MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS COMMERCIALS UPGRADED

Die neue Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class vans have had a facelift, with a new bumper design, revised cooling air intake, as well as a diamond structure of the radiator grille

Available as an option, the AMG Line features a new diamond radiator grille with chrome pins, to create a sportier appearance

Standard light-alloy wheel designs in 17-inch for the V 220 d and 18-inch for the V 250 d. Optional metallic paint colours are Graphite Grey, Selenite Grey and Hyazinth Red.

There’s a fresh-look interior; V 220 d now has a high gloss black finish and the V 250 d with a double stripe look. New design air vents have a turbine appearance. Tartufo nappa leather is an option.

Available for the first time, Active Brake Assist is standard across the range.

New High-beam Assist Plus, standard on the V 250 d and optional on the V 220 d, makes it possible to drive with the main-beam headlamps permanently active, only switching to low-beam when necessary.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class engine and transmission are as before – a 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission. The V 220 d generates 120kW of power and 380Nm of torque. The V 250 d has 140 kW and 440Nm.

Prices are $79,627 for the V 220 d and $93,799 for the V 250 d Avantgarde.

About Ewan Kennedy

Ewan Kennedy, a long-time car enthusiast, was Technical Research Librarian with the NRMA from 1970 until 1985. He worked part-time as a freelance motoring journalist from 1977 until 1985, when he took a full-time position as Technical Editor with Modern Motor magazine. Late in 1987 he left to set up a full-time business as a freelance motoring journalist. Ewan is an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers - International. An economy driving expert, he set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled in a standard road vehicle on a single fuel fill. He lists his hobbies as stage acting, travelling, boating and reading.
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