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Mercedes-Benz GLK. Price: from 1 696 500 rub. On sale: since September 2008
The metropolitan snow this winter was in short supply. In some places, the precipitation dropped had an unknown technogenic shade and optimism for the winter dough Mercedes-Benz GLK 280. Therefore, to get acquainted with the new generation 4Matic system, we went to the Austrian Alps
Test pilot
Dmitry Tytyuchenko, 33 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience of 14 years, personal car - Jeep Wrangler
A rare bird will fly to the middle of the Dnieper a rare person to immediately say the name of this high -mountain resort. Not to mention the fact that in winter it will get here without all -wheel drive. Hokhgurgl, where the snow snow resembles the pale blue light of the Mercedes-Benz GLK, alpine air, the alpine air contributes to the equally effective production of testosterone, and the picturesque hotels stylized under the shawl are pleasing to the eye with a model of sophistication of lines.
Unlike competitors, the deliberate rudeness of the design of the compact GLK favorably shakes his masculinity. A sort of pocket brutality, which was obtained by the crossover along with the genes of Mercedes Gelandewagen. The geometric severity of the character is also visible in the cabin of the machine: clear, even lines complement the picture of the chastity of forms without discounts on relevant design trends. By the way, this machism is supported by excellent content: 231 -horsepower gasoline engine, constant all -wheel drive, 7 -speed automatic, ESP, 4TS traction control systems and other anti -wings ASR.
However, the engine power on the high -mountain alpine road Timmelsjoch (more than 2500 m above sea level) fades into the background. Priority proceeds to the torque, which, in fact, operates 4Matic, constantly transferring 45% to the front wheels and 55 to the rear. Due to the abundance of snow and lack of lighting, travel from Austria to Italy is officially closed from late May to mid-October and all year round in the dark. Before you release us on an impromptu highway, a 4 m wide road was cleared for a long time, in parallel conducting active subversive activities to reduce avalanche hazard.
Finally, the echo of the burdened explosions subsided. A string of several Mercedes-Benz GLK gushes is advanced into a snowy unknown. The instructor’s revived radio is now and then reminds of the need to observe the distance: under the wheels of continuous snow with episodic spots of ice. However, the car seems to not deal with that. The traction efficiency control system helps to avoid slipping at starting, imitating the differential blocking operation, and GLK gently touches. I went too far with the accelerator in the case of the anti -boom ASR, which strangles the excess turnover of the crankshaft and does not allow the car to go astray. The gas on the arc, a little sharper than the turn of the steering wheel ESP gently corrects the stern, handing the driver a warning yellow card-icon on the dashboard, urging the ardor. The car freezes for a split second, and then again confidently rushes forward.
On the right is a slope, on the left is a slope, and my testosterone is gradually increasing, forcing the body to produce more and more hormone male happiness. We are in conjunction with you alone, Vysotsky sang. After some time, the sensation of unity with the machine really masters the brain so that, bolder, you begin to pass the track at a speed that at first seemed impossible. The control of GLK remains the same even with a deactivated stabilization system. An ESP OFF pressed key gives the driver a little liberties, but to a certain face. And this line, first of all, should feel the driver himself: after all, despite the possibilities of modern electronics, the safety of driving largely depends on him.
100 years ago
The first all-wheel drive car is considered to be Dernburg-Wagen, designed in 1907 by the son of Gotlib Daimler, Paul, on the basis of the DMG truck by order of imperial colonial administration.
The model was created specifically for work in the German South-West Africa of the German colony, which until 1919 existed in the territory of modern Namibia. The six -seater car was equipped with a 6.8 -lit -rolled 4 -cylinder engine with a capacity of 35 horsepower and developed a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour. With a length of about 4900 millimeters, Dernburg-Wagen had a 4000-mm wheelbase, a 320-mm road clearance, and its mass exceeded 3.5 tons. The maneuverability of mastodon improved steering with all guide wheels.
We do not love
The acadometer core is a multifunctional display. Clearly
The Offroad package includes speed control systems during the descent and change of the electronics mode. Exotic
Free space in the rear seat in abundance. Valnoye
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Hereditary charismatic, a noticeable design, a comfortable salon, excellent running qualities, dynamics and handling.
- Explaining the high cost.

Specifications
Mark and model - Mercedes -Benz GLK 280 4Matic
Dimensions - 4528x1840x1689 mm
Engine - gasoline, 2996 cm3, 231 l. S./6000 min--1
Transmission - automatic, 7 -speed
Dynamics - Max 210 km/h; 7.6 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi Q5, BMW X3

Our opinion
The 4matic system of the latest generation has more than clearly demonstrated its viability. With a constantly distributed at all wheels, the crossover shows stability at the start, is confidently accelerated and pleases with excellent handling. Not really caring that he has under the wheels.

Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko
   
 
  
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [March 2009]