Facelifted Mercedes GLK caught in Stuttgart

Mercedes will refresh the compact GLK for 2013, to bring the vehicle up-to-date with the firms current line-up. Currently, the GLK is getting outsold worldwide by BMW's recent X3 and Audi's popular Q5.

Spied strolling around Stuttgart, Germany, this black pre-production vehicle features very minimal changes, like integrated LED daytime running lights with restyled headlights, altered rear diffuser, exhaust outlets and front bumper. Full production models will feature extensive external chrome accents, revised front and rear fascias, an updated interior, and cleaner engines.

The marque's 1.8 litre turbocharged petrol engine will be provided on the base model, while the new 3.5 litre V6 petrol will also be available. And yes, the facelifted GLK won't hit right-hand-drive markets until 2016, when the next-generation is due.

Via CarAdvice

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