{"id":255769,"date":"2018-07-02T12:04:31","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T10:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=255769"},"modified":"2018-07-02T13:31:04","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T11:31:04","slug":"__trashed-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/255769\/__trashed-100\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s what a R1 million bakkie looks like"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mercedes Benz officially launched its X-Class bakkie in South Africa in May.<\/p>\n

Despite the ‘Mercedes premium’ attached to the X-Class, the bakkie doesn’t quite hit six figures with the cheapest variant starting at\u00a0R642,103 – rising to\u00a0R791,315 for the most expensive option.<\/p>\n

However this could be set to change, with recent reports<\/a> <\/strong>indicating that we could see a more expensive\u00a0V6\u00a0X350d 4Matic X-Class flagship touching the R1 million\u00a0price tag<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in South Africa in the first quarter of 2019.<\/p>\n

The X350d 4Matic will be powered by a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 diesel motor, delivering 190 kW (258 hp) and a maximum torque of 550 newton metres, with peak torque coming between 1,400 rpm and 3,200 rpm. This top model sprints from zero to 100 km\/h in 7.9 seconds, the German carmaker said in a statement in March.<\/p>\n

However as any car buyer knows, it is incredibly difficult to buy a car ‘as is’, with many motorists opting for features such as additional airbags, tracking systems and optional paint features.<\/p>\n

This is especially true for those looking to purchase a bakkie – with multiple added options for canopies, packages, and dividers.<\/p>\n

Below BusinessTech looked at the customisation options for the current\u00a0R791,315 X-Class variant, and what it takes to build a R1 million bakkie.<\/p>\n

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Paint and wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n

New running total: R809,440<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The X-Class is current available in a number of non-metallic variants including ‘Chisana White’, ‘Danakil red’, and ‘Granite green’.<\/p>\n

However if you are looking for a metallic paint option you will be expected to pay extra – with a set cost of\u00a0R4,600 for your choice of ‘Axinit bronze’, ‘Bering white’, ‘Cavansite blue’, ‘Diamond silver’, ‘Kabara black’, and ‘Rock grey’ metallic paints.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the X-Class comes with\u00a05.7 cm (18-inch) 6-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels at no extra chage. However you can choose to add\u00a048.3 cm (19-inch) 6-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels for an additional\u00a0R13,570.<\/p>\n

BusinessTech selected this additional wheel option and the Cavansite blue\u00a0metallic paint for our vehicle of choice.<\/p>\n

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Upholstery and trim<\/strong><\/p>\n

New running total:\u00a0R827,495<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The X-Class offers a ‘Pixel look black’ colour as standard for its dashboard and surrounding trim.<\/p>\n

However you can opt to pay an additional\u00a0R1,495 for an aluminium trim, or R3,105 for a ‘brown woodgrain look’ trim.<\/p>\n

Looking at the upholstery, the X-Class comes with\u00a0Arico\/Dinamica seats at no extra cost. However you can opt for black leather, or nut brown leather seats for R14,950.<\/p>\n

In keeping with our brown interior, BusinessTech selected the\u00a0brown woodgrain look trim, and the\u00a0nut brown leather seats.<\/p>\n

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Optional accessories and equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

New running total:\u00a0R997,409<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mercedes also allows buyers to select from a number of additional options and accessories from a wide list – including everything from covers, liners, canopies, parking assistance, telematics and towing extras.<\/p>\n

BusinessTech selected the following for its vehicle:<\/p>\n