Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be launched in 2018, may be based on Renault Clio

We read that Mercedes-Benz is thinking seriously presenting a entry-level car in the range, which is placed under the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and so far it sounds that will be wearing the brand Mercedes-Benz X-Class.

The aim is to compete models prepared by BMW and mainly from MINI, with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class to allegedly be released in 2018 and based on the platform of the next-generation Renault Clio. To keep costs even lower the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will still have several similarities in appearance of the cars of Renault and Nissan. Although it is reasonably feared by fans of the company for the authenticity of the car, said that the car will have a unique design and “good” interior with high-tech options.

As regards engines will probably wears the three-cylinder 1-liter and a 1.5-liter. Pricing is expected to play a little less than €20,000 and will be manufactured in a country with cheap labor, with rumors exist for crossover and sedan versions to reach an annual production volume of between 100,000 and 150,000 units.