SPIED: Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up spotted again

SPIED: Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up spotted again

More spyshots of the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class have been provided, a month after the truck was first sighted undergoing winter testing. This time, they’ve been taken at a closer distance, making it easier to pick up (hah!) the finer details of the prototypes ahead of the late 2017 on-sale date.

From the front, we can spot LED projector headlights, looking larger than on the concept shown last year. These flank a massive grille which sports twin bars and will carry the dinner plate-sized three-pointed star front and centre. The front bumper also appears deeper than the Nissan NP300 Navara on which it’s based.

Along the sides, the surfacing is simpler with a continuous shoulder line running front to back, instead of the Navara’s haunches over the front and rear wheel arches. Speaking of which, the arches on the Mercedes are squared-off instead of round. The rear ditches the concept’s ring-like tail lights for more conventional items; there’s also a simple bumper bar.

SPIED: Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up spotted again

Mercedes has revealed that higher-end variants of the X-Class will be powered by a turbodiesel V6, likely the ubiquitous 3.0 litre mill developing 258 hp and 620 Nm. Other models could get the 2.3 litre twin-turbo four-pot diesel the Navara offers in countries with cleaner diesel, with up to 188 hp and 450 Nm on tap.

The four-wheel drive system will combine an electronic traction system, a two-speed transfer case and differential locks on the centre shaft and rear axle. The whole system shuffles power to the axle with the most grip, and both differentials can be locked for extreme off-road driving. Expect the transmission to be either the seven-speed 7G-Tronic or nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic.

The company quotes a payload capacity of more than 1.1 tonnes and a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes. Additionally, the X-Class will also benefit from the Navara’s five-link rear suspension with coil springs, ensuring better ride comfort than other pick-ups, both on- and off-road. Driver assists will be made available with the use of cameras, radar and ultrasound sensors, with many features coming as standard.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • heybadigol (Member) on Mar 14, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Think it still looks too much like the Navarra, which is a handsome pickup. Just that I think Mercedes should’ve gone for a more upright and straightlines G Wagon style look rather than all these rounded edges.

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    • Kunta Kinte on Mar 14, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      This Merc might be banned in Malaysia cause got “X” on it. Authorities might think it is like Beauty and the Beast and ban the car entering Malaysia.

      Tidak sesuai dengan budaya Malaysia

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  • seancorr (Member) on Mar 14, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Hmmm wanna see who will bring this to construction sites n timber logging areas lol. Would be funny to see this parked in front of hotel valets too with all the other nice looking cars.

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    • MBtheBest on Mar 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Most likely it would be sold as a vehicle to carry snowboards, skis, dirt bikes or other sporting equipment rather than as a vehicle for rough terrain usage.

      In any case doubt it would make its way here as it would cost perhaps twice as much as a Navara.

      Guess there might be a market to convert your Navara to look just like an X.

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    • iampetergriffin on Mar 14, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      I see why not? Our Director even drives his VW Touareg to the project site like its an ordinary car.

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    • jamal on Mar 14, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Yet u kenot afford..

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    • It’s meant for the Brazilian market.

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  • Still wanna camo test? Pls come learn how to make new cars from my P2.
    P2 > Mesidis

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  • Mikey on Mar 14, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Looks like Merc is trying to get into the pick-up market. Lets face it guys, a pick-up is well A PICK-UP for people who want 2 carry some barang barang or drive it to site when a normal car could not. Now why would Merc want to do that ?! The answer is Bcos THEY CAN.

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  • Adrian on Mar 14, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    People seem to think that Merc having a pickup is a big deal. These trucks are mainly catered to the commercial vehicle market which Merc are already in with their vans, buses and lorries so it really is no surprise that a pick up is next in line.

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  • Look! its nissan..

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  • Crocodillo on Mar 15, 2017 at 12:48 am

    Bagus! Mercedes branded pick up truck will feed the ego for already few snobbish truck drivers on the road.

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