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Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz X-Class-October 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:43

Mercedes-Benz is set to debut its X-Class bakkie later this year. Meanwhile, test mules are already doing the rounds.

Picture credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Mercedes-Benz showed the concept versions of the bakkie earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. Underneath, it’s essentially a Nissan Navara, but Merc is adamant that the X-Class will be a vast step up in luxury.

Underneath the ‘wire mesh’ on the front of this test mule, you can see the Mercedes-Benz badge and grille, meaning it must be relatively close to production ready.

You can expect the ride of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class bakkie to be particularly good as reports on the chassis it shares with the Nissan Navara are extremely positive. It uses a new five-link independent rear suspension setup that is a first in the bakkie segment.

The X-Class is expected to go into production later this year with South African models being built in Barcelona, Spain.

Further Reading:

5 Things we learned about Mercedes-Benz X-Class in Geneva

No Demand for Mercedes-AMG X-Class

Nissan Navara (2017) First Drive

Why Navara shakes up the double-cab market

Mercedes-Benz X-Class: Social media reaction

Can't Wait for Mercedes-Benz X-Class? Check this out

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