002

More documents

Recommendations

Info

SpecificationsENGINE: 2.3 litre turbo-diesel,140kW/450NmTRANSMISSION: 7-speed automaticSUSPENSION: Front: independent;Rear: 5-link coil sprung solid axleSTEERING: 13.4m turning circleBRAKES: Front: ventilated discs Rear: ventilated discsFUEL ECONOMY: 7.9 l/100km (claimed)WHEELS & TYRES: 18” alloy wheels;255/60 R18 tyresWADING DEPTH: 600mmTOW RATING: 750kg (unbraked);3,500kg (braked); 1,021kg payload;3,250kg GVMAPPROACH/DEPARTURE: 30degrees/25 degreesANCAP RATING: 5-StarPRICE BEFORE OPTIONS: $64,500(incl GST; excl dealer costs)LOADED4X4 RATING: 90/100VerdictAt this point, you’ll be thinking that I’ve lost my marbles overthe X-Class, but the reality is I lost them years ago. I will confessto liking the X-Class an awful lot. I particularly like the fact thatMercedes-Benz has priced the X-Class competitively enough for itto shake up the incumbent players in this niche. Anyone shoppingfor a 4X4 ute that has $55,000 or more to spend can now buy awell-equipped Mercedes, and that makes the X-Class the new catin the pigeon cage.The top-spec Power retails for $64,500 which comparesfavourably with the Ranger Wildtrack at $61,790 and the newHiLux Rogue at $61,690, and if you’re shopping for a lifestyleute, I’m willing to bet that there’ll be plenty of buyers that wouldchoose a Mercedes-Benz over a Ford or a Toyota. I know I would.The mid-spec Progressive automatic retails for $57,800, andthat compares very favourably to the Navara ST-X which retailsfor $54,490. Which would you buy?I’m not sure how many X-Class utes will see bush tracks on aregular basis – I hope plenty do – but for now, I suspect real offroadusage will remain the domain of the other brands. I can seethe X-Class challenging the Ranger for the attention of the mallcrawler/street machine brigade, particularly when the V6 arrivesin showrooms. Let’s face it; if you want a mint whip, you can postabout on Instagram, Mercedes-Benz trumps Ford all day long.We should all embrace the X-Class, because it is going tochallenge the competition to add value to their 4X4 ute offeringsand force them to introduce basic gear like, rear disc brakes andcoil sprung suspension, that should have been standard yearsago. Forget the Navara connection, it’s irrelevant, go check outthe X-Class.Back to main menu
LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: NAVARA STNAVARA FIXED!finallyJust in time for X-Class...Review by David Wilson
Page 1 and 2: LOADED4X4T H E C U L T O F O F F R
Page 3 and 4: LOADED4X4.COM.AUTHE KICK OFFBlowing
Page 5 and 6: LOADED4X4.COM.AUNEWS: 4X4 SALESSHOW
Page 7 and 8: LOADED4X4.COM.AUTop 20 best selling
Page 9 and 10: LOADED4X4.COM.AUNEWS: ISUZU MY18 UP
Page 11 and 12: RAPTOR RANTLOADED 4X4 FAKE NEWS: RA
Page 13 and 14: NEWS: X-CLASSXARRIVESCLASSMercedes-
Page 15 and 16: LOADED4X4.COM.AUThe GOOD GEARSTUFF
Page 17 and 18: SPECIAL FEATURE: GVMGVMThe definiti
Page 19 and 20: LOADED4X4.COM.AUSPECIAL FEATURE: GV
Page 23 and 24: VMLOADED4X4.COM.AUQ&APRADO TESTING
Page 27 and 28: LOADED4X4.COM.AUVOLTSwith VinceMost
Page 29 and 30: SPECIAL FEATURE: VOLTS WITH VINCEan
Page 31 and 32: BIGbill’sLOADED 006: SILVERADOBas
Page 33 and 34: LOADED4X4.COM.AULOADED 006: SILVERA
Page 35 and 36: LOADED4X4.COM.AULOADED 006: SILVERA
Page 37 and 38: OIL&GREASEwith rick freemanRICK THE
Page 39 and 40: LOADED4X4.COM.AURICK THE OIL GUYthe
Page 41 and 42: LOADED4X4.COM.AUOPINION: STEANE KLO
Page 43 and 44: REVIEW: X-CLASS POWERX-ClassThe fut
Page 45 and 46: LOADED4X4.COM.AUconfirms the fact t
Page 47 and 48: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: X-CLASS POW
Page 49 and 50: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: X-CLASS POW
Page 51: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: X-CLASS POW
Page 55 and 56: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: NAVARA STth
Page 57 and 58: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: NAVARA STre
Page 59 and 60: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: NAVARA STTh
Page 61 and 62: LOADED4X4.COM.AUREVIEW: NAVARA STSp
Page 63 and 64: LOADED4X4.COM.AUQUICK DRIVE: TJM NA
Page 65 and 66: LOADED4X4.COM.AUQUICK DRIVE: TJM NA
Page 67 and 68: LOADED4X4.COM.AUOPINION: DAVID WILS
Page 69 and 70: LOADED4X4.COM.AULOADED 007: FJ CRUI
Page 75 and 76: DESTINATIONS: HIGH COUNTRYHIGHCOUNT
Page 77 and 78: LOADED4X4.COM.AUDESTINATIONS: HIGH
Page 83 and 84: LOADED4X4.COM.AUOPINION: RAY CULLYt
Page 85 and 86: SPECIAL FEATURE: OUTBACK WAOUTBACKW
Page 87 and 88: LOADED4X4.COM.AUSPECIAL FEATURE: OU
Page 93 and 94: LOADED4X4.COM.AULOADED 008: SUZUKI
Page 99 and 100: LOADED4X4.COM.AUOPINION: DAVID NICK
Page 101 and 102: DESTINATIONS: KALUMBURUKALUMBURUunc
Page 103 and 104:
LOADED4X4.COM.AUDESTINATIONS: KALUM
Page 105 and 106:
Page 107 and 108:
Page 109:
TRIP PLANNING BASICS:REGION: Kimber
show all

002

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?