Mercedes-Benz has Announced That a GLK250 4MATIC® is on Its Way

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - April 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/index.htm) has long been offering Chicago area drivers exceptional vehicles from one of the world’s finest automakers, and they’re delighted to offers the latest information about the automaker. There’s some exciting news from Mercedes-Benz: this summer, a new version of the GLK-Class, the GLK250 4MATIC®, will become available.

This is a truly exciting development, as the GLK-Class (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/new-inventory/index.htm?model=GLK-Class&) is one of the finest compact SUVs out there, offering drivers impressive capability, ample power, and exceptional luxury. The Mercedes-Benz GLK250 4MATIC® will come equipped with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that can crank out 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This will lead to a 0-to-60-mph time of 7.9 seconds, with efficiency estimates of at least 30 mpg combined city and highway.

This will be the first time this compact SUV has been available with a four-cylinder gas engine, and it takes advantage of advanced direct-injection technology to deliver improved power and efficiency. The engine is also lighter than the others available with the vehicle, and features variable valve timing. It will feature the Mercedes-Benz ECO start/stop function, too. The engine will come paired with a seven-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS® automatic transmission.

As one would expect from Mercedes-Benz, the new GLK250 4MATIC® will feature exceptional technology features. Perhaps most exciting is the latest iteration of the COMMAND® system. The navigation menu will now feature a photorealistic map display, along with new Bluetooth® features to make it easier to integrate an iPhone with the vehicle. It will also feature a LIVE TRAFFIC function, which provides accurate real-time data about traffic conditions.

The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is known for offering a smooth ride even during adverse driving conditions, and the GLK250 4MATIC® will undoubtedly continue in those footsteps. The GLK-Class offers agile handling to go with the solid ride, as well as an exceptionally comfortable interior.

The team at Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the GLK250 4MATIC®. Naperville area drivers who want to learn more about this exciting model, or who want to take a test drive of any of the currently available vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, should visit Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates at 1000 West Golf Road (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/dealership/directions.htm).