Fresh details about Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming dual-cab ute seem to have emerged, expected to be called either the X-Class or Z-Class. Comprehensive details are rumoured to have been revealed at a private event, including engines, range structure, design details and pricing estimates. Although it is well known the Mercedes ute will […]
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Mercedes-Benz pickup based on Nissan, built by Nissan: confirmed
Some news from the Daimler and Renault-Nissan partnership has been released, regarding the production of the new Mercedes-Benz pickup ute. In a company statement, Nissan confirmed the Mercedes-Benz one-tonne ute will be produced by Nissan at the Renault facility in Cordoba, Argentina. This is where the latest Nissan Navara NP300 […]
Daimler confirms Nissan involvement with new Mercedes pickup
After some speculation, Daimler and Renault-Nissan have finally confirmed the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup/ute will share some of its architecture with the 2016 Nissan Navara NP300. Daimler says the one-ton ute will “meet the specific needs of its customers” and “will have all of Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive characteristics and features”. Other than […]
New Mercedes-Benz pickup could be offered in the USA
When Mercedes announced plans to produce its first mid-sized pickup/ute, the manufacturer said it was aiming to enter the Australian, European, South African and Latin American markets. There were no initial plans or desires to offer the pickup in the US, right up until the point that Mercedes-Benz US CEO […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘pickup’ ute confirmed, here by 2020
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will be introducing a ute within the next five years. Say what? Yep, Mercedes wants to have a slice of the very popular tradies segment. The company will target markets including Latin America, South Africa, parts of Europe, and yes, Australia and New Zealand. The Merc […]