The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to come to market late in 2017 ? likely as a 2018 model year product ? with key markets being Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Europe and South Africa. There?s no mention yet of its being marketed in the US, probably because it?s based on the Nissan Navara (the mid-sized pickup sold […]The post Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup appeared first on Pursuitist.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to come to market late in 2017 ? likely as a 2018 model year product ? with key markets being Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Europe and South Africa. There?s no mention yet of its being marketed in the US, probably because it?s based on the Nissan Navara (the mid-sized pickup sold as the Frontier in the Americas), whose smaller size doesn?t seem as attractive to North American consumers.It will be built at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, initially, for Europe, South Africa and Australia, and then out of Argentina for the South American markets in 2018.?With the Mercedes-Benz pickup, we will close one of the last gaps in our portfolio,? said Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. ?We want to offer customers vehicles matching their specific needs. The X-Class will set new standards in a growing segment.??As an added value we bring safety, comfort, agility, and expressive design ? in other words, everything that distinguishes vehicles bearing the Mercedes star,? added Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Ben...