HA NOI (Biz Hub) – The new Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 CDI was publicly displayed in Viet Nam for the first time at a three-day off-road event in Phan Thiet City in Binh Thuan Province last week.

The event attracted more than 160 customers, journalists and off-road enthusiasts and gave them a first-hand opportunity to test drive the GLK 220 CDI on a variety of terrains. The car is the first luxury SUV with a diesel engine to be made available in Viet Nam.

The car's premium leather, rounded air vents and three-spoke sports steering wheel has led to car experts suggesting it has a touch of the super-car.

The GLK cars prepare for an off-road drive to Phan Thiet.

The rolling hills and towering sands in Phan Thiet were chosen for the course to demonstrate the GLK's capabilities.

More than 50 Mercedes-Bens run toward Phan Thiet.

The start.

A participant experiences the GLK.

Participants attended a so-called "blind test" at Mercedes-Benz headquarters to experience both the GLK diesel and petrol engines.

The drivers who reached the finish in the shortest time.

The only female driver at the event.

GLK cars are expected to be "a home away from home" for their drivers.