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The seats are disastrous, the bottom part should slope when the backrest is tilted down, they should work like a recliner. How come they failed them this bad? Not even cheap chinese cars can fail like that, the seats must be the most uncomfortable possible, sliding like that
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the hood ornament! I"m still very disappointed that Mercedes-Benz no longer offers the classic styling of a stand up hood ornament on their C & E Class models here in the USA. The LED strip around the grill on the van in this video is almost as distasteful as the optional illumination to the already oversized grille-mounted Merc star on most modern Mercedes models here in the States.
The new E class does have the pop up hood ornament, it just depends on the trim you go for, I could be wrong but I believe we can get the sportier looking one and the style with the hood ornament. Unless i am wrong bout that one
That's probably the best interior redesign they've had in a while, still kept the physical buttons, but added on the new tech and aesthetics to modernize it perfectly. Thank goodness there is no hyperscreen bs in this.
I absolutely HATE USVs, but Mercedes-Benz V class is something else. I can perfectly picture myself and my family going on long road trips on this S-class-like van! Fantastic !!! Well done, Mercedes.
I love every time I get to be chauffeured in a V-Class in Europe…the traditional grille will make each trip better now..! We do not get the V-Class in USA…but I do enjoy them! (If it was offered in 4MATIC along with all trims available, this might sell BIG in resort areas and near major airports here in the USA.) I personally pray for the Marco Polo in USA; I would never stop traveling..!!
Here in Hong Kong, luxury vans are very common and usually are for wealthy families hiring drivers to chauffeur around the kids/ wife to school and social activities etc, always with a driver, almost always Toyota Alphards. they are super comfy and easy to drive. Alphards use the same engine as the Lexus GS series so plenty of power and very smooth. Great alternative to Luxury saloons, which in Hong Kong are also very common, S-class and 7 series dominate that segment. Not many A8's and LS's. Lately, the G-class and X7's have become very popular. currently experiencing an electric car boom - Teslas have taken over with the ultra competitive pricing. but this year, BMW IX's, IX3's and IX4's are everywhere, probably rivalling the Tesla sales or at least approaching those numbers by end of year. the Mercedes EQA's have enjoyed some success, and occasionally I see EQS and EQE's driving around. not many of the Audi etrons. Tons of Taycans, they are extremely popular here considering the price point. I7s are just arriving from the first orders and so are the IX1s. that's the random and unplanned market update for today folks.
Thank you Thomas for the great review. The fuel version will still be the most practical. Most families also use these for long distance trips and having to stop and charge frequently may work on Europe, in South Africa no.
It goes in line with their other lines. Those mbux screen never go all the way - you'd have to look at either the super screen or hyper screen, which have started being introduced in the higher classes.
I am so disappointed. I thought it would be a new generation. It's just a mere facelift with an updated front interior. The poor V-class hasn't got properly updated since 2014... 10 YEARS AGO!
Did they upgraded charging speed? I have EQV and was waiting for this facelift to update my current van. But if it still tops att 110kw I don't think I stay with eqv.
"I can also put the pan outside the window" ... ich hätte nie gedacht, dass ich diesen Satz mal in einem Autoreview höre... oder dass ich diese Satz überhaupt jemals höre 😅🤣
Pity there's no new R-class.. Was never a success but I liked that concept. A comfortable height witout getting too high center of gravity. Right in between a regular car and a van. Almost S-class level comfort and space almost like a van.
@@real-eyes-realise-real-lies Yes the front looked severely goofy when it came out. I thought it was among the uggliest cars I've ever seen. But not much to criticize about the facelifted version I think.. other than it looked pretty plain if you ever managed to get used to the first one. But all of that could easily be fixed on a new model. I like the concept of having the space of almost a van.. with just a bit higher seats/entry. But without the really high center of gravity of a van. An then comfort almost like an S. I'm a bit more of a practical guy so never really saw the point of the CLS personally... Didnt 100% like the design of them either. Always some strange headlights. And a bit of a banana look from the side. I much prefer the older real coupés.. they could look really graceful on the road.
