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7.5

Likes

  • Feels nicer than Pure model inside
  • Great twin-turbo engine
  • Drives pretty well

Dislikes

  • No reversing camera on cab-chassis
  • Tightish back seat
  • Could be better equipped
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
12 Apr 2018
1 min read
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The mid-point of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class range is the Progressive, which is visually determined by its body-coloured bumpers with black trim at the front and 17-inch alloy wheels.

It also gets heated side mirrors, a heat-insulated windscreen, rain-sensing wipers, carpet on the floor, a black grained instrument panel, silver air vent trims, black 'Posadas' fabric upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear shifter and handbrake lever, aluminium sill protectors, an eight-speaker sound system with DAB digital radio, a 7.0-inch media screen with Garmin satellite navigation and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The Progressive model is only sold with the X250d drivetrain, but can be had as a cab-chassis in manual ($53,950) or auto ($56,850) guise. If you prefer the pick-up body style, you’ll be spending $54,900 for the manual or $57,800 for the auto. 

There are a bunch of different optional packs available depending on the trim level - read the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2018 pricing and specs story for more info.

Standard safety kit includes auto emergency braking (AEB) with lane-keeping assist, plus seven airbags (dual front, driver’s knee, front side and full-length curtain), as well as ISOFIX child-seat anchors and top-tether points. It has the maximum five-star ANCAP crash test rating.

Read the full 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class review

Mercedes-Benz X220 2018: D Pure (2WD)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.3L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $24,530 - $30,250
Safety Rating
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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