As promised, Mercedes-Benz has previewed two concept variants of its upcoming X-Class ute, to showcase both the aesthetic and off-road potential of the new luxury pickup. The X-Class “stylish explorer” and X-Class “powerful adventurer” are two variants unveiled at the Artipelag museum in Stockholm, designed to illustrate the versatility of […]
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Mercedes-Benz pickup concept confirmed for October 25
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will be revealing a concept version of its upcoming pickup ute on Tuesday, previewing the production model set to arrive next year. The new ute will borrow plenty from the current Nissan Navara in terms of underpinning hardware and platform, but on top is expected to […]
New Mercedes-Benz ‘GLT’ ute to debut October 25?
Mercedes has apparently set a date for the global unveiling of its highly-anticipated ute, with the unconfirmed moniker of ‘GLT’ or ‘X-Class’. French network TF1 is reporting that Mercedes’s first ute is set for its official debut at an invite-only presentation on October 25. It’s said it will again be […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘X-Class’ pickup/ute to debut at Paris show?
Rumours are circulating at the moment suggesting Mercedes could give its new pickup ute a public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this year. While we’ve heard plenty about the new ute, including confirmation that it will be based on the Nissan Navara NP300, and that it could be […]
Mercedes-Benz pickup ute to be named Z-Class or X-Class – rumour
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 […]
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 […]
Mercedes-Benz ute to be proper premium vehicle, most expensive in class
Following confirmation earlier this year that Mercedes-Benz will be competing in the lucrative and expanding dual-cab ute segment, the company has shed more light on the upcoming vehicle. The company has indicated it will be more aligned with its premium passenger-car offerings, rather than its commercial range, according to Australian […]
Mercedes-Benz ute could be based on new Nissan Navara – report
Last week Mercedes-Benz confirmed it is planning to introduce a ute within the next five years (2020) to tackle the very-competitive and popular 4×2 and 4×4 segments. Reports now suggest the Merc’ ute will be based on the new-generation Nissan Navara. A news story published by Automotive News says Nissan […]