@@MaticTheProto No, it might just be a timing issue. Because the concept is good. But people werent used to it back then. Even SUVs werent very popular. Now the R is very easily sold as a used car. Very happy owners in forums.
I actually like this, but I'd like to know if four executive seats can be ordered for the rear, at least in the longer version. I can't find out anything about that option on MB's own website.
Interesting but I would to hear your review for the rear suspension and how comfortable of a ride the van is for passengers. Without having ridden in it, I think the Toyota Alphard is a better van.
I drive them for work as a Chauffeur. People like them as they are roomy. However the ride is a little harsh off the motorway due to sporty wheels and suspension. Alphards are taxis.
Looks good. I think my taxi drivers will buy this. For a commercial use, it makes a perfect sense. For a family use however - I think there are many better options at a lower price.
The funny thing is that those folding tables on the back of the front seats are 100% the same tables BMW used in it‘s 7 Series F01/02. I had them in my 2011 760Li.
Would love to see what the bench seating looks like in the second and third rows. And too bad this isn’t coming to the US…. I love my Honda Odyssey Elite, but would love a real luxury option with similar functionality…. The Metris doesn’t count as it is more meant for cargo or work than for families looking for luxury…. Would be awesome to have the V Class in the US with a 3.5 liter drive option or the EQV…
A hybrid version with the "100" km range, 120-150 horsepower electric and 180-220 horsepower diesel engine, plus 60-80 litres of fuel tank. Would be a perfect car.
In Asia, many rich people and politicians love to use the Toyota Alphard. I guess in their mind they get maximum bang for their buck. Toyota realized this and capitalized on this trend. They have executive lounge series where they have tricked out captains chairs. They also have the ultra lux version from Lexus with a partition wall and a huge tv that is meant for 4 people. I guess Mercedes realized this too (because most of their customers are moving away from S-class to Toyota Alphard) so this ultra lux version of the V-class is born.
Mercedes-Benz? More like Mercedes-Vanz. Bad joke aside, I absolutely adore luxury van over luxury SUV/crossover, IMO they make more sense because it just offer much more room.
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Hi Thomas. I have the EQV from 2021 and I love it. On the side on my version you have the fuel hatch next to the door as if the car was a diesel. This is there since it is based on the fuel platform as I understand it but why does the all new EQV still have it? Perhaps you know or can ask someone… Kr Thomas from Denmark
Comprehensive presentation, without the around sixtie " also " in the sentences it would be nice to get the first introduction concerning the product range of DB.
Mercedes should have bought some Japanese vans, mainly from Honda and Toyota, and used them to develop the new V class. Many solutions presented by V class seem already outdated, in addition to the price being much more expensive than theirs
@8:13 Like Lt. Archie Hicox, Thomas almost gave himself away with the hand gesture 😅 As for the lack of animalskin-free seating options, I'm guessing these vans are sold in such small numbers to really make any impact. Furthermore, the target market is probably highend luxury hotels for airport transfers of their clients -- this clientele would take as an insult anything less than leather.
@autogefuehl I think (I could be wrong) the appeal for genuine leather comes from its authenticity, not because it's a perfect material; in fact, the slight imperfections in real leather make it even more appealing because it makes it personalised to you -- no one else in the world would have the exact same interior as you. It's natural, not man-made so it can't be exactly replicated. I think this is also why hand-built cars/engines have a greater appeal than those made on a production line by robots. Robots obviously make fewer mistakes than humans, but that also means whatever they make can be exactly replicated, so there is no uniqueness. I however agree with you that leather is not a sustainable material.
Ok gotcha, yeah it is cool to have an individual vehicle, however the animal skin seats basically all look the same because they are heavily treated. I think it is better then to go for personal solutions like contrast stitching and colors to your liking. My point is that no one would have dog skin in their car seat because it is "leftover from dead dogs", the same way we should treat skin from other animals/mammals. The moment you realized you are actually sitting on a dead body, it makes you feel uncomfortable.
