LUXURYAUTO DISTINCTIONHR.COM 13 PRACTICALITY MERCEDES-BENZGLK Gazeat the crisp, purposefulGLK,a new compact crossover, and you’ll see the realizationofa new Mercedes-Benz styling direction. Eschewing the soft forms seenonmany crossovers, the GLK takes its cues fromthe C-Class sedan and GL crossover witha dashof the G-Class SUV throwninfor good measure.Powered by a 268-horsepower,3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a seven-speedautomatic, the rear-drive GLK can befittedwith4Maticfour-wheeldrive.There’splentyofcargo space,upto 54.7cubic feetwiththe rear seats folded. Like all vehicleswearing the three-pointed star, the GLK has the expectedexcellenceinengineering and luxuryfeatures. AUDIQ5 BoastingAudi’s tastefuldesignaesthetic, the new two-row Q5joins the larger three-row Q7. The compact Q5boastsbig capabilities. ItexhibitsAudi’sconfident handlingand can tow upto a class-leading 4,400 pounds. Power comes froma 270-horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 teamedto a six-speedTiptronic automatic transmissionand Quattro all-wheel drive.You’d expect that fromanAudi.You’dalsoexpect luxuryfeatures suchasa power tailgate, keyless entry and starting, and a Bluetooth telephone interface.You might not expectblind- spot detection,a 40-gigharddrive and climate-controlled cupholders.But it’sall there,alongwithample cargo space. Likesomany other Audis, the Q5isa four-wheeledhighway beautificationprogram. VOLVOXC60 ThisSwedishbrand remains at the forefront for aficionados whoconsider safetytobethemostprecious luxury.Thisyear onthe XC60, Volvo introducesCitySafety, which helps prevent collisionsat speeds under 19mph. Ifa sensordetermines that a collision is likely,CitySafetyeitherpre-charges the brakesor automatically slows the XC60to helpavoida collision.But the XC60doesmorethanstopwell.A3-liter, turbocharged, six- cylinderenginethatproduces281horsepowerwillappeal tothe power hungry.All-wheel drive will finda warmreception among weather worriers. Audiophiles willappreciate the HDRadio, SiriusSatellite Radio and iPodconnectivity. Chattytypes will findthe Bluetooth hands-freephone interface worthwhile. Designsnobs willwelcome the interior’sScandaviansimplicity. And everyonewillapprove of finding itontheir shoppinglist.
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