Mercedes' Very First Luxury Truck

The fact that Mercedes-Benz has just released a pickup truck is a testament to the fact that the market has abandoned all parameters and has ignited a car manufacturer free for all. Your average truck shopper isn’t just looking for power and reliability anymore, theyre looking for luxury and amenities now too! Mercedes has heard your wild calls, and they’ve answered with the super versatile, stereotype shattering X-Class.

Mercedes will offer three distinct variations of the-X Class; Pure, Progressive, and Power. The Pure X-Class will be an excellent work truck as it’s focus is on outdoor capability and utility, and would be a great choice for an upscale contractor. The Progressive variation offers a harmonious blend of the ultra-performing Pure X-Class and the easier going Power X-Class. The Power X-Class, contrary to it’s name, is all design, comfort, and easy going performance. The Power X-Class is more geared towards those who would be using it as a lifestyle enhancer rather than for outdoor excursions or heavy duty work.

Mercedes has portrayed the X-Class as a truck that will feel like a sedan, and be better on the road than other pickup trucks. The dynamics are to be on par with a passenger car, and the cabin is to be fitted with plenty of comfort and technological amenities across the board.

The X-Class packs a variety of active and passive safety systems, including autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist and traffic sign recognition. It will also work with Mercedes-Benz's connected-car services, so owners will be able to locate or otherwise check up on their trucks remotely. This connectivity will also permit door-to-door navigation, with instructions for first-mile and last-mile navigation appearing along with whats already in the navigation system.

Its not clear when the X-Class will be released in the US, but you will be the first to know when it is! Stay tuned for updates and information on our site!

Rejoice! An Entry-Level Mercedes is Here

Mercedes is finally adding an affordable car to their lineup and it will be coming to the US in 2018! Many Mercedes enthusiasts have been waiting for an opportunity like this, and its also a great way to for the brand to spread its wings. The new A-Class will start right around $30k, giving Mercedes a chance to appeal to the ever-expanding mass of younger buyers.

 "I'm very excited about it," said Jeff Aiosa, a Mercedes dealer in Connecticut. "It just gives us another opportunity to bring that youthful buyer in and have them grow up with the brand. It looked like it would be very appealing to the millennial buyer."

Aiosa described the A-class sedan's interior as "cutting edge and techy." He said Mercedes could conquest more than half of the A-class sedan's buyers from other brands if the price came in just above or below the $30,000 mark.

The A-Class will be powered by the usual mix of small-displacement gasoline and diesel engines. The current lineup includes a series of 1.6 to 2.1-liter engines, and the 2018 version is expected to get the same set up or will alternatively be fitted with a variation of the pair.

The A-Class will remain front-wheel drive and be underpinned by a heavily revised version of the current structure which will be lighter, a bit longer, and will allow more drivetrains than ever before. The increase in length and wheelbase will add space inside, while the cars new, toned down look and reshaped rear end will increase load volume even further.

The cabins design is set to undergo the most drastic change; with far plusher materials, a simplified dashboard design, and larger digital displays being added. The infotainment system similarly gets upgraded from the standard swivel wheel to a touchpad controller.

Whether you’ve been specifically waiting for an entry-level Mercedes or are simply in the market for a reasonably priced luxury car, 2018 is going to be your year, and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is going to be your car. You can check out our inventory or request to receive updates on the A-Class from us here!