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Plush new van-derived V-class MPV to replace Viano in Mercedes' line-up and ciljevi test to appeal to R-class buyersThe Mercedes-Benz V-class has been objavi, and will go on sale in the UK in March next year. The eight-sjedala replaces the Viano in Mercedes' line-up, marks and the return of the V-class name for the first time since the original was introduced in 1996.
The company is hoping the V-class will appeal to current R-class owners seeking the everyday versatility, seating capacity and pobjednik space of an MPV. Sales of the R-class were discontinued in Europe in 2013 following razočaravajuće prodaje.
Conceived and developed in a joint engineering program with the third-generation Vito van, the new V-class will be produced at Mercedes-Benzs Vitoria factory in Spain.
The V-class has been given a much more individual character than its predecessor, with more contemporary exterior styling dodiruje that visually link it with other Mercedes-Benz putnika car models. A luxurious cabin is also offered, complete with a high quality dashboard and and offered with the latest version of Mercedes' Comand infotainment system.
The design of the dashboard and choice of materials used up front is particularly noteworthy, in a class not renowned for style or quality. Continuing the first look established on the latest S-class, it can be dressed up with matt finish (završi) wooden trims and Nappa koža upholstery, giving the V-class an upmarket feel. Among the safety standard kit are six airbags. The steering wheel is taken from the C-class.
It was a case of coming up with something completely new rather than upgrading a functional interior, said Kai Sieber, design boss for Mercedes-Benz vans. We wanted to give our MPV real putnika car character and apel.
UK dostave can choose between two body sizes, with either a single kerb-side rear sliding door or two rear sliding doors. The new Mercedes-Benz MPV štednje 5170mm in long form and 5370mm in extra-long form. With a height of nominal 1880mm, Mercedes-Benz tvrdi it can be prešao u multi-storey car parks, car washes and standard-sized garages.
Mercedes' versatile new luxury MPV will be sold with a standard 2+2+2 seating layout, pružanje individual seating for up to six occupants. A 2+3+3 arrangement boosts total seating capacity to eight. Dostave can also specify what Mercedes-Benz describes as a luxury sleeper option, in which the rear-most seat sklapaju to form a bed. The front seats are electrically adjustable and can be ordered with a swivel function pružanje 50 degrees of outward travel and 180 degrees of inward travel.
Two engines will be offered at launch in the UK - the latest 161bhp/280lb ft 2. 1-litre four-cylinder diesel and a 188bhp/325lb ft 2. 1-litre BlueTec hybrid. Both obećanje much improved fuel economy over the ageing, outgoing engine line-up, obraćajući one of the main critcisms of todays Viano.
The V220CDi is rated at 49. 6mpg - an improvement of 15mpg over the old Viano - a reasonable and 149g/km of CO2 when mated to the standard six-speed manual transmission. The V250 BlueTec Hybrid is rated at an impressive 46mpg and 157g/km of CO2 when equipped with a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz puts the 0-62mph times between 9. 1sec and 13. 8sec.
The front-wheel-drive platform for the V-class is derived from the current Viano. Oko 20 per cent of the pressings are carried over and 10 per cent of the minor components, but all the visual panels are new.
The new suspension system features MacPherson struts up front and prateći arms at the rear. The steering is an electro mechanical system and shares its concept with the C-class, albeit with different parts. The electrical system is taken from new C class, but all the software and senzori have been reprogrammed for the different driving cycle.
Mercedes has provided the new V-class with many of its latest safety and driver assistant systems, although the majority are set to come as options on models destined for the UK. Among the standard equipment is so-called Crosswind Assist and fatigue detecting Attention Assist. Optional systems include park assist, blind spot assist i collision prevention.
Official pricing for the V-class has yet to be announced.

Plush new van-derived V-class MPV to replace Viano in Mercedes' line-up and aims to appeal to R-class buyersThe Mercedes-Benz V-class has been revealed, and will go on sale in the UK in March next year. The eight-seater replaces the Viano in Mercedes' line-up, and marks the return of the V-class name for the first time since the original was introduced in 1996.
The company is hoping the V-class will appeal to current R-class owners seeking the everyday versatility, seating capacity and outright space of an MPV. Sales of the R-class were discontinued in Europe in 2013 following disappointing sales.
Conceived and developed in a joint engineering program with the third-generation Vito van, the new V-class will be produced at Mercedes-Benzs Vitoria factory in Spain.
The V-class has been given a much more individual character than its predecessor, with more contemporary exterior styling touches that visually link it with other Mercedes-Benz passenger car models. A luxurious cabin is also offered, complete with a high quality dashboard and and offered with the latest version of Mercedes' Comand infotainment system.
The design of the dashboard and choice of materials used up front is particularly noteworthy, in a class not renowned for style or quality. Continuing the look first established on the latest S-class, it can be dressed up with matt-finish wooden trims and Nappa leather upholstery, giving the V-class an upmarket feel. Among the standard safety kit are six airbags. The steering wheel is taken from the C-class.
It was a case of coming up with something completely new rather than upgrading a functional interior, said Kai Sieber, design boss for Mercedes-Benz vans. We wanted to give our MPV real passenger car character and appeal.
UK buyers can choose between two body sizes, with either a single kerb-side rear sliding door or two rear sliding doors. The new Mercedes-Benz MPV measures 5170mm in long form and 5370mm in extra-long form. With a nominal height of 1880mm, Mercedes-Benz claims it can be driven into multi-storey car parks, car washes and standard-sized garages.
Mercedes' versatile new luxury MPV will be sold with a standard 2+2+2 seating layout, providing individual seating for up to six occupants. A 2+3+3 arrangement boosts total seating capacity to eight. Buyers can also specify what Mercedes-Benz describes as a luxury sleeper option, in which the rear-most seat folds to form a bed. The front seats are electrically adjustable and can be ordered with a swivel function providing 50 degrees of outward travel and 180 degrees of inward travel.
Two engines will be offered at launch in the UK - the latest 161bhp/280lb ft 2. 1-litre four-cylinder diesel and a 188bhp/325lb ft 2. 1-litre BlueTec hybrid. Both promise much improved fuel economy over the ageing, outgoing engine line-up, addressing one of the main critcisms of todays Viano.
The V220CDi is rated at 49. 6mpg - an improvement of 15mpg over the old Viano - and a reasonable 149g/km of CO2 when mated to the standard six-speed manual transmission. The V250 BlueTec Hybrid is rated at an impressive 46mpg and 157g/km of CO2 when equipped with a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz puts the 0-62mph times between 9. 1sec and 13. 8sec.
The front-wheel drive platform for the V-class is derived from the current Viano. Around 20 per cent of the pressings are carried over and 10 per cent of the minor components, but all the visual panels are new.
The new suspension system features MacPherson struts up front and trailing arms at the rear. The steering is an electro mechanical system and shares its concept with the C-class, albeit with different parts. The electrical system is taken from new C class, but all the software and sensors have been reprogrammed for the different driving cycle.
Mercedes has provided the new V-class with many of its latest safety and driver assistant systems, although the majority are set to come as options on models destined for the UK. Among the standard equipment is so-called Crosswind Assist and fatigue detecting Attention Assist. Optional systems include park assist, blind spot assist and collision prevention.
Official pricing for the V-class has yet to be announced.