– By Benjamin Meddows –
Available now from East Coast Bullbars the ‘first to market’ release of frontal protection to suit the new Mercedes Benz X-Class dual cab. Following the largest automotive launch of the year ECB is proud to release our Big Tube Bar®, Big Tube Winch Bar, and Nudge Bar to suit all 3 Mercedes Benz trim levels of the X-Class. Reinforcing our commitment to Australian Manufacturing, the new products will be manufactured in our facility North of Brisbane, Qld. and available for supply in the first week of June.
With design cues to complement the stylish design of the X-Class the ECB Alloy Bullbar takes advantage of its smooth curves to incorporate the extended safety of our fully reinforced shoulder tubes to create a Bullbar as rugged and refined as the vehicle, yet is designed to be Lighter, Stronger, and Better!
All models comprise of our proprietary blend of high tensile alloy composite with industry leading wall thickness, allowing all our bullbars to maintain maximum strength whilst adding minimal weight eliminating the need for a costly suspension upgrade.
Like all East Coast Bullbars the X-Class product range is Air Bag complaint, will not affect new vehicle warranty, will not affect vehicle safety features, and is ADR Compliant. The Australian Made alloy composite allows seamless incorporation of all OEM features including the 360 degree-camera, Parktronic parking assist system, Lane keeping assist, and Active brake assist features of the X-Class Power range.
“There has been certain times across the automotive history in Australia there has been a game changer” said Ray Smith-Roberts, managing director of ECB, “And the introduction of the Mercedes X-Class in the commercial ute space is expected to be that. Like ECB, the X-Class is a high end premium product which complement each other. I’m proud to call this our flagship product.”
See the ECB equipped Mercedes Benz X-class on display at the East Coast Bullbars Marquee at this years Watpac Townsville 400 6-9th July, also the Opposite Lock stand at the Melbourne 4X4 show 17-19th of August, and at ECB Marquee at the SuperCheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 4-7th October. ECB is the Official Bullbar of the Virgin Australia SuperCars Championship & Naming sponsor of the ECB SuperUtes Series for 2018 & 2019 seasons.
ECB, manufacturer of alloy nudge bars and bullbars since 1971 is manufactured in Australia to suit Australia’s harshest conditions provides premium strength over steel bullbars and up to 50% lighter in weight. Every East Coast Bullbar product is ADR compliant, airbag compatible, and covered by ECB’s exclusive lifetime warranty. For more information please visit www.ecb.com.au/SuperUtes.php
Contact
To learn more about East Coast Bullbars and the ECB SuperUtes, please contact
Benjamin Meddows, Marketing Manager
29 Snook Street
Clontarf, QLD 4019
Office: (07) 3897 5700
