SUV are more popular than ever, on all world markets, and more and more manufacturers are scrambling to enter this highly profitable segment. While some water bathes in November, others, like Mercedes, are, I might say, veterans segment.

The SUV story it’s old. The first seems to have been a Chevy Suburban in 1935. Since then and until today, this type of car made ​​a nice figure overseas, but in Europe we talk about it only after the appearance of the first generation ML. Meanwhile, “hostilities” have gained momentum, so that today almost everyone present on the Old Continent, and has at least one such model.

The Stuttgart can boast a full range of SUVs, starting with the venerable G and continuing with its modern interpretation – GL, ML’s more mature than ever, and R-Class, a fierce competitor for any Saloon luxury. We can see that all are from large to enormous, including the price. So a competitor to the X3 (which was good money for BMW) is required if Mercedes would like to cover 100% market.

And back to the subject of this article: GLK. Yes, this is the final name, the Germans are all too clear on this issue and trying, perhaps, to end the controversy aroused opposite the name that will be elected (in a while MLK was given as a safe alternative by many publications). GLK, as the name suggests, it would be a small brother for GL and exterior design confirms this. Who hath formed the eye will easily confuse the two SUVs. The front is as massive grille on the GLK is even higher (relative to size).

Headlights differ most, as a new amalgam of edges and curves aggressively. From A to tailgate poles, flag line is identical to that of the GL’s. The side we have two plans, one up and one down, which makes the glass surface to narrow toward the rear. GLK will have high-tech equipment: air conditioning and center console reign infotainment system.  First, GLK won’t be like Leviathan GL, and will not spend too long in mud. Therefore, cheaper versions will have only two wheel drive, four-wheel drive is optional.

When Mercedes has decided it was time to increase the power of SLR supercar, he created the limited edition SLR722. This name has made ​​to believe that the number 722 is the total power developed. Florida tuner has now launched PKG2 kit that boosts the car to 740 horsepower available at 6,400 rpm. The car also received an update on the aesthetics, is equipped with a set of wheels with 10 spokes Signature available in three different finishes.

To a normal SLR, this special edition is distinguished by several details: black wheels 19″ alloy wheels,lowered by 10 mm, a new front bumper with a less prominent splitter, and a speaker designed. Another distinctive feature is call 722, the gills side. The cabin is presented with more seats sports with Alcantara leather.

Well, under the hood, the evolution of AMG V8 is not spectacular: only 24 hp more than the serial version. However, the power-liter 650 hp instance means respectable 119 bhp/liter – is true, with mechanical compressor. Compared to competitors such as Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago or Porsche Carrera GT, SLR 722 Edition proves fastest in both the start to 100 km/h (3.6 seconds) and the maximum speed (337 km/h). But let us not forget that competitors have been updated collection.

The price or number of copies to be produced have remained a mystery, but most likely exclusive list is already closed, judging by the positive feedback from the public at the Paris Motor Show.

The price for PKG1 starts at $ 12,990 while PKG2 cost $ 26,990. Renntech also offers a set of 20 inch wheels for the amount of $ 7,800 and more powerful braking system on request. SLR is part of supersport cars from Olympus club. It is a technical gem, dedicated to a historical moment: in 1955, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with start number 722, was winning the Mille Miglia race, under the command of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson.

So far there were only rumors about Mercedes-Benz GLC, rival for BMW X6. But now the Germans have officially confirmed the wide occurrence of a sporty SUV in response to the X6, but its name will be MLC. This is because will be derived from the Mercedes-Benz ML.

Mercedes-Benz MLC  will be built in Tuscaloosa (Alabama), where the Germans in May build ML, R-Class and GL models and in 2014 there will be assembled an mid-range sedan Mercedes-Benz C-Class, U.S. version.

However, the new Mercedes-Benz MLC will not appear on the market earlier than 2014-2015, some rumors saying that the production model will be heralded at Frankfurt Motor Show concept in 2011, though not officially the sketch seems to be a direct competitor with the BMW X6 model.

According to AutoBild, the new model want to transpose the new MLC 4 door coupe CLS in SUV crossover, so we speak of a life style car, but without the off-road pretensions.

The basic price for the new Mercedes-Benz MLC will be around 62,000 euro and if you peak the AMG version will exceed 100,000 euro. The diesel version will be available even with four cylinders and a hybrid version. The new MLC will provide only 4 seats and a lower trunk than ML, but the interior will focus on luxury and sportiness.

Mercedes-Benz MLC will have an easy life, because at the end of 2012 is scheduled to appear Audi Q6 and in 2014 the Bavarians will launch the second generation of the BMW X6.