# Tricked-Out Cargo Vans The KTW Mercedes-Benz Citan is a Functional and Fashionable Tune Job By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktw-mercedesbenz-citan References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/12/29/Mercedes-Benz-Citan-by-KTW-7712264/) & [ktw.de](http://www.ktw.de/) The KTW Mercedes-Benz Citan is easily one of the best looking vans on the road. KTW, a German tuning house, somehow managed to make the Silver Arrow's [cargo van](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-marco-polo-horizon) look visually appealing. It started by adding a set of 18-inch alloy wheels with five double spokes. The rims were wrapped with low-profile tires. Red brake calipers were added, and the van received a handling boost in the form of a sport suspension with shorter springs. The KTW Mercedes-Benz Citan was also given a wrap featuring the company's name, an addition which is great from a branding standpoint but which doesn't do much to add to the van's overall look. Should you live in Europe and wish to trick out your van, KTW is offering this [tuning package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars) for $2,644 dollars (€1,999). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Vans:** The trend of customizing vans with unique aesthetic enhancements provides opportunities for tuning houses to cater to personalized vehicle preferences. - **Visual Branding:** The increasing importance of visual branding on vehicles creates opportunities for companies to offer customized wraps or decals for commercial vans. - **Sport Suspension Upgrades:** The demand for sport suspension upgrades on cargo vans presents opportunities for companies to develop and market performance-enhancing solutions for improved handling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Customization:** The automotive customization industry can provide services and products to meet the demand for aesthetically enhanced cargo vans. - **Visual Branding Services:** Companies specializing in visual branding can offer customized wraps and decals specifically designed for cargo vans and commercial vehicles. - **Aftermarket Performance Parts:** The aftermarket parts industry can capitalize on the trend of sport suspension upgrades in cargo vans by developing and offering performance-enhancing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md) - [Elegant Backcountry Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rossmnster-skye-van.md) - [Pro Kiteboarder Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-chance-adventure-van.md) - [Ruggedly Luxurious Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-camper-van.md) - [High-Tech Glamping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-v-class-marco-polo.md) - [Ruggedly Refined Overlanding Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogue-legends-rally-van.md) - [Fashion Lifestyle Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstream-x-tommy-bahama-resort-edition-camper-van.md) - [Luxury Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redtail-skyloft-camper.md)