The X-Class (2017-2020) was positioned as a luxury pickup truck, combining the functionality of a pickup truck with the comfort and luxury of a Mercedes-Benz passenger car. It had a brutal design that emphasized its off-road capabilities. The interior of the X-Class was spacious and comfortable, with quality trim materials. The car was produced with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, which made it suitable for off-road driving. Under the hood of the X-Class were installed diesel engines of various capacities, providing excellent traction and economy.
The vehicle was created on the basis of the Nissan Navara platform in cooperation with the Renault-Nissan alliance. This allowed Mercedes-Benz to enter a new market segment relatively quickly.
Specifications:
The engine is a 2.3L or 3.0L diesel with outputs ranging from 163 hp to 258 hp.
Transmission is a 7-speed automatic.
Drive is 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
Load capacity - up to 1,042 kg.
Towing capacity - up to 3,500 kg.
Production of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class was discontinued in 2020. The reasons for this decision were: low demand (the brand's expectations were not met), high cost (which did not allow competing with more affordable pickup trucks), difficulties in production (it required additional costs, there were difficulties with logistics). In any case, this vehicle remained in the history of the brand, showing that Mercedes-Benz is ready to explore new market segments.
