New Mercedes-Benz SUV coupe for Beijing

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Mercedes-Benz has teased its answer to the BMW X6 ahead of its unveiling at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.

The coupe SUV – which is likely to be called the MLC – will be based on the ML and shown at Beijing in concept form, before a production vehicle is revealed next year.

Like the X6, the Mercedes-Benz concept coupe SUV features a rakish rear roofline and is likely to divide opinion among buyers.

The picture was released today by the head of Mercedes-Benz's cars division, Dr Dieter Zetsche, at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting.

It comes as Mercedes-Benz reveals it’s going on a 'product offensive', meaning we could see the German manufacturer introducing more niche products in a similar vein to rivals Audi and BMW.

Dr Dieter Zetsche:

"With the Concept Coupe SUV we aim to secure new customers by opening up new segments for Mercedes-Benz.

“We see a great deal of potential for Mercedes-Benz in the combination of coupe and SUV. We will be officially unveiling the Concept Coupe SUV in just under two weeks at the Beijing Auto Show.”

An official Mercedes-Benz statement said:

“The sportily styled coupe study with the added value of an SUV provides a realistic glimpse of a series-production vehicle expected next year, which will boast very dynamic handling.”

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By Andrew Brady, contributor, MSN Cars