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The Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class is a two-pronged approach to trucks

Featuring variants that appeal to either lifestyle or "real truck" fans, the Concept X-Class is still a Mercedes-Benz through and through.

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Why build one concept pickup when you can build two?

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The Concept X-Class is the latest entry in the Mercedes-Benz Vans lineup.

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The Concept X-Class is split into two different variants -- Stylish Explorer and Powerful Adventurer.

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Powerful Adventurer, seen here, goes for the beefy approach with big fenders, off-road tires, a winch and an open-style tailgate.

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Stylish Explorer is more of a "lifestyle enhancer," with a focus on luxury items like large wheels and wraparound LED taillights.

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When it goes on sale in various markets around the world in 2017, it will all exist under a single X-Class badge.

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Mercedes-Benz didn't say much about powertrains, but we do know the top-tier X-Class will come with a V6 diesel engine and permanent all-wheel drive.

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The AWD system will feature differential locks and a transfer case.

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The truck will be produced as part of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Renault-Nissan, which supplies the chassis from its Navara pickup.

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There's no word yet on whether or not it will appear in the US. Keep on scrollin' to check out the more "sensible" X-Class variant!

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