[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/concept-mercedes-benz-x-class\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/concept-mercedes-benz-x-class\/","headline":"Concept: Mercedes-Benz X-Class","name":"Concept: Mercedes-Benz X-Class","description":"The name of Mercedes\u2019 new pick-up concepts has finally been revealed, X-Class, with the two variations attaining better names still. \u2018The Stylish Explorer\u2019 and \u2018The Powerful Adventurer\u2019 both sound like names from an underinvested superhero movie, but we\u2019re not going to knock them just yet, this is Mercedes after all! The new Benz models have been developed with parent company Daimler and their alliance with Renault-Nissan, a three-way venture so to speak, and due to this venture the X-Class is […]","datePublished":"2016-10-28","dateModified":"2017-01-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-36.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-36.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/concept-mercedes-benz-x-class\/","about":["OFF ROADING","PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":402,"keywords":["Adventurer","concept car","Explorer","Mercedes X-Class","Nissan Nivara","Pick up Truck","Renault Alaskan"],"articleBody":"The name of Mercedes\u2019 new pick-up concepts has finally been revealed, X-Class, with the two variations attaining better names still.\u2018The Stylish Explorer\u2019 and \u2018The Powerful Adventurer\u2019 both sound like names from an underinvested superhero movie, but we\u2019re not going to knock them just yet, this is Mercedes after all!The new Benz models have been developed with parent company Daimler and their alliance with Renault-Nissan, a three-way venture so to speak, and due to this venture the X-Class is to be produced alongside the Renault Alaskan and the Nissan Nivara.Although produced together, both variants of the X-Class are significantly different. The Stylish Explorer follows your more \u2018everyday\u2019 style, with its on-road road biased wheel and tyre package, ride height and typical to Mercedes and the \u2018Stylish Explorer\u2019 name, a classy and stylish leather interior.The Powerful Adventurer however is more of a \u2018Rough and Ready\u2019 variation with its four-wheel drive, wheel arch, off-roading tyres and more.Both X-Class follow Mercedes signature style all over, this can be seen through an endless list of features, such as the traditional grille placement, as mentioned interior quality and their newest headlamp features to name a few.Interior wise, the X-class models see integrated touchpad functions within the dashboard, alongside a rotary controller, similar to that of the V & C Class commercial vehicles.However, with this being a three-way venture, you\u2019ll see features from the Renault Alaskan and the Nissan Nivara as well. Features such as the pick-up beds located behind the rear bench seating, traditional cable operated hand-brakes and central controls to name a few.Mercedes are yet to confirm the specification power wise, although mentions of Nissans involvement to produce a four-cylinder petrol and diesel unit, have been speculated, that\u2019s said to be with Mercedes V6 gasoline engine also.Head of Mercedes-Benz\u2019s commercial vehicle division, Volker Mornhinweg says \u201cMercedes-Benz\u2019s commercial vehicle division has identified five different customer groups for its latest model: families, trades people, land owners, adventurers and individualists. \u201cWe will thus appeal to new customers who have not considered owning a pick-up before,\u201dOverall, we kind of like where Mercedes are taking the X-Class models, and think the three-way venture with Renault and Nissan could potentially be an interesting one. Both versions of the new X-Class are set to launch in the UK in late 2017, so we\u2019ll just have to wait and see!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Off Road Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/off-road-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Concept: Mercedes-Benz X-Class","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/concept-mercedes-benz-x-class\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]