Mercedes-Benz V-Class: One year of the new V-Class: the Mercedes Among MPVs Achieves Excellent Interim Results
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- Impressive sales figures: more than 20 000 models have been delivered worldwide since May 2014
- Production at Vitoria in Spain is running at full capacity
- All variants of the multitalented vehicle now on the market: left-hand drive and right-hand drive variants, three engine power outputs and 4MATIC
- Strong demand for extras: customers are ordering the V-Class with a variety of exclusive and innovative features
STUTTGART -- May 2015: One year after its market launch the
new V-Class has already been delivered to more than 20 000
customers. As a result, the new V-Class has become a truly successful
model among MPVs within just a very short period of time. In the first year
since its market launch the V-Class has sold 25 percent more vehicles
than the preceding model, the Viano, achieved in its first year of sales
following its sales start in September 2003.
According to Volker Mornhinweg, Head of
Mercedes-Benz Vans: "We are proud of the V-Class. In the past year we
have redefined the MPV segment with this vehicle; a fact which is also
confirmed by our current sales figures. Meanwhile all of the variants have
become available on the market for our customers to choose from, creating
the best possible conditions to be continuously successful with the V-Class
around the world."
V-Class already
available in 90 countries; further market launches to follow in
Australia, South Africa and Japan
In
the meantime the V-Class has become available virtually worldwide. The MPV
is available in around 90 countries from Mercedes-Benz passenger car
and commercial vehicle dealerships, also including the right-hand drive
market Great Britain. With market launches in Australia, South Africa and
Japan to follow, the V-Class will expand its presence into further
right-hand-drive markets in 2015.
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Mercedes to meet a host of requirements: the MPV produced at Vitoria in
Spain
The V-Class is the most spacious
member of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car family. It provides room for up
to eight people and can be individualised to suit a variety of tastes and
requirements thanks to wide-ranging seating and loading configurations. As
such it is not just a car for families but also the ideal vehicle for
sporty adventurers and luxurious VIP or hotel shuttle operators. The
V-Class combines exemplary functionality with the high-class appeal,
comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety which characterise all
Mercedes vehicles.
More than 3000 staff
produce the V-Class at the Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant in the
Spanish Basque Country, where it contributes to ensuring that production
runs at full capacity. To guarantee that the site was optimally equipped
for the production of the new model series, Daimler AG invested around
190 million euros in Vitoria. The focus of the investment was
squarely on the modernisation and reorganisation of the body shop, paint
shop and assembly line. Logistics at the site have also been optimised.
After Düsseldorf, Vitoria is the second largest production plant run by
Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Complete range:
all variants of the V-Class now available
The MPV was already available in a host of variants from
the moment of its market launch. In the interim period the complete range
has become available for customers to choose from. The V-Class is available
in two wheelbases and three vehicle lengths ranging from 4895 mm to
5370 mm. The cutting-edge
2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with two-stage
turbocharging comes in three output variants rated at 100, 120 or
140 kW. The top-of-the-range V 250 d boasts a powerful
maximum torque of 440 Nm but consumes just six litres per
100 km. All three engine variants can also be ordered with the
permanent all-wheel drive system 4MATIC.
V-Class optional extras in high demand: customers
look for that certain "extra"
The MPV
is available in the V-Class and V-Class AVANTGARDE design and
equipment lines as well as with an Exterior Sports package and an
Interior Design package. In its first year on the market around
half of the vehicle's buyers have opted for the high-quality AVANTGARDE
design and equipment line. Customers can also choose from a host of
optional extras which are proving extremely popular. Particular innovations
in the segment which enjoy high demand include the separately opening rear
window and the Active Parking Assist. The
driver assistance package with
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist,
Lane Keeping Assist and PRE-SAFE® rates highly among buyers too.
Furthermore, the new MPV is equipped as standard with
ATTENTION ASSIST, which can warn of inattention and fatigue, and, as
sole vehicle in the segment, with Crosswind Assist.