For the ride quality, this V-Class still doesn't hold a candle to Alphards and now there are electric cars coming - Zeekr 009 looks very promising, and the ride quality is amazing. Air suspension is an absolute must for these cars.
Feels like mb didn’t out any effort into this, looks 90% the same as the 2014-2023 model from the exterior, seems they actually took some inspiration from independent tuner/modifier with the back seats, driver is a combination of last gen and (2014-) the “1” screen they slap on everything. i hope they actually put more effort into,the engine and transmission and electric stuff
In terms of room / space and ease of getting in or out a much better and cheaper choice than a large sedan. If Daimler has been able to make the V-class about as quiet as an S class that is.
EQV should have upgraded battery up to 120 Kwh usable capacity at least, there is still space behind back axle, option with 60 kwh is pointless. Other than that I like new refresh look
The '3rd' generation Vito and V-class are in fact facelifted versions of the second generation V's. So they sit on an old C-class platform. They can do so much witch settings and air suspension, but it will never become an S-class.
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They should build v class maybach
The seats are disastrous, the bottom part should slope when the backrest is tilted down, they should work like a recliner. How come they failed them this bad? Not even cheap chinese cars can fail like that, the seats must be the most uncomfortable possible, sliding like that
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@@michaelschneider- Wow, congratulations on the new Merc. That's my ideal daily driver, what's it like to own?
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the hood ornament! I"m still very disappointed that Mercedes-Benz no longer offers the classic styling of a stand up hood ornament on their C & E Class models here in the USA. The LED strip around the grill on the van in this video is almost as distasteful as the optional illumination to the already oversized grille-mounted Merc star on most modern Mercedes models here in the States.
The new E class does have the pop up hood ornament, it just depends on the trim you go for, I could be wrong but I believe we can get the sportier looking one and the style with the hood ornament. Unless i am wrong bout that one
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Only C!
That's probably the best interior redesign they've had in a while, still kept the physical buttons, but added on the new tech and aesthetics to modernize it perfectly. Thank goodness there is no hyperscreen bs in this.
Hyperscreen is optional anyway
I absolutely HATE USVs, but Mercedes-Benz V class is something else. I can perfectly picture myself and my family going on long road trips on this S-class-like van! Fantastic !!! Well done, Mercedes.
Mercedes made fun of BMW so much for having such large front grills and they end up doing the same 😂😅
& illuminated 😂
Since forever Mercedes used larger grill than bmw and they know how to do it, BMW's are ugly you can't deny.
That is what chinisse market likes, big grills
@@ogabchemseddine1654some of the big grills are for function purpose on BMWs but some of them or just unnecessary.
They look no where near as ugly as bmw tho
Seeing a van with only four seats is painful. The avant-garde makes a lot more sense than the executive, and looks better.
I love every time I get to be chauffeured in a V-Class in Europe…the traditional grille will make each trip better now..!
We do not get the V-Class in USA…but I do enjoy them!
(If it was offered in 4MATIC along with all trims available, this might sell BIG in resort areas and near major airports here in the USA.)
I personally pray for the Marco Polo in USA; I would never stop traveling..!!
Here in Hong Kong, luxury vans are very common and usually are for wealthy families hiring drivers to chauffeur around the kids/ wife to school and social activities etc, always with a driver, almost always Toyota Alphards. they are super comfy and easy to drive. Alphards use the same engine as the Lexus GS series so plenty of power and very smooth. Great alternative to Luxury saloons, which in Hong Kong are also very common, S-class and 7 series dominate that segment. Not many A8's and LS's. Lately, the G-class and X7's have become very popular.
currently experiencing an electric car boom - Teslas have taken over with the ultra competitive pricing. but this year, BMW IX's, IX3's and IX4's are everywhere, probably rivalling the Tesla sales or at least approaching those numbers by end of year. the Mercedes EQA's have enjoyed some success, and occasionally I see EQS and EQE's driving around. not many of the Audi etrons. Tons of Taycans, they are extremely popular here considering the price point. I7s are just arriving from the first orders and so are the IX1s.
that's the random and unplanned market update for today folks.
