近日外媒披露了奔驰SVU新的命名方法。奔驰决定用新的SUV命名方法以便能更好的反映其车型大小。所有行驶距离提高的跨界车型都以字母“GL”打头，第三个字母代表其车型定位。比如“GLA”表示其基于A级车平台的跨界车，而“GLK”则更名为“GLC”表示其基于C级车平台。以此类推，目前的M级车型将更名为“GLE”表示其基于E级车。另外还将新增一款“GLE轿跑车”（即先前传言的ML轿跑车），其竞争车型锁定为宝马X6。更大的“GL”车型更为为“GLS”表明其基于S级车型。奔驰还将把这样的命名方法应用于旗下运动车型，因此下一代“SLK”将更名为“SLC”。

 

Mercedes-Benz's SUV renaming plan detailed, sports car range to follow

New details are emerging about Mercedes-Benz's plan to overhaul the naming structure of its SUV lineup.

 

Lately we have been hearing rumors about Mercedes-Benz's decision to rename their crossover & SUV offerings in order to better reflect their size. All high-riding models will use the "GL" designation followed by a third letter which will represent the position of the model. This has already happened with the "GLA" which is related to the A-Class and will be followed by the "GLK" that will be renamed "GLC" in relation to the C-Class.

 

Using the same method, the M-Class is set to become "GLE" as a connection to the E-Class. There's also going to be a "GLE Coupe" (previously known as ML Coupe) which will target the BMW X6. Lastly, the bigger "GL" will be renamed "GLS" as a reference to the S-Class.

 

It is believed Mercedes-Benz will also apply this new nomenclature strategy on their sports car range and as a consequence the next-gen "SLK" will be sold with the "SLC" designation.