Mercedes-Benz X-Class experience
X-CLASS X-PERIENCE DAYS CONTINUE TO THRILL
So Mercedes-Benz has announced the production end of its premium X-Class pick-up, but as many proud X-Class owners would agree: “they can stop making ‘em, but we’re going to keep driving ‘em.”
And what better driving experience is there than to take to the bundus while learning everything there is to know about your X-Class? After all, there is no denying just how expertly the X-Class matches on-road and off-road capabilities.
Through the regional X-Class X-Perience Days, Mercedes-Benz Vans offers the general public the ongoing opportunity to experience the X-Class’ tangible benefits of thrilling performance, high levels of safety and generous amounts of loading space.
According to Mercedes-Benz Vans, the X-Class X-Perience Days were designed with a sole purpose
While the future of the X-Class ‘bakkie’ remains tenuous in South Africa, the MercedesBenz X-Class X-Perience Days are going full-steam ahead. Bernie Hellberg Jr joined the Mercedes-Benz Driving Dynamics team for a thrilling off-road experience.
of letting Merc fans who have not yet experienced the bakkie get behind the wheel and get to know their vehicle on all levels.
WHAT TO X-PECT
Courtesy of the professional driving instructors of the Mercedes-Benz advanced driving centre in Zwartkops, Pretoria; the X-Class X-Perience consists of a comprehensive programme that includes a dynamic product overview, information on the pickup’s features and benefits, all culminating in a test drive of the X-Class.
During the X-Perience drive, you will become intimately acquainted with the X-Class’ various design and equipment lines, and have the opportunity to drive the range of powerful and efficient engines on offer. The hightorque common-rail diesel drive system with a displacement of 2.3 litres is available with a choice of two power outputs – the X220d boasts 120 kW, while the X250d is good for 140 kW. At the top of the range, the X350d V6 peaks with a power output figure of 190 kW.
On the road, the X-Class can carry a 1,000 kg payload, will effortlessly tow up to 3,500 kg, and with a ground clearance of 222 mm, and inclinations of up to 49 degrees, traversing the technical offroad course that forms part of the X-Perience is an exercise in confidence and ease.
PEACE OF MIND
Still available to purchase (albeit in limited numbers), the X-Class remains a solid investment for buyers looking to own an exclusive slice of Mercedes-Benz history. As part of the deal, every new X-Class comes standard with the manufacturer’s PremiumDrive, designed to give customers complete peace of mind. It is one of the leading full-maintenance plans in South Africa and includes the standard maintenance plan that covers your vehicle for 100,000 km / 5 years, or whichever comes first. For a nominal cost, customers have the option of extending the maintenance plan up to a maximum of 180,000km / 8 years, whichever occurs first.
LAST WORD
Whether you are a Mercedes-Benz X-Class owner, or you would just like to experience the Mercedes-Benz of bakkies for yourself, the X-Class Driving X-Perience is a must-do activity. To register for the X-Class Driving X-Perience, go to www.x-class.co.za or visit @xclassdrivingxperience on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.