Mercedes-Benz is preparing a Toyota Hilux-punching midsize pickup truck - Digital Trends
In a surprise announcement, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it is in the early stages of designing its first-ever midsize pickup. Early reports suggest that it will be roughly the same size as the popular Toyota Hilux and that it will boast a 2,200-pound payload in its most capable configuration. Power is expected to come from gasoline- and diesel-burning engines sourced from the company’s parts bin. Buyers will likely be able to pick from a few different body styles including a single cab, a crew cab and a cab-chassis aimed largely at aftermarket upfitters. Mercedes has high hopes for its pickup, and it likens the truck to the original M-Class that was introduced in 1997. The SUV has become an integral part of its lineup and it has spawned a wide number of competitors over the years. Like the first M, the pickup will be offered with all of the comfort and safety features typically associated with Mercedes’ passenger cars. There is currently no indication that Mercedes will add the pickup to its lineup of commercial vehicles in the United States. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
