Name the car

[Stevo7682]

I saw this today does anyone know what it is .
I had to disguise the picture slightly due to advertising for the make and model

i will put another picture up in a min just need to edit it

 

[IJSK]

Are BMW moving into pick-ups?

 

[Low Rider]

New 2018 Mercedes X-Class pick-up truck revealed

 

[Stevo7682]

No but Steve's right ( well done) Mercedes are

 

[Stevo7682]

Are BMW moving into pick-ups?

You never know where merc go bmw often follow and vice versa

 

[t-tony]

No but Steve's right ( well done) Mercedes are View attachment 72038 View attachment 72039

Was only a matter of time after VW went into pick-up segment with Ford producing the ........................... Oh I forget now, so many of them around.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

Was only a matter of time after VW went into pick-up segment with Ford producing the ........................... Oh I forget now, so many of them around.

Tony.

Tony if you google x class and go to the Mercedes site it shows you the 2 different x class concept designs .
Kept a bit of the front design but the rear has went ranger, amarock etc

 

[Jjim]

The front headlights look like they are front a 3 series and the front fog lights from an X5

 

[Paul Rice]

Can not see BMW going into commercial vehicles in the near future!

 

[5harp3y]

Makes sense for merc as they already have a commercial vehicle arm so they can sell this to all the tax dodging 'scrap metal collectors'

 

[Brian H]

No but Steve's right ( well done) Mercedes are View attachment 72038 View attachment 72039

I would not mind one of these, make a great tow vehicle too.

 

[Redline]

Isn't the VAT status of these different to passenger cars?
Thats why they want a slice of the market I bet.

 

[t-tony]

As a company car they were tax free but the Taxman closed that loophole a few years ago now.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

I would not mind one of these, make a great tow vehicle too.

Priced up againt the Amarock bit dearer than the l200 or ranger

 

[Redline]

As a company car they were tax free but the Taxman closed that loophole a few years ago now.

Tony.

Most benefits company car-wise have been closed. Its the initial purchase that I though didn't attract VAT so making them cheaper to buy.

 

[t-tony]

Most benefits company car-wise have been closed. Its the initial purchase that I though didn't attract VAT so making them cheaper to buy.

I would've thought that as a goods vehicle it would attract VAT mate?

Tony.

 

[Redline]

I would've thought that as a goods vehicle it would attract VAT mate?

Tony.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vans/95748/double-cab-pick-up-truck-tax-benefits-explained

Might have changed since though

 

[t-tony]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vans/95748/double-cab-pick-up-truck-tax-benefits-explained

Might have changed since though

That would explain why my employers bought some for their managers, only went to pot when the taxman did away with the relief for private use. To be honest one of those old pick-ups would be the last thing I would've wanted to ride in. Horrible ride.

Tony.

 

[Brian H]

Isn't the VAT status of these different to passenger cars?
Thats why they want a slice of the market I bet.

Yes, a company enjoys a full VAT rebate on these, my Vito Dualiner has the same benefit.

 

[roadvoyager1]

As the main market for pickup trucks is the USA I doubt that tax implications in the UK would have been much of a consideration.