Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute goes big

If you thought the Mercedes-Benz X-Class lacked a bit of visual bite, wrap your peepers around this bad boy!

The X-Class Exy 6×6 Concept was created by Polish tuner Carlex Design, which has already unleashed some wild designs with the 4×4 X-Class Exy Urban that are coming to Australia… but this creation is next level.

It’s basically a Mad Max version of the modern-day ute, with the kind of design flourishes to turn heads and a six-wheel setup that broadcasts a pretty clear signal along the lines of “Ranger Raptor? Pffft, keep trying!”

Carlex Design says this concept proposal is under consideration for production and a source close to the project told us it is still a “bit of a way off” but said that it could come to Australia like the X-Class Exy Urban.

But where the Exy 6×6 is different to the 4×4 Exy Urban is that it will require some serious engineering solutions, given the extra set of rear wheels. Ergo, a bespoke driveshaft will be required and several other technical gubbins.

There’s been a number of mega utes and 6×6 creations in the recent past, including the insane 447kW Hennessey VelicRaptor Ford F-150 and Kahn Defender.

Perhaps the most iconic six-wheeler was the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6X6, an in-house creation that we thrashed through the deserts of Dubai in 2013, and like that vehicle the X-Class Exy 6×6 Concept will be very expensive.

That vehicle weighed 3.8 tonnes and was powered by a 400kW/760Nm 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, but it’s not clear what will power this aftermarket 6×6… possibly the 3.0-litre turbo V6 with 190kW/550Nm.

Certainly the X-Class 6×6 won’t weigh almost four tonnes, which should work in its favour if it takes the V6 diesel route.

In terms of visuals, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class Exy 6×6 Concept looks completely bonkers. Bolt on wheel arches and chunky tyres along with a completely modified wide-body rear tray make the mutant X-Class significantly bigger and scarier than before.

There’s a bonnet scoop up front, along with a completely redesigned front fascia that mimics the design cues of the Exy Off-Road Extreme model, complete with larger lateral air dams and even a winch.

The muscular machine has a roof-mounted LED light bar to startle other road users, while side steps and futuristic steam-punk inspired rear sports bar adds even more eye candy. At the rear there are stepped 3D-style exhaust pipes and a quasi spoiler of sorts.

Given that the V6-powered Mercedes X-Class 350d Power model grade is $79,415, a beast like this will not come cheap. The burning question for readers: How much would you pay for an outrageous design like this?