Mercedes is adding the X factor to its line-up in the shape of a powerful new pick-up and the early demand is beating all expectations.

Despite the fact that the X-Class has not yet been unveiled, Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched an online reservation service to enable interested UK customers to leave a refundable fee to ensure they are the amongst the first to order the exciting new pick-up.

Potential buyers can visit a website to place their refundable reservation fee of £1,000 to ensure that they will be given the first opportunity to order their X-Class which will be arriving in the UK in 2018.

Steve Bridge, managing director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, said: “Many customers we have spoken to have a strong desire to be amongst the first to own the new X-Class, which is incredible considering that it hasn’t been unveiled yet!”