Audi and BMW don't have a commercial range like Mercedes so it's highly unlikely they will follow. The Amarok is a far better choice of vehicle if you want a premium ute

From what I’ve seen Audi has a Ute in the pipeline, and BMW’s concept Ute might now get some genuine effort in making it to market now that the “other” two are progressing into the Ute segment. It will be interesting to see if Audi uses the Amarok chassis or engineers their own to differentiate it.

Considering it’s an “all new Ute” with the 190kw coming, its going to get left behind by the Volkswagen Amarok with an more powerful 200kw v6 coming

MaZEEZaM so your a “looks”man ?

"Yes. It looks like a codpiece." Matt Campbell.

What? The driver? Yes...agreed

Rowan Gontier not an odd choice when you consider the rate of market growth this sector is enjoying and how it is expected to continue to grow

Barry Kilkelly german car makers are far smarter than me. I support your point; just baffled.

Rhys Humfrey Plenty more Utes on the market that are just a capable as the ranger and come at a cheaper price and do the exact same job what a Ute’s main purpose is, being a work horse , not trying to be a suv with a trailer taced on behind.

Dra Tempest give me some examples. The Hilux workmate is an example of what you seem to be thinking about, cheap and achieves a utes purpose of being able to carry stuff in the tray. It is only the Wildtrak and XLT Rangers that focus on comfort and towing capacity. There are still much cheaper variants of the Ranger that are very capable of achieving a utes main purpose and compare to the Hilux workmate for price and features. This is why the Ranger still remains the most popular pick out of this segment. For its safety and capabilities to be a workhorse but also have a good towing capacity for if you want to go away. I challenge you to find a ute that beats the Ranger. In towing capacity, features and price range and the ability to be a tough ute to be used as a workhorse.

The Isuzu Dmax for one, the Mazda BT50, Holden Colorado these all match the Rangers abilities, and come 5-10k cheaper, but then again Utes or pick up prices are way to dear to start with.

Henry Williams old design based on what? , and the ranger is a way better ute because of what ?it sales in large numbers , that’s no recommendation , so the VW beetle ! All the Utes in todays market fulfil there purpose , tow and carry a load and transport people, despite what ute you wish to drive and how mush you wish to be fleeced on the price for the same thing that the cheapest of the 8 Utes on sale today can do.

Luck Ding Wong go do a bit of research before you comment.

Barry Kilkelly you have too much time if you go n research on a dress up Benz ute.. it's a marketing exercise to get your dollars..

I prefer to make an informed statement that's why I do the research. For your information the complete body is different the 2 vehicles do not share one panel, the suspension is different with the track being 80mm wider, the chassis has been strengthened in many places. I have driven both and while performance is obviously similar the handling and ride of the MB is quite superior. But don't take my word for it go try one yourself.

Barry Kilkelly you keep telling yourself that ok ... Marketing dollars is working on you

Luck Ding Wong you are probably to young to know the saying “there are none so blind as those that do not see” have a nice life.

AEB the gearbox and v6 engine are Merc. The rest is all Nissan. This is not worth $20,000 extra.

The rest is all Nissan?... well let see.... Chasis has being reinforce to accommodate for the V6 engine later this year... Body panels have being redesign to fit on the wider body almost all of them... wider between tracks by 72mm, and longer, other benefits apart from better handling wider tray to fit pallet between rear wheel arches, rear suspension has being tune to spring at the back stiffer to improved when towing... Safety features brake assistance and AEB non other ute has...

And yet not worth $20,000 extra. Amarok has already said their v6 will now make 200kw. Their Amarok gen 2 in 2020 will leap frog the Merc. Same with the ranger. Mercedes should have done it properly and started from scratch.

Mercedes has confirmed the V6 will produce 190kW and 550Nm in the X350d, giving it best-in-class power - 25kW more than the current Amarok diesel six, though torque is identical. We'll see when VW confirms theirs... Wait and see...

AEB vw has already come out and said the Amarok will make 200kw and 580nm so it’s already ahead of the Merc.

I know right

Its volume already

Globalization has begun. Don't forget the C200 is made in china.

They've been doing it for a long time .Mercedes make Trucks and school busses. Everyone and their mother owned a Mercedes Kompressor.

It was a volume car seller since the introduction of the C-class decades ago, even more so today with the A and B-class. I have no idea why you thought they weren’t one already. Not to mention their Sprinter and Vito vans

John Kear you don’t really know what you’re talking about John, try doing some research

Which bit are you talking about?.

John Kear chassis, suspension, body, glass.

renault engine I believe ,like the navara

Lipstick on a pig 💄 🐖

ViNCENiO VL you will be disappointed terrible chassis in comparison to the ride of the MB or the VW.

Barry Kilkelly i haven't got chance to feel the Raptor which available in other country.. I saw 2 KZfaqrs purchased the Raptor and shared on KZfaq.. Damn nice.. #Autovlog #Solomondrin

Umm yeh those youtubers have F150 Raptors, not Ranger Raptors. A fair bit of difference.

Have fun with your disposable 2.0l engine with sealed belt in oil timing belt and belt driven oil pump as well as a sealed internal EGR. If she snaps a belt, buy a new block. EGR blocked in 3 years, buy a new engine. Want to tow something decent? It will be scraping its arse at its max 2500kg. Want to carry anything? Better be under 700kg. Want to drive really fast on private property in California and not carry any weight in the tray, excellent vehicle choice.

Opinions are great. Everyone is entitled to one.

CarsGuide undeniably true, it is just that what you stated in your video was factually inaccurate. Have a good day.

He meant from the brand.Think logically!

Nothing about the original Range Rover was luxurious

PlayStation 4 Grandbuffy2 he did not specify as such. Think logically!!

I thought they would make a Ute out of the G-Class. Instead, they brought us THIS with a sticker price close to a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Well... some people would buy it; so... let it be.

agree, i would prefer if they make "the real luxurious d-cab" by using the GLS instead of rebadging a cheap nissan d-cab (navara is good d-cab but it's nowhere up to premium german brand standard)

Grant Parker the one you are talking about is not a ute, it is rather a 6 wheeler which targets a very small niche market unlike a regular ute or a pickup.

Ya it’s super small. I think they would have been better with a size slotted between the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma. To compete with the Sierra, Silverado, Tundra, Tacoma, F150, etc.

Grant Parker yes that is an old ute and not on sale now... that one too looked ugly compared to the G-class SUV. Mercedes needsa proper luxurious ute or truck that goes by its name.

Jamie Sonego it is a Nissan