GLK。由于奔驰的紧凑型跨界车已经让位给GLA，因此GLK不再是奔驰尺寸最小跨界车，这也意味着下一代GLK(内部编号X253)的车身尺寸进一步扩大以拉大其与A级跨界车之间的距离。新车与2014款C级车共享同一平台并将首次推出右舵版本。由于新车轴距进一步增加，因此后排腿部空间将更宽敞，同时行李箱储物容积也进一步扩大。预计新车外观更顺滑，车顶线条更陡峭，引擎盖更长。至于动力系统，GLK250将搭载一台新的1.8升四缸涡轮增压引擎，而BlueTec 250则继续使用现行版的2.1升四缸柴油引擎。GLK350将搭载V6引擎，另外还有AMG顶级款。第二代GLK将在明年9月发布，随后还将推出GLK轿跑车（内部编号C253）。AMG版本则要等到2016年下半年才能推出。

 

Next generation Mercedes-Benz GLK spied in Dubai

The next generation Mercedes-Benz GLK was spied in a parking lot somewhere in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

 

The GLK is no longer Mercedes-Benz’s baby crossover since this role was attributed to the GLA which means the next generation GLK (X253) will have to grow in size in order to distance itself from the A-Class-based crossover. It will ride on the same platform as the 2014 C-Class and will be engineered for right-hand drive markets.

 

Some of the added length will be in the wheelbase so expect more legroom for rear passengers, while the trunk capacity will likely increase as well. Expect a sleeker appearance for the soft-roader, with a more sloped roofline and a longer hood.

 

In terms of engines, the GLK 250 is said to gain a new 4-cylinder 1.8-liter turbocharged engine while the economical BlueTec 250 will likely carry over the 4-cylinder 2.1-liter diesel. There should also be a V6-powered GLK 350 along with a range-topping AMG version.

 

The second generation Mercedes-Benz GLK will reportedly be introduced in September 2015 and will be followed several months by a GLK Coupe (C253). AMG derivatives of both models will likely follow in the second half of 2016.