Mercedes-Benz ute to be proper premium vehicle, most expensive in class - PerformanceDrive
Following confirmation earlier this year that Mercedes-Benz will be competing in the lucrative and expanding dual-cab ute segment, the company has shed more light on the upcoming vehicle. The company has indicated it will be more aligned with its premium passenger-car offerings, rather than its commercial range, according to Australian media reports. With 190kW and 620Nm, this would easily put it ahead of HiLux, Ranger and the like. They are slowly becoming the default family car for many, as the large sedan becomes increasingly passe`. This means that like Ranger and HiLux, there is likely to be some local input and feedback for our market. Mercedes has elected to compete in this space rather than the American truck market of Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota Tundra and Dodge Ram, which is notoriously hard to penetrate. The Mercedes ute could be a real hit and is already generating buzz, over two years from its launch in 2018. Watch this space for more information as it comes to hand. Source: performancedrive.com.au
