The first pickup Mercedes-Benz finally unveiled

Germain Goyer

Tuesday, 18 July 2017 15:04

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Tuesday, 18 July 2017 15:04

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Mercedes-Benz has just lifted the veil on its very first van: the Class X.

After you have leveled its range towards the bottom with the CLA and GLA to capture new market share, here Mercedes-Benz launches in the niche market of pickup trucks.

The new
Mercedes-Benz X-Class is the result of a partnership with Nissan, which provides the platform for his Navara. Aesthetically it is very similar to his version of the conceptual design unveiled in the fall of 2016.

Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2018

Three equipment levels are offered : Pure, Progressive, and Power.

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18 Jul. 2017 at 11h02 PDT

Under the hood, we have plenty of choices : 4-cylinder 2.3-litre turbodiésel (163 hp), 4 cylinders, 2.3 litre bi-turbodiésel (190 hp), 4-cylinder gasoline engine (160 horsepower) and a V6 petrol (258 horsepower). Three transmissions are available : a 6-speed manual and two versions of a 7-speed automatic.

The Class X can be delivered with rear-wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.

The towing capacity would be 7000 pounds (3175 kilograms) according to what has mentioned one of the leaders during the unveiling. However, it has not specified which version it was.

Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2018

And no, an AMG version is not part of the plans at the moment…

Mercedes-Benz does not sell the new van in the United States and Canada. It will not be sold in Europe, South Africa, Australia, Argentina and Brazil. At least, for now…