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 leaked information and images, the X-Class has been officially announced by the German automaker. The vehicle comes in three versions: X-Class Pure, X-Class Progressive, and X-Class Power. |
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| The main target customer group for this product includes farmers, construction contractors, and adventure enthusiasts. |
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| Like many other pickup trucks, the X-Class is large in size, with a muscular body design that gives it a robust feel. Its length, width, and height are 5,340 mm, 1,920 mm, and 1,819 mm respectively. |
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| The wheelbase is 3,150 mm. This pickup truck can wade through water up to 600 mm deep. |
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| All versions are equipped with cargo bed lighting and a 12V power outlet that can be used to power devices such as air compressors and chainsaws. Additionally, the X-Class's tailgate steps are removable, allowing for convenient 180-degree opening of the tailgate. |
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| The interior of the X-Class is not entirely the same as the concept version that was previously introduced. The vehicle still features a three-spoke steering wheel with integrated function buttons and circular air vents, similar to those found on some Mercedes-Benz models. |
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| The lowest trim level of the X-Class has cloth-upholstered seats, while the top trim level can have suede upholstery. |
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| Additionally, many other options are offered for this pickup truck, such as a leather-wrapped dashboard, wood trim, and an integrated infotainment system with an 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 120 kW of power, while the X 250 D uses a biturbo diesel engine with 140 kW of power. In addition, the German automaker also plans to launch an X 200 version with a 122 kW engine. |
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| Meanwhile, the most powerful version, the X 350 d, will use a 190 kW V6 engine with a peak torque of 550 Nm. Depending on the engine version, this pickup truck will use a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive. In addition, the X-Class will also have an optional all-wheel drive system. |
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| The X-Class will go on sale in Europe in November. In Germany, the model starts at $43,057. Other markets Mercedes is targeting include Australia, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa. |
According to Zing
