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5 Key Features of the Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class

Giancarlo Perlas October 26, 2016

As earlier speculated, the new Mercedes-Benz pickup truck is named the “X-Class.” So it’s not the “GLT” as many sources have called it. The Mercedes-Benz X-Class was just revealed at the Artipelag art museum in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Here are the things we learned from the launching of the X-Class: 1. Styling The Mercedes X-Class Concept may share the same platform with the Nissan Navara, but the new pickup truck of Merc distanced itself from its counterpart in Nissan in terms of styling. The X-Class incorporates the combination of sporty and luxurious design language of its maker. The Mercedes pickup truck carries over many elements of the three-pointed star brand’s C-Class… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLT Vs Nissan Navara: A Quick Comparison

Giancarlo Perlas October 22, 2016

Mercedes-Benz is finally unveiling its GLT pickup truck on October 25 in Stockholm. That’s what we learned from the teaser the automaker released recently. The Mercedes-Benz GLT is based on the platform used by the Nissan Navarra. Therefore, most people just couldn’t help but compare the two pickup trucks. It should be reminded though that the GLT which will be revealed a few days from now is still in its concept form, so there is a possibility that the production model might be different from the one shown in Stockholm. Nevertheless, let us discuss the similarities and variations of the vehicles based on what we learned so far about the Vision… Continue Reading »

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Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLT Seen In Spain

Peter Parcon June 30, 2016
Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLT Seen In Spain

Industry watchers are expecting the pickup truck concept of Mercedes-Benz to be unveiled during the Paris Motor Show this year, as shown on a report from autoevolution.com. The Mercedes-Benz GLT, which may be released into the market by 2017, will bring glamour into the mid-size segment of the market. The upcoming luxury pickup may even be brought into the US market. The German luxury vehicle manufacturer is expected to be a force to be reckoned with in the market for commercial vans. The company may even expand its commercial lineup by offering more interesting pickups in the future. Daimler AG head, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, said the pickup of the company… Continue Reading »

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US Release Mercedes-Benz GLT Luxury Pickup Uncertain

Peter Parcon May 23, 2016
US Release Mercedes-Benz GLT Luxury Pickup Uncertain

For the moment, it remains uncertain if the upcoming luxury pickup of Mercedes-Benz will be offered in the US market, as shown on a report from motor1.com. The announcement of the potential launch of the vehicle, which may be called the Mercedes-Benz GLT or X-Class, in the US market was supposed to happen last year based on an announcement by Steve Cannon, the former CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. The announcement was postponed to the middle of this year. But, according to CEO Dietmar Exler, there is still no final decision of the matter. Exler added that the company cannot give a definite timetable for the announcement, which may come at… Continue Reading »

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Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLT Caught On Camera

Peter Parcon May 11, 2016
Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLT Caught On Camera

Earlier reports indicated that the German luxury vehicle manufacturer is working on a mid-size pick-up truck, the Mercedes-Benz GLT. While it is expected to be launched during the Paris Motor Show in October, spy shots showing the upcoming vehicle emerged recently, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. The images show its some similarities to the SUV range of vehicles of Mercedes-Benz, like the GLE and the GLE Coupe. The profile also resembles the Nissan NP300 Navara, which is understandable since the vehicle will utilize the underpinnings of Nissan. The spy pictures also show that it will feature a double-cab arrangement with a ladder chassis. A single cab design is… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Pickup Might Fall Under X-Class

Giancarlo Perlas January 28, 2016
Mercedes-Benz Pickup

More details about the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup truck are slowly emerging. According to Autoblog, the auto might fall under the X-Class or Z-Class range. However, the first mentioned name of its range is the most likely choice. The Mercedes-Benz pickup was initially thought to follow the first two letters of its maker’s SUV models. Thus, speculations floated around that it might be called the GLT. However, new rumors suggest that it might be the X-Class or Z-Class. Based on the source, the X-Class name is heavily favored by Mercedes because it makes the truck sound tougher. The letter “X” could be associated with words such as “extreme,” or it could also… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLT Engine, Design, Price Hinted

Giancarlo Perlas July 24, 2015
mercedes-benz glt render

A new interview with Diane Tarr, Australia’s Mercedes-Benz Vans managing director, hinted about the power unit that might be installed under the hood of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup truck, which will likely carry the model name GLT based on earlier reports. She mentioned about the possible architecture of the vehicle too. Tarr discussed with Drive during the launch of the latest Vito and Valente in Australia that the Mercedes-Benz GLT will most probably come with a diesel-powered six-cylinder V6 engine. The expected output of the power unit is at 190 kW with 620 Nm of torque. That’s higher than the popular Ford Ranger’s engine, which is configured to give off 147 kW… Continue Reading »

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