Super TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - X-ClassMercedes-Benz modelsResearch Mercedes-Benz OverviewMercedes-Benz enters the burgeoning pick-up segment with its competitive X-Class12 Apr 2018 By TERRY MARTIN MAKE no mistake, the arrival of the Mercedes X-Class is one of the biggest moments on the 2018 motoring calendar given it heralds the entrance of the prestige market leader into the incredibly popular 4x4 dual-cab one-tonne utility segment. That Mercedes has also decided to get a piece of the action as quickly as possible by forging a partnership with Nissan (and Renault) for its donor vehicle – the current D23 Navara launched in 2015 and upgraded twice for the Australian market since then – also makes this a significant marker for the German luxury vehicle manufacturer, which is considered by consumers as a cut above the rest with its commercial vehicles and does not want to be seen, whether real or imagined, as having compromised its brand integrity. The famous three-pointed star badge will alone guarantee a strong surge of X-Class sales from buyers faithful to the brand, but has Mercedes done enough to draw interest from Australians who have owned utes from other brands over many years and need a compelling argument to make the switch? GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 April 2018 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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