2018 Mercedes-Benz X220d Pure review

All of the fuss about the Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute has been devoted to flagship versions, mostly the $75K X350d with its potent diesel V6 and deluxe cabin treatment. But in some ways, it’s actually the base X220d Pure grade with rear-wheel drive (RWD) that’s the most interesting, even if sales projections for this ‘price leader’ (a stretch, as you’ll see) are modest at best.