Mercedes to rename SUV range 02 | 09 | 2014

MERCEDES-BENZ IS SET to tweak the names of its SUV range, including the GL, placing greater emphasis on its key C-, E- and S-class models.

Mercedes, which has yet to confirm the changes, will act first by renaming the upcoming second-generation GLK — which is set to be revealed in 2015 — will be badged GLC.

The decision will see the name, which first appeared on the GLC coupe concept (pictured) revealed in April at the Beijing Motor Show, align the GLK with the C-class. It mirrors the way the smaller GLA is tied to the A-class.

The German manufacturer also plans to drop the long-established M-class name for an all-new GLE badge. A facelifted version of the US-built SUV will be revealed early in the New Year, possibly at the Detroit Motor Show.

And I hope you're keeping up here, but the GLE name is also planned to appear on the production version of the concept GLC Coupe: it'll be badged GLE Coupe.

A new S-class of Mercedes-Benz’s SUV line-up will also make an appearance in the form of the newly-renamed GLS, replacing the GL.

Related: Mercedes reveals new C-Class estate

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Jim McGill