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First Benz ute caught tow testing
Luxury German pick-up undergoes final testing before 2018 launchA new batch of spy photos have emerged revealing more of the much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute; the first one tonne, dual cub pick-up from the German automotive powerhouse.
As these fresh shots also suggest, the all-new luxury German load-lugger should have a benchmark 3500kg towing capacity, matching chief rivals like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger as well as the Nissan Navara dual-cab on which it's based.
The design of the new workhorse will be revealed in July in South Africa, ahead of its Australian arrival in 2018.
The X-Class is undergoing tow testing and off-road evaluations in southern Europe and the latest images reveal designs for the mould-breaking Merc's front-end and wheel-arches, and just a hint of the fancy new-look headlights.
The big Benz’s grille is well hidden but shows hints of the brand's SUV design language.
What's clear is that the back-end of the car will feature traditional tail-lights – not the radical LED lines that were seen on one of the concept designs.
It's tricky to get a view of the interior but the German car-maker has said the X-Class will be the world's most luxurious ute, and that probably means lots of leather, lots of automated functionality, premium metallic and timber accents, and top-end stereo and infotainment options.
Company boss Dieter Zetsche has also said it will be the world's safest pick-up, which suggests several advanced safety features will be present, including a range of semi-automated driving aids.
The X-Class will use two carryover engines from Nissan: four-cylinder petrol and turbo-diesel units, and a range-topping 3.0-litre turbo V6 Mercedes engine, which could make it the most powerful ute in its class.
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