The Mercedes X-Class Is A Chunky Pick-Up That's Headed For Production

Mercedes has revealed a pair of pick-up truck concepts, previewing a production version that'll arrive in 2017
The Mercedes X-Class Is A Chunky Pick-Up That's Headed For Production

Nissan Navara and Renault Alaskan lacking the kind of badge you want on your truck? Say hello to the posh-ified cousin of that pick-up duo: the Mercedes-Benz X-Class.

Yep, a Mercedes pick-up truck, something which we’ve actually been expecting for some time. And while the vehicles you see here may just be concepts for now, a production version will indeed be here late 2017.

The Mercedes X-Class Is A Chunky Pick-Up That's Headed For Production

We’re saying ‘vehicles’ plural, as Mercedes has actually cooked up two concepts. We have the ‘powerful adventurer’ seen at the top of the page, and the ‘stylish explorer’ you see above. Essentially, the first one is for conquering rugged landscapes and indulging your inner Bear Grylls, and the second one is for making people think you like to conquer rugged landscapes, and indulging your inner Bear Grylls.

The Mercedes X-Class Is A Chunky Pick-Up That's Headed For Production

The adventurer has a raised ride height, chunky tyres and a ruddy fire extinguisher planted into the dashboard, while the explorer sports spangly 22-inch wheels and does without the adventurer’s tough grey plastic bits and running boards for a cleaner, more Chelsea-friendly look.

The Mercedes X-Class Is A Chunky Pick-Up That's Headed For Production

Peel away the skin, and you’ll find the Navara/Alaskan’s ladder frame chassis. We can expect a mix of rear-drive and all-wheel drive models for the final production version, and according to Mercedes, a V6 diesel will sit at the top of the range. No talk of V8 AMG shenanigans, I’m afraid…

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Comments

Max Caplan

And American who buys a truck is no going to buy a Mercedes… especially one who uses it properly.

10/25/2016 - 22:21 |
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Florin Blaj

4 litres Mobil 1, air filter oil filter fuel filter

10/25/2016 - 22:51 |
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Harvin Sandhu

Where do you get your oil

10/25/2016 - 23:48 |
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FroztyTacos
10/26/2016 - 00:25 |
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Poderra Automotive

So when the z/28, z06, and gt350r beat bmw and porsche on track, Germany has decided to launch an off road invasion?

10/26/2016 - 00:37 |
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Dat Incredible Chadkake

I predict this thing will flop, what Mercedes driver loves trucks anyway?

10/26/2016 - 02:37 |
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not if Latin America buys them by the truckload (no pun intended)

Latin Americans LOVE mid-sized trucks and they are chumps for badges.

10/27/2016 - 20:30 |
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Crawlerer79

Yet they couldn’t manage to get the directional tread facing the right way….

10/26/2016 - 05:40 |
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Anonymous

I know it’s being made for the South African market but I’d honestly have a Toyota Hilux or a Ford Ranger or any other 1 tonne pick up over this monstrosity. Then again I agree that it’ll be more for showing off in the suburbs than for transporting building materials or going fishing.

10/26/2016 - 06:36 |
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Anonymous

No one who owns one of these will never take it off road

10/26/2016 - 08:54 |
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HONDA LIFE

Mercedes has finally become the ultimate car brand with a car for everyone (exept people who can’t afford it of course)

10/26/2016 - 09:17 |
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