Geneva may be just around the corner and it looks like the auto manufacturers around the world are just as excited as we are. Audi, Hyundai and Paganini to name a few have pounced on the opportunity before the doors open. Mercedes-Benz is the latest to show off early with their X-Class V6.
Officially known as the X 350d 4Matic, the pickup gets a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel motor. Rated at 259 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque and mated to a 7G-TRONIC Plus automatic gearbox, the model also gets the brands token 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system.
Drivers can select five unique drive modes with the new X-Class V6; Comfort is selected by default but with a flick of a switch, Eco, Sport, Manual and Offroad modes can be selected. A stop/start feature is active in all drive modes except for Offroad.
There are also three all-wheel drive modes available. 4H for additional offroad traction, 4L and 4MAT for increased vehicle dynamics.
Similar to other X-Class pickups revealed last year, the X-Class V6 will be available in two distinct trims; Progressive and Power. The former includes an eight-speaker sound system, a leather-lined steering wheel and 17-inch alloy rims. Power trims offer larger 18-inch alloys, LED headlights and a fully loaded interior.
X-Class V6 availability in the UAE
While there is still no word whether or not the X-Class V6 or any other version of the pickup will be sold in the Middle East, prices start in Germany at €54,360 or AED 239,112 for the X 350d 4Matic. The model is set to launch in mid-2018 after a grand unveiling in Geneva next month.
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