The Mercedes-Benz pickup truck could be coming to America
In October 2016, Mercedes' Van division debuted two versions of the Concept X-Class.
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One is a concept intended to show off Mercedes' design and luxurious appointments: the Stylish Explorer.
![One is a concept intended to show off Mercedes](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378916,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1006848/one-is-a-concept-intended-to-show-off-mercedes-design-and-luxurious-appointments-the-stylish-explorer-.jpg)
Then there's Powerful Adventurer, which is designed to display the truck's rugged side.
![Then there](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378915,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1413836/then-theres-powerful-adventurer-which-is-designed-to-display-the-trucks-rugged-side-.jpg)
The Stylish Explorer rides on 22-inch wheels and features a full-crew cab with a compact cargo bed. In addition, the tailgate features a continuous LED light strip.
![The Stylish Explorer rides on 22-inch wheels and features a full-crew cab with a compact cargo bed. In addition, the tailgate features a continuous LED light strip.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378914,width-700,height-525,imgsize-545092/the-stylish-explorer-rides-on-22-inch-wheels-and-features-a-full-crew-cab-with-a-compact-cargo-bed-in-addition-the-tailgate-features-a-continuous-led-light-strip-.jpg)
Inside, the Stylish Explorer is tasteful and understated while maintaining the luxurious feel expected of a Mercedes-Benz product. The interior features open-pore smoked oak with aluminum accents.
![Inside, the Stylish Explorer is tasteful and understated while maintaining the luxurious feel expected of a Mercedes-Benz product. The interior features open-pore smoked oak with aluminum accents.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378913,width-700,height-525,imgsize-632124/inside-the-stylish-explorer-is-tasteful-and-understated-while-maintaining-the-luxurious-feel-expected-of-a-mercedes-benz-product-the-interior-features-open-pore-smoked-oak-with-aluminum-accents-.jpg)
The Powerful Adventurer is less understated. The truck's rugged pretensions are evident in its interior, which comes complete with a fire extinguisher.
![The Powerful Adventurer is less understated. The truck](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378912,width-700,height-525,imgsize-710473/the-powerful-adventurer-is-less-understated-the-trucks-rugged-pretensions-are-evident-in-its-interior-which-comes-complete-with-a-fire-extinguisher-.jpg)
At the same time, the black nappa leather seats offer comfortable accommodations for five.
![At the same time, the black nappa leather seats offer comfortable accommodations for five.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378911,width-700,height-525,imgsize-820253/at-the-same-time-the-black-nappa-leather-seats-offer-comfortable-accommodations-for-five-.jpg)
On the outside, the Powerful Adventurer offers exceptional ground clearance and rides on chunky off-road tires.
![On the outside, the Powerful Adventurer offers exceptional ground clearance and rides on chunky off-road tires.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378910,width-700,height-525,imgsize-588846/on-the-outside-the-powerful-adventurer-offers-exceptional-ground-clearance-and-rides-on-chunky-off-road-tires-.jpg)
Power for the X-Class is expected to come from a turbocharged diesel V-6 engine paired with a 4Matic permanent all-wheel-drive system. In addition, the X-Class will be equipped with a transfer case with reduction gear and two differential locks to get through tough terrain.
![Power for the X-Class is expected to come from a turbocharged diesel V-6 engine paired with a 4Matic permanent all-wheel-drive system. In addition, the X-Class will be equipped with a transfer case with reduction gear and two differential locks to get through tough terrain.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378909,width-700,height-525,imgsize-234/power-for-the-x-class-is-expected-to-come-from-a-turbocharged-diesel-v-6-engine-paired-with-a-4matic-permanent-all-wheel-drive-system-in-addition-the-x-class-will-be-equipped-with-a-transfer-case-with-reduction-gear-and-two-differential-locks-to-get-through-tough-terrain-.jpg)
The X-Class will be built on a proper truck chassis with a ladder frame. In addition, the X-Class will feature the latest in driver assistance technology in the form of radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors.
![The X-Class will be built on a proper truck chassis with a ladder frame. In addition, the X-Class will feature the latest in driver assistance technology in the form of radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378908,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1264721/the-x-class-will-be-built-on-a-proper-truck-chassis-with-a-ladder-frame-in-addition-the-x-class-will-feature-the-latest-in-driver-assistance-technology-in-the-form-of-radar-cameras-and-ultrasonic-sensors-.jpg)
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to enter production in late 2017. The X-Class, developed in conjunction with the Nissan-Renault Alliance, will be assembled at Nissan and Renault plants in Europe and South America.
![The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to enter production in late 2017. The X-Class, developed in conjunction with the Nissan-Renault Alliance, will be assembled at Nissan and Renault plants in Europe and South America.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-57378907,width-700,height-525,imgsize-545954/the-mercedes-benz-x-class-is-expected-to-enter-production-in-late-2017-the-x-class-developed-in-conjunction-with-the-nissan-renault-alliance-will-be-assembled-at-nissan-and-renault-plants-in-europe-and-south-america-.jpg)
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