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<blockquote data-quote="Chris F" data-source="post: 5394002" data-attributes="member: 5328"><p>[USER=718]@Cowabunga[/USER] I did ask again on return. There isn't much in the engine that matters its the same power, as many included you have said. There are only minor differences in the gearbox, the main change to gearbox will come int he V6 which will use the geartronic from the other Mercedes vehicles. The brakes are different as is the suspension which comes in two different forms. Along with all the panels (baring the adblue cap) and the interior. They also confirmed the chassis is different, but again, the changes didn't sound major just a bit of strengthening. I wouldn't call brakes and suspension cosmetic, but the rest of the changes are small. But lots of them. How anyone values these changes is up to them? We all know there is a substantial purchase price difference. </p><p></p><p>Functionally the X-class and the Navara Tekna do the same things, but then so does the basic Navara and the basic Isuzu for that matter. I have to say, I enjoyed driving round in it and I'd never use it for more than 5% of what its probably made for (but I do miss that 5%). I'm very much looking forward to trying the V6 though, but the reality is the one I tried is probably enough of pickup for what I'd need it for and the amount of towing I would do (but when did common sense ever come into buying a car). I much prefer the look and interior of the X-Class to the Amarok. But there is no doubting the V6 Amarok is better for towing and speed. Just not mpg. Going to get some prices now and see if my eyes water!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris F, post: 5394002, member: 5328"] [USER=718]@Cowabunga[/USER] I did ask again on return. There isn't much in the engine that matters its the same power, as many included you have said. There are only minor differences in the gearbox, the main change to gearbox will come int he V6 which will use the geartronic from the other Mercedes vehicles. The brakes are different as is the suspension which comes in two different forms. Along with all the panels (baring the adblue cap) and the interior. They also confirmed the chassis is different, but again, the changes didn't sound major just a bit of strengthening. I wouldn't call brakes and suspension cosmetic, but the rest of the changes are small. But lots of them. How anyone values these changes is up to them? We all know there is a substantial purchase price difference. Functionally the X-class and the Navara Tekna do the same things, but then so does the basic Navara and the basic Isuzu for that matter. I have to say, I enjoyed driving round in it and I'd never use it for more than 5% of what its probably made for (but I do miss that 5%). I'm very much looking forward to trying the V6 though, but the reality is the one I tried is probably enough of pickup for what I'd need it for and the amount of towing I would do (but when did common sense ever come into buying a car). I much prefer the look and interior of the X-Class to the Amarok. But there is no doubting the V6 Amarok is better for towing and speed. Just not mpg. Going to get some prices now and see if my eyes water! [/QUOTE]
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