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Yucon 6.0 BD 4x4

WHILST there are mainstream, frontwheel drive Fiat-based models in the Yucon range, it's the Mercs that stand out from the crowd. Partly that's because these are the ones designed and built at Frankia's plant at Marktschorgast in Germany and partly because many of them are 4x4s that literally tower over their stablemates. Despite prices that start north of £100k, it's also the all-wheel drive models that dominate sales, accounting for around 70% of Yucon production.

There are sixdesigns can now be specified in K-peak special edition form, of which more later. Shown here is the standard 6.0 BD, which is a direct rival for Hymer's Grand Canyon S. As photographed, it wore a £115,518 price tag, including extras such as the Driver's Pack, metallic paint (Tenorite Grey), an awning with LED lighting, and electric (as well as gas) heating.

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