2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPV Minivan World Premiere +VIDEO
 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Van |
V-Class - It's the "Mercedes" of Full Size MPVs
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STUTTGART - January 30, 2014: Mercedes-Benz unveiled their new V-Class MPV today, Thursday, during a LIVE Internet broadcast from Munich. The live event concluded but we will have the complete archived version of the video for on-demand viewing.
The "Mercedes" of full size MPVs
The Mercedes among full size MPVs will be
arriving next year in the form of the new V-Class. The successor to the
Viano, the newest and largest member of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car
family, will be arriving in 2014 – and with it a clear ambition to
redefine the benchmark in this segment. The new V-Class therefore combines
outstanding spaciousness and exceptional functionality with the sense of
quality, the aesthetic appeal, the comfort and the safety that typically
characterise the cars that bear the three-pointed star. All this together
makes the V-Class the ideal vehicle for large families, for those who take
part in active recreational activities and for shuttle service operators,
all of whom desire to enjoy and offer only the best.
 Mercedes-Benz V-Class SUV |
The interior of the new V-Class features high-quality appointments and reflects the style of Mercedes-Benz passenger car models. It thus very clearly embodies the unmistakable Mercedes-Benz passenger car design philosophy of 'sensual clarity'. The typical contrasting interplay of organic surfaces and clear lines, along with warm and cool colour tones, conveys an exceptional sense of harmony and serves to underline the high-class feel of the vehicle. The car offers a perfect synthesis of function and emotion. This sophisticated finesse is rounded off by discreet ambient lighting in three colour shades. By adopting passenger car design elements, Mercedes-Benz raises the quality and aesthetic appeal of the V-Class to a new level in this segment.
 Mercedes-Benz V-Class SUV |
"The interior of our new V-Class combines a generous amount of space and maximum variability with elegance and a high-quality appeal that is on a par with that of the best passenger cars around. In my view, the new V-Class is a true multitalent that is unrivalled in this segment", says Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. Interior design: visual breadth and high value
One of the most eye-catching features is the cockpit. The dynamically shaped dashboard is based on a two-section design with the emphasis firmly on breadth. The upper and lower sections are separated by a large, three-dimensional trim element that creates an impression of breadth and conveys a high sense of value. The lower section is sculptural in design. This emphasises the car's spaciousness, whilst also giving a sense of lightness. For the first time in this class, there is the option of a leather-look cockpit upper section with lavishly finished topstitching. High-quality topstitching also features on the leather seats, on the armrests and in the centre section of the side panelling, emphasising the high-value appeal of the entire vehicle interior.
Watch the Mercedes V-Class promotional video
The high-quality and sophisticated impression is reinforced by the control and display components that are a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars: the free-standing central display, the circular ventilation outlets, the 12-button multifunction steering wheel, the DIRECT SELECT lever including shift paddles if an automatic transmission is fitted, the central control panel with Controller (rotary pushbutton), and an innovative touchpad that can be used to operate all telematics functions by means of gestures or letter and number input as on a smartphone. The leather steering wheel fitted as standard is another first in the V-Class segment.
Exceptional comfort and wellbeing thanks to intelligent climate control
system
The enhanced and uprated THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control likewise
ensures a unique and individual feeling of comfort and wellbeing. It sets
new standards in terms of the automatic mode's ability to adapt to
individual passenger requirements. The V-Class is the only vehicle in its
segment to offer three different ventilation modes for personal climate
control, automatic air recirculation when a tunnel is detected and cooling
air distribution to both the driver's and the front-passenger side, the
intensity of which is automatically adjusted according to the position of
the sun.
Separately opening rear window and second loading level
For easy loading and unloading, the V-Class features another first in
this segment in the shape of the separately opening rear window attached to
the upper tailgate frame. It can be opened and closed independently of the
tailgate. This makes loading and unloading easier in two respects: on the
one hand, it allows a second loading level; on the other hand, particularly
in tight parking spaces, there is no need to open the large tailgate.
Latest COMAND Online generation and Burmester® Sound system
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A superb audio experience comes courtesy of the optional Burmester® Surround Sound system. Optimised for the vehicle, this sound system features 16 high-performance speakers including a bass reflex loudspeaker and a 10-channel DSP amplifier with a total output of 640 watts for first-class "feelgood sound". With COMAND Online and the Burmester® Surround Sound system, the V-Class raises the bar in its segment in terms of navigation, internet use and the enjoyment of music.
Extensive safety equipment
Another USP of the V-Class is its extensive package of safety equipment,
including numerous innovative driver assistance systems based on
sophisticated radar, camera and ultrasonic sensors, first introduced under
the name "Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive" in the new E-Class and S-Class.
They reduce the risk of hazards such as strong crosswind gusts, the blind
spot or insufficient distance to other vehicles to an absolute minimum. The
new full size MPV is even as easy to park as a compact car. The assistance
systems enhance both comfort and safety.
Standard equipment for the V-Class includes ATTENTION ASSIST, which warns against drowsiness and inattention, and Crosswind Assist. The latter can compensate for the effects of wind by applying the brakes on the front and rear wheels on the side of the vehicle facing the wind. Further assistance systems include Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist, which allows automatic parking in parallel and perpendicular parking spaces with active steering and brake actuation, a 360° camera, radar-based COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST with adaptive Brake Assist and Traffic Sign Assist with wrong-way warning function.