Although not expected to hit the market until 2015, the larger second generation Mercedes-Benz GLK has been spied yet again.

Growing in size to separate itself from the all-new GLA, the GLK will receive a longer wheel base and wider stance. Making room for the elongated wheelbase, the GLK’s front axle will be moved forward.

Still heavily covered in camo, design leaks are minimal but based on the latest Mercedes models, the GLK will likely receive a sportier exterior with a slightly sloped roofline.  Also worth noting is that the rear windows in the prototype  are a temporary ones

The powerhouse of the GLK lineup will be as follows: a newly created 1.8-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine inside the GLK 250, a 2.1-liter 4-cylinder diesel under the hood of the GLK 250 BlueTEC, and for the more powerful GLK 350, a V6 motor which could be topped by a possible AMG.

Check out the photo gallery below for a look at the latest spy photos.

Source: WCF

Mercedes-Benz first debuted their  GLK SUV at the Beijing Auto Show in 2008.  The GLK from Mercedes was slated to go head to head with the Audi Q5 – and while the GLK has received moderate success in the market, Audi’s Q5 has taken a far larger share.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

To remedy the lackluster sales and compete with the new Q5, Mercedes is working on a redesign of their compact luxury SUV – replacing the current boxy design with a sexier sportier design that fits in with Mercedes’ current lineup.  Thanks to our good friend Andrus, we have the first spy photos of the next-gen GLK prototype testing.

2013 Audi Q5

The GLK prototype, hot weather testing in Death Valley, is heavily dressed in camo, but we can see anew wider grille with larger overall body and longer wheelbase, likely making room for the soon to launch GLA-Class.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Spy Photo

The redesigned Mercedes GLK will debut in late 2014 / early 2015.

Photos Via: GMotors

Mercedes-Benz announced their plans to offer a four-cylinder petrol GLK that will go on sale this June.  The Mercedes GLK 250 4MATIC will feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that will offer up 211 HP (155 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.  The turbocharged engine will propel the GLK250 from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 215 km/h (133 mph). As for the mini SUV’s efficiency, you can expect an average of 30.5-31.3 mpg.

Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 4MATIC Overview

Enhancing the range of engines available for the GLK is a particularly agile and fuel-efficient four-cylinder petrol unit. With an output of 155 kW (211 hp) and torque of 350 newton metres, this state-of-the-art direct injection engine in the GLK 250 4MATIC delivers effortlessly superior performance and well-balanced drive comfort. The new model year also brings the added benefit of a new-generation infotainment system with extended functionality for the GLK-Class, as for all SUV models from Mercedes-Benz.

From June 2013 the GLK range will, for the first time, feature a four-cylinder petrol engine. This high-tech 2.0-litre unit offers the impressive drive comfortthat is such a typical feature of the brand, at a level comparable to that of the V6 petrol unit in the GLK 350 4MATIC. Its performance is similarly impressive. The GLK 250 4MATIC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 215 km/h. In doing so, the new model boasts an NEDC combined fuel consumption of just 7.7 to 7.5 litres of unleaded petrol per 100 kilometres (180-176 g CO2/km).

The new model owes its impressive efficiency to a comprehensive package of measures. As well as the combination of exhaust gas turbocharger and direct injection, these include the low engine weight of 139 kilograms, low friction losses and the demand-actuated control of the ancillary units. Fast-acting piezo injectors make multiple injections of fuel possible, while reliable combustion of the air/fuel mixture is ensured by demand-actuated multi-spark ignition. In addition, variable valve timing on the inlet and exhaust side has the effect of reducing consumption as well as enhancing output. And of course the tried and tested Mercedes-Benz ECO start/stop function is also part of the standard specification.With effect from the new model year, the seven-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission in the GLK, when in “M” mode, will feature a digital gear indicator with gearshift recommendation in the instrument cluster as a way of helping the driver to drive as economically as possible.

From June 2013, the GLK model range will encompass a total of six diesel models and two petrol models. The data at a glance:

() figures for manual six-speed transmission

The new Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 4MATIC is available to order with immediate effect and costs 44,149 euros incl. VAT for the German market.

Better networked thanks to a new generation of telematics

At the same time as the GLK, all M-Class, GL-Class and G-Class models will also be fitted with the latest generation of infotainment systems. This extends the possibilities when the optional COMAND Online system is specified. A photo-realistic map display in the navigation menu is among the new features, as well as an additional Bluetooth ® profile that makes it easier to integrate an iPhone ® into the vehicle’s communications architecture. The new generation of infotainment systems reveals yet further advantages when combined with the SPLITVIEW concept already seen in the S-Class, whereby the central display unit can show two different forms of content at one and the same time. While the driver is able to call up all the information that he/she needs as and when required, the front passenger can, for example, browse the internet or perhaps view the day’s holiday snaps from the SD card of his/her digital camera in any of the formats jpg, .bmp or .png.

With COMAND Online’s new LIVE TRAFFIC function, the GLK is also able to provide extremely accurate real-time traffic data. The traffic information with this system is no longer provided via the radio-based TMC (Travel Message Channel), but transmitted in real time via a high-speed internet connection.