DESIGN & EXTERIOR. RELOADED. As the name suggests, the “P” in XLP stands for pickup. Using state-of-the-art CAD technologies, our team of designers and engineers developed the all-terrain supercar’s unique body conversion from steel and high-strength carbon, beginning with a new back panel with a heated rear window, which closes off the passenger compartment behind the rear seats. Moreover, the space occupied by the luggage compartment in a stock G-Class model is taken up by the pickup with carbon fiber side panels in the BRABUS XLP 800 ADVENTURE. The cargo bed is lined with the same durable Soft-Teak material that is also used in the world of BRABUS Marine high-performance boats.
A special, high-strength frame extension module and a longer drive shaft were developed for the rear of the pickup. They allow for the rear axle to be moved back and thus extend the wheelbase by 50 centimeters (19.7 in). This gives the BRABUS XLP 800 ADVENTURE a length of over five meters (16 ft). The bodywork also includes the double bar behind the cab and the robust ADVENTURE roof rack, also coated in a matte black finish, for which a roof tent is available as an option.
The BRABUS XLP 800 ADVENTURE's distinctive face is defined by the BRABUS carbon apron featuring a cable winch with a pulling force of 4,500 kilograms (9,921 lbs.). The carbon radiator grille frame with illuminated BRABUS logo provides a further sporty accent.
The carbon-fiber concept also includes the BRABUS power dome hood, the side mirror covers, the side trim lines, as well as the BRABUS wind deflector for the roof rack, whose three powerful LED panels bathe the terrain in front of the pickup in light bright as day.
Because the cabin is positioned significantly higher than in a standard G-Class due to the increased ground clearance, the pickup features electrically extending side steps that can be installed in addition to the standard running boards to facilitate entry and exit. The BRABUS XLP 800 ADVENTURE is additionally equipped with LEDs that illuminate not only the steps but also the ground next to the vehicle. They are activated by pulling on a door handle or by the Keyless-Go signal when approaching the vehicle. To be able to swing the rear doors open to up to 90 degrees, the pickup is fitted with special BRABUS “Easy Entry” hinges.
The rear is characterized by the BRABUS exposed-structure carbon apron, which, like its counterpart at the front, perfectly matches the WIDESTAR fenders on the left and right. The door to the cargo bay boasts a carbon panel with recessed BRABUS lettering.