Mercedes-Benz has released local pricing and specification details for the four-cylinder versions of its hotly anticipated all-new X-Class dual cab utility, which reaches showrooms in April priced from $45,450 plus on-road costs for the tradie-oriented X220d Pure 4×2 manual cab chassis.

A load bed adds $950, and a 4×4 driveline with the pick-up rear end starts from $50,400, while the higher-output X250d is 4×4 only but available across both manual and auto and cab chassis and boxed ute body styles – starting at $51,450 plus on-roads.

As anticipated, there are three trim levels – as well as Pure at the entry level, the X-Class is available in mid-series Progressive (from $53,950) and top-spec Power grade (from $61,600).

The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual, while shifting to the seven-speed automatic adds $2,900 on X250d. Auto is not available on X220d.

The X-Class is based on the Nissan Navara and both four-pot diesels are Nissan-sourced 2.3L units, the 220d fitted with a single turbo and generating 120kW/403Nm, while the 250d has twin turbos and is good for 140kW/450Nm.

X350d models will arrive mid-2018 using Mercedes’ own 190kW/550Nm 3.0L V6 diesel. Pricing and full local spec on these are still to be released.

The German manufacturer has packed plenty of standard features into the X-Class – and is typically offering a host of equipment packages and individual options – to reinforce its status as a premium offering in the one-tonne utility class.

Standard safety features across the four-cylinder range includes seven airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, a reversing camera (not available on cab chassis) and driver assistance systems including active brake assist and lane keeping assist.

Mercedes says the Pure grade, which is readily identified by the black front and rear bumpers and (17”) steel wheels, is designed for ‘rugged, functional use’. It has plastic floor coverings, a 7.0” TFT infotainment system (with touchpad) and the usual array of creature comforts you’d expect at this level.

Adjustable load-securing rails in the bed and Mercedes’ Parktronic parking assistance system is listed as a $1,300 option for pick-up variants (not available on cab chassis).

The Progressive grade is fitted with 17” alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, satellite navigation, floor carpet, heated exterior mirrors, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, upgraded cabin trim and a digital audio system with eight speakers.

It also has three optional packages: Style ($3,750), with LED front and rear lighting, an electrically opening rear window, tinted glass, side running boards, roof rails and 18” alloys; Comfort ($2,490), which adds electric front seat adjustment, higher-grade seat trim, climate control and a stowage net in the front passenger footwell; and Parking ($1,750), which includes a 360° camera and the Parktronic system.

At the top rung, Power variants come standard with key elements in the above packages, chrome exterior highlights, keyless entry/start and Mercedes’ Comand Online multimedia system. It also has a Style package available for $2490, adding 19” alloys and other elements, while all three offer a ‘Winter’ bundle ($590) with front seat heating and heated washer nozzles.

There is a long list of individual options, which includes metallic paint ($950) across the range, while various factory approved options such as a canopy, tonneau covers and other load bed fittings are there, too.