This beautiful vehicle is a must drive. Edmunds gives this sporty luxury crossover SUV 4.5 stars out of 5. A sophisticated and impressively built compact SUV that should satisfy discerning luxury drivers. It brings much of the Mercedes promise -- rock-solid construction, a sophisticated ride and ample safety features. Once you climb inside the cabin, you sense the stark, warm, Germanic environment of upgraded materials and a swath of rich wood trim. Turning the electronic key in the ignition brings to life a heavily revised V6 engine. It still displaces 3.5 liters, but direct fuel injection and other improvements push output to 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The V6-equipped GLK350 is now one of the quickest compact luxury crossover SUVs out there. Adaptive cruise control automatically slows the GLK to match the speed of minivans clogging the lane ahead. A gentle buzz in the steering wheel from a lane-departure warning system lets you know if you veer too close to the line, while Benz's Attention Assist stands by in case you fall asleep or simply stop paying attention. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class comes standard with antilock brakes, stability control and traction control, active front head restraints, front side airbags, front pelvic airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag and a driver drowsiness monitor. The new-for-2014 mbrace2 emergency communications system provides automatic crash notification, on-demand roadside assistance. In crash testing, the GLK received the highest possible rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side and roof strength tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In Edmunds brake testing, the GLK350 4Matic came to a stop from 60 mph in 117 feet, a short distance for this class. So if you are looking for the driving power of a V6, the look of a sporty crossover SUV, along with the feel and look of luxury, look no further. This vehicle is thoroughly sanitized between drivers. Complimentary hand sanitizer is also located in both front and rear cup holders.