
The SUV boom shows no signs of slowing and with it has come an interesting spin off.
Pickups, always looked on as workhorses, are sneaking in on the side with plush double cab versions providing alternative family transport.
The last few years have seen a surge in new pickups with Volkswagen, Renault, Fiat and even Mercedes-Benz joining the usual suspects of Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara.
Here we are taking a look at the Mercedes-Benz X-class . . . except that it is not all that it seems. Given Merc's strength in the commercial market it is a bit of a surprise that the German giant has joined forces with Nissan and taken the Navara as its starting point.