Mercedes-Benz's luxury pickup truck is called the X-Class. This is considered the first luxury pickup truck from a luxury car manufacturer in the world.
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| After a period of information and image leaks, the German car company has officially announced the X-Class. The car includes 3 versions: X-Class Pure, X-Class Progressive and X-Class Power. |
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| The main customer groups that this product targets are farmers, construction contractors or people who are passionate about exploring... |
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| Similar to many other pickup trucks, the X-Class has a large size, with a muscular body that gives a strong feeling. The length, width, and height of the vehicle are 5,340 mm, 1,920 mm, and 1,819 mm, respectively. |
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| The wheelbase is 3,150 mm. This pickup can wade through water up to 600 mm deep. |
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| All versions are equipped with cargo lights and a 12V power port that can be used to power devices such as air compressors and chainsaws. In addition, the X-Class's rear step is removable, convenient for opening the cargo door 180 degrees. |
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| The interior of the X-Class is not exactly the same as the concept version that was introduced. The car is still equipped with a 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated function buttons, and circular air-conditioning vents like on some Mercedes-Benz models. |
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| The lowest version of the X-Class has fabric seats, while the highest version can be had with suede. |
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| In addition, many other options are also provided for this pickup truck line such as leather-wrapped dashboard, wood trim, and infotainment system with integrated 8.4-inch screen. |
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| At launch, the X-Class will be equipped with two types of 4-cylinder engines. The X 220 d version uses a 2.3L turbo diesel engine, with a capacity of 120 kW, while the X 250 D uses a biturbo diesel engine with a capacity of 140 kW. In addition, the German car company also plans to launch the X 200 version, with a capacity of 122 kW. |
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| Meanwhile, the most powerful version X 350 d will use a V6 engine with a capacity of 190 kW and a maximum torque of 550 Nm. Depending on the engine version, this pick-up will use a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive. In addition, the X-Class will also have the option of full-time 4-wheel drive. |
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| The X-Class will go on sale in Europe in November. In Germany, it starts at $43,057. Other markets Mercedes is targeting include Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South Africa. |
According to Zing
