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Merc tow tug breaks cover
German hay hauler to offer class-leading 3500kg towing and V6 powerThe production version of Merc’s new X-Class dual-cab ute has broken cover overseas, and is expected to arrive in Australia from early 2018 with V6 Amarok-rivalling pricing as well as an equal class-leading 3500kg braked towing capacity.
The X-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s first conventional dual-cab utility (G-wagens and Unimogs aside) and shows a clear differentiation in styling from its Nissan Navara donor.
The three-variant, three-engine dual-cab range will include two and four-wheel-drive variants with pick-up and cab-chassis body styles. It will be capable of carrying a payload up to 1100kg, and take a full-size pallet between the wheel arches on pick-up versions.
Among the interior goodies on offer include an 8.4-inch floating, tablet style centre screen and circular air vents, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 360-degree camera, satellite navigation and a reversing camera.
The X-Class will also boast best in class safety equipment including four-wheel disc brakes, seven airbags, AEB, tyre pressure monitoring, lane-keeping assist and trailer sway assist.
The premium pick-up will initially be offered with a choice of 2.3-litre turbo-diesel engines familiar to Navara owners. In single-turbo X220d variants that translates to 120kW/403Nm while the twin-turbo X250d makes 140kW/450Nm.
The X220d is offered only with a six-speed manual transmission while the X250d is available with the manual and optional seven-speed automatic. Both variants are offered in 4x2 or 4x4 format, the latter with a rear differential lock.
The X-Class X350d model available from mid 2018, will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 developing 190kW/550Nm and mated to seven-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive system.
All models ride on a modified version of Nissan’s double wishbone front and multi-link coil rear suspension arrangement. Mercedes lists ground clearance at 202mm front and 221mm rear with a 20mm higher suspension tune optional. Wading is listed at 600mm.
As with the X-Class’ rivals, Mercedes-Benz will offer a wide range of accessories, including side steps, airbag-compatible bull bar, tow bar, snorkel, roll-over bar, tub liner, canopy, and hard and roller tonneau covers.
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Written byMatt Brogan
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