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The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is fundamentally a Nissan Navara underneath its sharp suit. The front grille is unmistakenly Mercedes-Benz, as are some other interior touches. Mercedes has ushered in a level of refinement and interior luxury that has previously been missing from the marketplace.ย
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The only body-style option is a four-door, double-cab set-up. This is great for everyday practicality, but it does limit the bed length somewhat and does impact the size of the load it can haul.
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Traditional bed floor-mounted lashing points are replaced by over-engineered sliding rails that make it quite tricky to secure bulky or odd-shaped loads.
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A full leather interior, the latest infotainment offering and Mercedes' typical eye for detail can be seen throughout the cabin.
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The interior is designed to be as car-like as possible, which means it looks great and there's room for adults in the back. But it lacks some of the more functional storage bins and cubbyholes to stash work gloves and other building site accoutrements.
