Let’s face it, pickup trucks are cool and wanted by many, and Mercedes-Benz has also realised this. They have come out with the all-new X-Class range, which will boast of pickup trucks having the ‘Mercedes touch’.
Still, in its concept stage, the X-Class was showcased in two variants – Explorer and Adventurer, which showcase how the future of the model range will look like.
According to the company, it will be launched in late 2017, and the key markets will be – Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.
Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans said, “Our future X-Class will be a pickup that knows no compromise. Ladder-type frame, high-torque six-cylinder engine, and permanent all-wheel drive are compulsory for us. As an added value, we bring safety, comfort, agility, and expressive design – in other words, everything that distinguishes vehicles bearing the Mercedes star.”
The differentiating factor for the X-Class, as compared to other pickups, would be the premium treatment it receives in the form of interiors that take inspiration from the C-Class and V-Class model range.
The specially constructed suspension with wide axles, a five-link rear axle with coil springs, and a precisely calibrated spring/damper set-up will ensure a high ride comfort – on the road and off the road.
The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, which will be combined with an electronic traction control system, a transfer case with reduction gear, and two differential locks.
Under extreme off-road conditions, the rear differential and the inter-axle differential can be locked, making it easier to go through difficult obstacles and inclines. The X-Class will have a payload capacity of more than 1.1 tonnes and a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes. Which, in real world scenarios, is enough power for tow a sailboat hooked up to the trailer coupling.
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