The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT is an upcoming pickup truck. It’s an entirely new exciting concept in Mercedes’s family. The model is designed for pickup lovers at the premium level. It will be rather smaller than most pickups in the market. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT major target market will be the Middle East, Latin America, and European. In fact, the mid-size pickup will be co-designed and developed by both Mercedes and Nissan engineers. Countless new features are expected are expected in this upcoming model. One piece of information that can be confirmed now is that the pick up will be available in seven-speed automatic transmission and six-speed manual transmission. Though the pickup doesn’t target the North American market, it will still be exciting to observe how the target market reacts to its launch.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT – Design and Features:
Upcoming 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT takes the design of Nissan but has Mercedes-Benz physical features. It is designed with new curves and lines and makes use of a ladder frame. Both the front and back lighting arrays have the latest LED technology. This enhances better vision at night and on a dull foggy weather. All the bumpers and chrome will be curved to give Mercedes signature with solid rock look. It will have four doors. The wheels will be17 inches and made of alloy. This Mercedes pick up is designed with much emphasis on luxury as regards quality of materials used and comfortability.
The Mercedes-Benz GLT 2019 steering wheels and the seats are made of leather and are thus designed to attain maximum level of comfort. All the seats have a heating unit. The cabin will most likely have enough head and legroom for all the passengers. There’s also climate control as well as air conditioning systems this ensuring additional level of comfort. Security has also been considered as with the pickup being designed within lock technology, tracking system, theft alarm, connections, and tracking system.Additional latest technologies in connections, an entertainment system, power navigation and touch screen LCD control, wireless connectivity google map and satellite radio.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT – Expected Engine Details:
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT pickup truck will have six manual transmission speed with an option of seven automatic speed gearboxes. Because the manufacturer is keen to sell it in different markets, there it would be available in both four-cylinder diesel and six-cylinder petrol engine options. These engines are powerful enough to develop 208 hp output and 258 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes might, however, decide to increase or decrease the engine’s strengths. However, the company has settled for a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit featuring 4 cylinders on a diesel engine and 6 cylinders on a petrol engine. The unit will also feature both rear and four-wheel drive.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT – Price and Release Date:
Rumours has it that the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLT will be released in the last quarter of 2018. Also, it’s speculated that its retail price might be slightly higher or less than the US $30,000. However, It’s still very early to put a price tag on this mid-size pickup. One thing that’s for sure is that the model is poised to take the pickup market by storm. Currently, the makers are eyeing a Mexican plant for assembly.