Mercedes X 350 d launched with V6 power ~ station of gear

Richard Ingram 2018-02-28 13:30

Six-cylinder Mercedes X-Class arrives as promised, with 254bhp and permanent all-wheel drive

Mercedes has revealed a V6 version of its X-Class pick-up truck, boasting 254bhp and 550Nm of torque. It’ll go on sale in the UK this summer, priced from around £45,000 inc. VAT.

As promised when the four-cylinder X-Class launched last year, a V6 version has now joined the range with a seven-speed automatic gearbox and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It joins the X 220 d and X 250 d, and will be the most expensive X-Class on sale.

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The 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine is lifted from the E-Class saloon, and allows the X 350 d to sprint from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds. It’ll also come with Merc’s Dynamic Select drive mode switch, allowing owners to switch their truck from Comfort through Eco, Sport, Manual and Offroad.

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In addition, the X-Class gets a low-range reduction gear with three additional drive modes. The 4MAT setting is for on-road driving, while the 4H and 4L setups improve traction in tricky situations. Power distribution is fixed 40:60 front/rear, which Mercedes says ensures “improved vehicle dynamics and higher lateral acceleration on the road” as well as “better traction during acceleration”.

While UK specs are unconfirmed, the X 350 d will come with a choice of two trims in Europe. Progressive models get 17-inch wheels, silver chrome detailing and fabric seats, while the top-spec Power adds bigger rims, LED lights and ARTICO leather. From March, customers will also be able to order a new 19-inch multispoke wheel.

Elsewhere, Mercedes has expanded the range of accessories available for the X-Class pick-up. New items include new covers for the loadbay, anchoring rails and underbody protection.

We’ll have more details on UK prices and specs, closer to the truck’s on-sale date this summer.

Read our in-depth Mercedes X-Class review right here...

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