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Bigdav160 · 11-08-2016, 10:03 AM

Is one of these. A Chevrolet Tornado.

Kind of cute. Small.

Looked to have Mexico license plates. I had never heard of it.

**Palf70Step** · 11-08-2016, 01:51 PM

Like a baby Ute or infant El Camino.

truckster · 11-08-2016, 02:11 PM

Looking at the Chevrolet Mexico website, they also have a 4-door S-10 pickup. Interesting.

463 · 11-08-2016, 03:27 PM

Want to see the coolest pickup truck you can't buy in the U.S.? It's the Chevrolet Tornado. Built off of a front-wheel-drive subcompact sedan platform engineered and manufactured in Brazil, it's powered by a 105-hp, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Despite its tidy dimensions and less than robust power, it manages to rate a load capacity of more than 1,600 pounds and has useful items like cargo box steps in the fenders, intermittent wipers and tons of accessories.
Read more at https://www.cars.com/articles/ten-ca...JbwAPpMTCOT.99

nibulus · 11-09-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 463

Want to see the coolest pickup truck you can't buy in the U.S.?

**special-K** · 11-11-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nibulus

This one is cool. Is it available anywhere, or just a concept that could possibly be offered in the USA once in production?

nibulus · 11-11-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

This one is cool. Is it available anywhere, or just a concept that could possibly be offered in the USA once in production?

According to Mercedes-Benz...

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It will be launched in late 2017 under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

More info here.

I hope it'll be kind of affordable.

**special-K** · 11-09-2016, 07:05 AM

I've never seen one, but I've heard warnings when severe weather is imminent

Pretty neat. I think of the Subaru Brat. They all sell those teeny vans in the USA, why not these? 105hp is healthy power for a light vehicle. It sure rolls my Harley right along

. In an old VW Bug 100hp would be respectable power. The main thing is what kind of crazy high mileage does it get?

68C15 · 11-09-2016, 07:29 AM

the Aussies are invading!

Will it fit in the back of a longhorn?

Gotenntitans · 11-09-2016, 08:26 AM

Looks like it evolved from a Subaru Brat. GTT

61_FL_Apache · 11-10-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Is one of these. A Chevrolet Tornado.

Kind of cute. Small.

Looked to have Mexico license plates. I had never heard of it.

I've seen a VW version like this.. A little too small for me.

In The Ten Ring · 11-16-2016, 04:36 AM

Looks neat but also looks a little bit "gay."

However, whatever floats one's goat. My C10's engine only rates 115 horses and is much bigger and heavier!

nibulus · 07-20-2017, 12:31 PM

A bit of a thread revival, but this is how the new Mercedes-Benz X-class looks like in comparison to the concept presented last year.

Unfortunately currently not available in the US.

flashed · 07-20-2017, 12:34 PM

Will this be the new Mall Crawler ?

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-20-2017, 05:23 PM

I think the Mercedes kind of looks like a Ford or a Toyota with a 3 pointed star in front.

**Boog** · 07-20-2017, 09:21 PM

They all look Japanese to me.

**jeffahart** · 07-21-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

They all look Japanese to me.

**special-K** · 07-21-2017, 05:34 AM

Have trucks like this crossed a new line same as crossover SUVs? Seems as car-like as it is a truck. Definitely more passenger capacity than cargo. But, that's been the trend for trucks.

Maximus · 07-21-2017, 12:51 PM

most of the Mercedes built around the world are utilitarian, not luxury. hence why they have a huge cargo van line as well as Lorries (big rigs)

It just happens that the only thing they take the time to import into the USA seem to be the luxury cars (except that small period where Chrysler and Daimler were joined and the vans popped in)

That truck is probably not any more fancy inside than a Toyota. to a better point, in the rest of the world that Toyota pickup will almost certainly have a diesel, making it far more desirable than the ones offered in the states...

I would be interested in the new Duramax in the Colorado and Canyon, its about time. Too bad its just too expensive to justify.... I hope it has success and changes the USA small truck game back towards diesels...

Zxwill · 07-21-2017, 09:23 PM

Seen this in Monterey yesrerday
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Zxwill · 07-21-2017, 09:31 PM

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Seen this in Monterey yesrerday
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Sorry about how the pics loaded.
Talked to the owner. He imported it from Australia, converted it to left drive and dropped in a USA ls3. It's called a Myloo 8
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61_FL_Apache · 07-22-2017, 06:56 PM

It looks Holden built.

11-08-2016, 10:03 AM	#1
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	In the parking lot this morning Is one of these. A Chevrolet Tornado. Kind of cute. Small. Looked to have Mexico license plates. I had never heard of it. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-08-2016, 01:51 PM	#2
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11-08-2016, 02:11 PM	#3
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: In the parking lot this morning Looking at the Chevrolet Mexico website, they also have a 4-door S-10 pickup. Interesting.

11-08-2016, 03:27 PM	#4
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: In the parking lot this morning Want to see the coolest pickup truck you can't buy in the U.S.? It's the Chevrolet Tornado. Built off of a front-wheel-drive subcompact sedan platform engineered and manufactured in Brazil, it's powered by a 105-hp, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Despite its tidy dimensions and less than robust power, it manages to rate a load capacity of more than 1,600 pounds and has useful items like cargo box steps in the fenders, intermittent wipers and tons of accessories. Read more at https://www.cars.com/articles/ten-ca...JbwAPpMTCOT.99 __________________ Trueman

11-09-2016, 07:05 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: In the parking lot this morning I've never seen one, but I've heard warnings when severe weather is imminent Pretty neat. I think of the Subaru Brat. They all sell those teeny vans in the USA, why not these? 105hp is healthy power for a light vehicle. It sure rolls my Harley right along . In an old VW Bug 100hp would be respectable power. The main thing is what kind of crazy high mileage does it get? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-09-2016, 07:29 AM	#9
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11-09-2016, 08:26 AM	#10
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11-16-2016, 04:36 AM	#12
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: In the parking lot this morning Looks neat but also looks a little bit "gay." However, whatever floats one's goat. My C10's engine only rates 115 horses and is much bigger and heavier!

07-20-2017, 12:31 PM	#13
nibulus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 271	Re: In the parking lot this morning A bit of a thread revival, but this is how the new Mercedes-Benz X-class looks like in comparison to the concept presented last year. Unfortunately currently not available in the US. Attached Images

07-20-2017, 12:34 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: In the parking lot this morning Will this be the new Mall Crawler ?

07-20-2017, 05:23 PM	#15
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07-20-2017, 09:21 PM	#16
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07-21-2017, 05:34 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: In the parking lot this morning Have trucks like this crossed a new line same as crossover SUVs? Seems as car-like as it is a truck. Definitely more passenger capacity than cargo. But, that's been the trend for trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-22-2017 at 06:37 AM.

07-21-2017, 12:51 PM	#19
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: In the parking lot this morning most of the Mercedes built around the world are utilitarian, not luxury. hence why they have a huge cargo van line as well as Lorries (big rigs) It just happens that the only thing they take the time to import into the USA seem to be the luxury cars (except that small period where Chrysler and Daimler were joined and the vans popped in) That truck is probably not any more fancy inside than a Toyota. to a better point, in the rest of the world that Toyota pickup will almost certainly have a diesel, making it far more desirable than the ones offered in the states... I would be interested in the new Duramax in the Colorado and Canyon, its about time. Too bad its just too expensive to justify.... I hope it has success and changes the USA small truck game back towards diesels... __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

07-21-2017, 09:23 PM	#20
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07-22-2017, 06:56 PM	#22
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