Off to the next tournament with full equipment? In this respect, the new Active Brake Assist can now detect the risk of a collision with a vehicle driving in front and initially initiates a visual and acoustic warning. On the outside, it has greater presence thanks to the new front design and on the inside, it makes a statement of sensual purity. . One highlight amongst many is the Driving Assistance package, an intelligent combination of four assistance and safety systems which take the strain off the driver and make driving safer. These assist with maintaining an ergonomic sitting posture and enhance the condition on long journeys. There are lots of new options, too, that let buyers add lots of luxury to the van. The free-standing media display is a skillfully designed centerpiece.
Alternatively to the individual seat for the first rear row of seats, a two-seater bench seat with two-piece folding backrest is available, not to mention a three-seater bench seat with two-piece seat cushion and three-piece backrest. The and Marco Polo campers receive a refresh that gives the vans a revised face, updated interior, new engines, and cutting-edge driver assistance tech. All three V-Class equipment lines feature airbags and thorax-pelvis sidebags along with windowbags for the driver and front passenger and ensure optimum protection in the event of an accident. The vehicle height remains under the two-metre mark even when equipped with all-wheel drive. And ideal for your next adventure. They are joined by the new diesel engine with a new peak of 176 kW 239 hp combined fuel consumption 6.
This is down to the utility value and adventure factor of the V-Class, resulting from its spaciousness, variability and practicality: there is space for anything from a full set of running equipment to an assortment of racing bikes — which not only delights successful triathletes. It comes with a nine-speed automatic and standard rear-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive is an option. In addition to emission-reducing measures such as an oxidizing catalytic converter and a particulate filter, the vehicle also utilizes the AdBlue® additive. In addition, the V-Class is also equipped with a comfort suspension to ensure superior driving comfort in every situation. Nine gears make possible an especially broad ratio spread which starts at 9. The trim elements in the piano lacquer, ebony wood, carbon fibre and brushed aluminium looks remain. Good driving dynamics, roll stabilization and exceptional noise comfort make the V-Class a quiet companion.
At the start of 2019, India was the latest V-Class market to be added to the equation. The accent material choices include piano lacquer, ebony wood, carbon fiber, and brushed aluminum. The concept went on to be a true success: proof of this can be found in the 209,000 or so V-Class units that have been sold since its market launch in 2014, a sales record in 2018 with some 64,000 units, one of the youngest buyer groups at Mercedes-Benz and successful launches in other markets, especially in Asia. Equally new is the optional paint colour steel blue. A family going on holiday often has a great deal to carry.
The V-Class is produced in Vitoria, Spain and as part of the joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation in Fuzhou, China. The weight of the new four-cylinder diesel engine was able to be reduced by 17 percent in comparison with the predecessor. The standard rear compartment features four individual seats. Which could be just around the next corner. Concave and convex surfaces interplay with one another, forming a sculpted and sensual character. The multifunction steering wheel can be used to comfortably control both the multimedia system and the vehicle electronics.
There's also the Highbeam Assist Plus for automatically dipping the lights when necessary. In the spring of 2016, it was introduced in China — tailored to the desires and requirements of the Chinese customers. Digital information about the vehicle and traffic, a radio and smartphone connection have become important features that need to be harmoniously and intuitively integrated into the cockpit. The new V-Class can be ordered in Europe from March 2019. In urban traffic the Active Brake Assist also reacts to stationary obstacles or pedestrians crossing.
During hard acceleration, the powerplant enters an overboost phase to increase torque by an extra 22 lb-ft 30 Nm. Equally new is the optional paint colour steel blue. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has a spacious interior that helps you in all of life's situations. The trim elements with a glossy black piano lacquer look refine the sedan-like interior of the V-Class. Noble ambient lighting is the perfect finishing touch, creating the ideal color ambience in the interior for a sense of absolute comfort which not even the living room at home can compete with. It is pleasantly quiet inside the vehicle and annoying vibrations have been reduced. In this way, the new V-Class presents itself as a member of the current generation of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car family.
Lugano leather seats and the Nappa leather gear shift lever together with the chrome trim clearly express the quality of the V-Class. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz also offers equipment packages available for all three equipment lines. It is part of the optional Driving Assistance package. Equally new in the V-Class: Highbeam Assist Plus. Is there a better looking, more business-like van on the roads today? The new engine generation is even more efficient and clean and offers further improved noise and vibration characteristics. Since its premiere in 2014 around 209,000 V-Classes have been sold, and last year the V-Class achieved a sales record, with some 64,000 units sold. It is pleasantly quiet inside the vehicle and annoying vibrations have been reduced.
A further highlight of the new V-Class comes in the form of the luxury seats in the rear which offer a special spa-like experience. If the driver fails to react, the system initiates autonomous braking. Special equipment and original accessories e. The interior of the new V-Class follows the trend of modernity and clarity. And the panoramic sliding sunroof has a valuable additional benefit: all the occupants can enjoy their impressions of the immediate surroundings — and take their inspiration from them. An innovative component comes in the form of the transmission's main shaft featuring three deep-drilled holes. And can last until well after sunset.
The cockpit is equipped with comfort seats for the driver and front passenger. And the facelift takes this position a step further with the new Active Brake Assist and Highbeam Assist Plus systems. So that, first and foremost, you reach your destination safely, but are also always relaxed when you get there. With its numerous assistance systems, the V-Class is able to support you in a wide variety of situations. Thanks to its innovative safety systems and spaciousness, the V-Class is also a perfect family vehicle. Special vehicles demand special extras. The model finds design inspiration from the current Mercedes-Benz passenger car model series — for example with: an even more present front design as well as new colours and materials.