All-new Mercedes-Benz V-Class luxury van now available in Malaysia

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially added the latest generation V-Class luxury van to its line-up, available with selections of two trim levels, two wheelbase lengths, three body lengths, and various customization options to suit a wide range of needs.

Powered by the company’s proven 2.1-litre OM651 turbodiesel engine that is already widely used in various Mercedes-Benz passenger car models, V 220 d has access to highly potent outputs of 163hp and 380Nm. Fitted with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the V 220 d is capable of hitting a top speed of 195kph and a 0-100kph sprint time of 10.8 seconds, whilst posting rated fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100km.

Setting itself apart from mainstream vans, the V-Class comes with a high standard of safety and luxury, offering the kind of equipment typically found in its E-Class and S-Class models. Standard safety features include Crosswind Assist and Attention Assist, whilst Active Parking Assist, 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control, Traffic Sign Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind SPot Assist, LED intelligent lights, and Adaptive Highbeam Assist are all available as optional selections.

Drive mode selection is also available, offering four pre-set modes in which engine, accelerator, and transmission responses are adapted accordingly. In addition, the V-Class also comes fitted with the latest-generation adaptive electronic stability control as well as adjustable dampers, all of which are features unheard of among vans.

Aft of the driver, the V-Class comes standard with four individual seats arranged in two rows, but optional configurations include the installation of a folding table between the single seats, conversion to two-passenger bench seats for both rows, or even a three-passenger bench seat at the rearmost row. Whatever the configuration, all passengers are strapped in with three-point seat belts.

Other interior highlights include the free-standing central display and multifunction steering wheel with 12 buttons to control the V-Class’ advanced infotainment system.  Customers selecting equipment starting from the Audio 20 CD or Comand Online options additionally get touchpad control similar to what’s deployed in the latest C-Class and S-Class.

Another option is the 16-speaker Burmester surround sound system which, besides delivering higher quality sound, is also able to work in combination with Comand Online to amplify the voice of occupants, broadcasting the speech of the driver and front passenger to the rear loudspeakers.

For easy loading and unloading, the V-Class’ rear windscreen can be opened and closed independently of the tailgate. Besides allowing a second loading level, it also eases access to the luggage compartment in tight spaces. Powered operation of the tailgate is available as an optional enhancement.

Instead of specifying items individually, Mercedes-Benz also offers the V-Class in a higher grade Avantgarde trim, which adds on highlights such as leather seats, a leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, wood-look trim, LED High Performance headlamps with Intelligent Light System, the separate-opening rear window, an additional sliding door on the left, laminated glass windows, and adaptive dampers.

Available for ordering at all Mercedes-Benz dealers nationwide, prices for the V 220 d starts at RM434,888 on-the-road without insurance and options.

Pictures: Official Mercedes-Benz release