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Mercedes-Benz teases X-Class
New ute with three-pointed star revealed in videoPrior to its world launch on July 18 (Australia won't see it until 2018), Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser video showing what we can expect when the up-spec ute finally breaks cover.
Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz brought one of the 'concept' versions of the X-Class to Australia for some promotional work, and Mercedes-Benz Vans boss Dianne Tarr hinted at what we could expect: "For us we certainly are competing predominantly with the likes of Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and – who knows – maybe the Renault Alaskan," said Tarr back in October 2016.
"We haven’t set out to position ourselves as the most expensive, and it’ll come down to the specifications and options that we offer."
The production version of the new ute will be based on the Nissan Navara and will be powered by turbo-diesel four-cylinder and V6 engines matched with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Specially-developed five-link rear suspension with coil springs will be part of the package, as will a transfer case and reduction gear, and a pair of fully-locking electronically-controlled differentials.
Mercedes-Benz says it'll tow 3500kg and the X-Class tray/bed payload will be 1100kg – par for the course in the segment.
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Written byGeoff Middleton
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