The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is one pickup with some serious style. Externally, this Mercedes model is no doubt at the luxury end of the market, which makes it a less obvious choice for more rugged tasks.
Internally, while “not quite up to Mercedes-Benz car standards” according to Honest John, driver and passenger comfort comes first. And that’ll certainly be welcome if you spend a lot of time on the road as part of your job. The Series 1 2017-20 model however boasts so much more than good looks!
It’s a premium pick-up with a quiet engine and hefty towing capacity, and with the opportunity to introduce yet more work-friendly upgrades, it’s a versatile setup that will serve you day in, day out. Looking to upgrade your Mercedes-Benz X-Class for commercial use? Add the following mods to the mix…
Storage
The Mercedes X-Class 2017-20 certainly doesn’t scrimp on space. Here RAC summarises exactly what to expect from the Series 1:
“How practical will this X-Class prove to be in day-to-day use? Pull down the lockable tailgate with its big centrally-mounted handle and once you get your stuff in, the cargo bed is usefully long, measuring 1,587mm, a segment-leading figure which makes this bay fractionally longer than that of a comparable Nissan Navara. Overall, there’s a total loading capacity inside this platform of 2.48m2. So no, you don’t have to sacrifice practicality to get yourself a bit of extra style in this segment.”
With a comfortable interior and sizable cargo bay to play with, you may think no further improvements are needed. The EGR Load Shield Aluminium Tonneau Cover Lid however is an excellent addition and one that will help you make all that space more functional.
This quality tonneau cover with versatile load rail options is the best and most secure on the market. It’s even easy to install, and simpler to detach, with removal taking just seconds for full access to your X-Class’ open truck bed. Discover all you need to know about EGR Load Shield Tonneau Covers in this essential guide.
Towing
Need more room to get those work supplies from A to B? The X-Class’ 3.5 tonne towing capacity will come in handy. Tow with safety in mind by installing Clearview Next Gen Towing Mirrors to your Mercedes.
These vehicle-specific, extendable towing mirrors are hugely versatile, facilitating optimum visibility when towing caravans, boats or trailers, and even folding back to a standard driving position for everyday travel.
Side protection
Vehicle protection is a must, especially when your pick-up is this luxurious! Protect your pride and joy with N4 Side Protection Rails. These premium rock sliders have been precision manufactured using 60mm diameter electro-galvanised steel tubing complete with reinforced, precision-welded laser cut mounts and corrosion resistant finish for the most robust protection around.
Underbody protection
The vehicle protection puzzle wouldn’t be complete without a high quality bash guard, and there’s no better choice for your Series 1 X-Class than N4 Skid Plate Underbody Protection. It’s been crafted using the highest grade materials – that’s right, you’ll find no thin, low-grade steel here! – to deliver the ultimate protection for all the major mechanical parts found on your Mercedes’ underside.
Recovery
It pays to be prepared, and if your job takes you to some pretty rugged places, you’ll want to stock up on all the recovery essentials.
House a recovery must-have discreetly using the N4 Hidden Winch Mount. It’s made for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017-20 and provides a high quality, engineered winch mounting system that’s compatible with factory bumpers (most models) and the N4 underbody protection we mentioned earlier.
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