# Luxury Six-Wheeled Trucks The Mercedes-Benz x Carlex X-Class EXY 6x6 Concept is Action-Ready By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-x-carlex-xclass-exy-6x6 References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/mercedes-benz-x-carlex-x-class-exy-66-concept/) & [xclasslimited](https://www.xclasslimited.com) The [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-luxury-motorhome) x Carlex X-Class EXY 6x6 concept vehicle has been unveiled as a new utility vehicle that looks to build on the existing solutions on the market for a truly exceptional [all-terrain automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-gran-equator-concept). The truck boasts an [addition axle on the rear section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiver-x-expandable-66-dakar-rv) that ups the wheel count to six to make it a powerhouse for moving any kind of gear and easily tackling off-road environments. The vehicle sports a futuristic design that conveys a sense of luxury and precision engineering to make it appear ready for use on our planet and even others. The Mercedes-Benz x Carlex X-Class EXY 6x6 is presently in the planning phase, with expectations on behalf of Carlex to bring the vehicle to market by 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Trucks:** The luxury truck market presents an opportunity for premium automakers to design and produce high-end utility vehicles that combine functionality with opulence. - **All-terrain Vehicles:** The demand for versatile all-terrain vehicles motivates innovation in the automotive industry to develop rugged and adaptable vehicles capable of tackling any environment. - **Futuristic Design:** The integration of futuristic design elements in utility vehicles opens up opportunities for automakers to create visually striking and technologically advanced vehicles that appeal to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Luxury six-wheeled trucks contribute to the disruption in the automotive industry, emphasizing the need for manufacturers to adapt to changing consumer demands and preferences. - **Off-road Vehicle Manufacturing:** The development of all-terrain luxury trucks creates opportunities for companies specializing in off-road vehicle manufacturing to expand their product lines and cater to the growing demand for versatile and adventurous vehicles. - **Customization and Luxury Upgrades:** The introduction of luxury six-wheeled trucks sparks opportunities for customization and luxury upgrade businesses to offer unique modifications and enhancements tailored to these premium vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Chic Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-luxury-motorhome.md) - [Customized Six-Wheeled Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-velociraptor-6x6.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Luxury Utility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md)