Why doesn't Mercedes offer the GLK to the UK?
Discussion
Good evening,
I have just arrived in the UK after spending some time in the United States and being interested in cars, I took delight in seeing cars that are not available over here. The C7 Corvette is stunning, as is the Dodge Challenger Hellcat but among the myriads of Mustangs and Camaro's, there was a more mundane looking car that took my attention. The Mercedes Benz GLK.
Now while there are valid reasons for why some cars from the United States are not viable options in the UK, whether it be for the size, purchase price after shipping and taxes or fuel range, this Mercedes didn't fit in with any of them. I personally think it looks dated when alongside other cars in the same segment, but that doesn't seem to be the common view as evidenced by how well they have sold in other countries. It would be an acceptable rival to the Audi Q3, Porsche Macan, Lexus RX and Range Rover Evoque etc.. I would imagine that they could price it on par with them and have a selection of engines that they could slot into them.
The demand for this segment of car is there, take a look at the success of the RRE for example, or the Audi Q3, Lexus RX and Porsche Macan - that is without taking into account the sportier Macan Turbo & RS-Q3. Mercedes could hand it over to AMG. You get the idea. Mercedes obviously have a reason but I am trying to figure out what that reason is. Is anyone able to provide any insight or a reason?!
I have just arrived in the UK after spending some time in the United States and being interested in cars, I took delight in seeing cars that are not available over here. The C7 Corvette is stunning, as is the Dodge Challenger Hellcat but among the myriads of Mustangs and Camaro's, there was a more mundane looking car that took my attention. The Mercedes Benz GLK.
Now while there are valid reasons for why some cars from the United States are not viable options in the UK, whether it be for the size, purchase price after shipping and taxes or fuel range, this Mercedes didn't fit in with any of them. I personally think it looks dated when alongside other cars in the same segment, but that doesn't seem to be the common view as evidenced by how well they have sold in other countries. It would be an acceptable rival to the Audi Q3, Porsche Macan, Lexus RX and Range Rover Evoque etc.. I would imagine that they could price it on par with them and have a selection of engines that they could slot into them.
The demand for this segment of car is there, take a look at the success of the RRE for example, or the Audi Q3, Lexus RX and Porsche Macan - that is without taking into account the sportier Macan Turbo & RS-Q3. Mercedes could hand it over to AMG. You get the idea. Mercedes obviously have a reason but I am trying to figure out what that reason is. Is anyone able to provide any insight or a reason?!
Edited by TorqueR on Monday 20th October 17:33
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