Widened, lifted Mercedes X-Class doesn’t mind getting dirty

It’s almost like Germany’s Raptor.

In the two years since Mercedes introduced its utilitarian vehicle, the X­Class pickup truck, we’ve seen a lot of them. The three-pointed star should release a rugged version its workhorse, taking inspiration from the G-Class 4×4 . One tuner created a package to transform the X-Class into an off-road-ready vehicle.

After showing it to us, Mercedes G-Class with beef Last month, Germany’s Delta4x4 returned with a similar program for the X-Class. To make the pickup more powerful, aftermarket experts can lift the pickup’s body and increase suspension travel. Truck More confident on bumpy terrain A stainless steel bullbar can be used in conjunction with hardware changes, such as a bed bar or a sports bar.

Widened, lifted Mercedes X-Class doesn't mind getting dirty

The body is also made wider with the fender flares. This allows for a more aggressive look than you would expect from an off-roader. If you are willing to spend more to customize your trunk, you can choose from one of the many alloy wheel designs that come in sizes from 17-23 inches or a roof-mounted LED lightbar.

This upgrade is most appropriate for the X350d model with its 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that produces 258 horsepower and 406 pounds-feet (550 Newton meters) of torque. You might be interested in the posh pickup offered by Mercedes. However, a worrying report suggests that the X-Class will soon be discontinued due to low sales.

Widened, lifted Mercedes X-Class doesn't mind getting dirty

A truck cancellation would be sad considering Mercedes was at one time looking at a high performance version with the twin turbo 4.0-liter V8 engines. The Navara-based pickup’s fans can take some comfort in knowing that there are plenty of tuners willing to spice it up, even if that means a 6×6 beast as Carlex Design teased a while ago.