Mercedes-Benz has planned to assemble a compact crossover SUV to compete with the Acura RDX, BMW X3, the Land Rover Freelander and the future Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. The name of this series is not yet known, but DaimlerChrysler has already made preparations to use "X-Class". According to Autobild, it should rather be called MLK-Class, K standing for Kurz (short).
It is speculated that the MLK-Class will share the upcoming C-Class (W204) platform, and production plans continued after the demise of the similar Smart Formore. Later, a compact off-roader (the G-Class) may be built on the same platform. In 2005, it was announced that the vehicle will be built in Bremen, Germany, rather than at the company's Juiz de Fora, Brazil factory as had been expected.
Engines:
- 2.2 L I4
- V6, 230 hp (171 kW)
- V6, 270 hp (201 kW)
- 4.7 L V8, 326 hp (243 kW)
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