This thing really shows how stupid suv’s are. Tons of space inside, more aerodynamic and safer for pedestrians!
And better looking (Americans will hate me for saying that lol)
@@MaticTheProto Hahah in some way for sure
@@MaticTheProtobetter looking? What are you smoking? Can I have some?
@@MaticTheProtocan agree it looks gorgeous
The camper one looks cool 😀 But I have to say the whole setup for this presentation with the diff backgrounds and big spaces was amazing.
Thank you Thomas for the great review. The fuel version will still be the most practical. Most families also use these for long distance trips and having to stop and charge frequently may work on Europe, in South Africa no.
This looks fantastic! Reminds me of Mr Sacco era of mercedes. The packaging is great too.
Where do you see Sacco here?
Wow great video love the silver one Thomas lol u forgot to open the sunroof for us keep up the great work
Will be very popular in China, where luxury vans are quite the status symbol 😮
South africa too.
This is bad compared to Alphard
If I went to China and see a made in China sign on this car I will call yall a ni-
Do you think there will be a plugin hybrid diesel or mild hybrid??
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The V-Class took it 😂
Mercedez messed up not stretching the infotainment screen to the end of the other air vent
I wonder if I am the only one that's bothered by this. Looks like they were randomly placing stuff while designing interior.
It goes in line with their other lines. Those mbux screen never go all the way - you'd have to look at either the super screen or hyper screen, which have started being introduced in the higher classes.
Their prototypes have that. Eventually that will be a thing
Bravo Mercedes, Finally you nicely changed V class 👏👏👏it was about time. Congrats🎉
I have the current V class. Its good, but if this new version isn’t available in plugin hybrid version, then MB missed the opportunity completely.
I am so disappointed. I thought it would be a new generation. It's just a mere facelift with an updated front interior. The poor V-class hasn't got properly updated since 2014... 10 YEARS AGO!
Laminated glass all around hopefully is available? An important safety feature, especially when transporting VIPs.
I like the avantgard line thank you great review as always
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Did they upgraded charging speed? I have EQV and was waiting for this facelift to update my current van. But if it still tops att 110kw I don't think I stay with eqv.
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"I can also put the pan outside the window" ... ich hätte nie gedacht, dass ich diesen Satz mal in einem Autoreview höre... oder dass ich diese Satz überhaupt jemals höre 😅🤣
Front looks with the standing star absolutely elegantly AWESOME 👌🏻 👏🏻 👍🏻
Pity there's no new R-class.. Was never a success but I liked that concept. A comfortable height witout getting too high center of gravity. Right in between a regular car and a van. Almost S-class level comfort and space almost like a van.
Hideous looking things they were... the travesty is dropping the CLS. Gorgeous car!
@@real-eyes-realise-real-lies Yes the front looked severely goofy when it came out. I thought it was among the uggliest cars I've ever seen.
But not much to criticize about the facelifted version I think.. other than it looked pretty plain if you ever managed to get used to the first one.
But all of that could easily be fixed on a new model.
I like the concept of having the space of almost a van.. with just a bit higher seats/entry. But without the really high center of gravity of a van. An then comfort almost like an S.
I'm a bit more of a practical guy so never really saw the point of the CLS personally... Didnt 100% like the design of them either. Always some strange headlights. And a bit of a banana look from the side.
I much prefer the older real coupés.. they could look really graceful on the road.
Not a success- all you need to know. It won’t make a return
@@MaticTheProto No, it might just be a timing issue. Because the concept is good. But people werent used to it back then. Even SUVs werent very popular.
Now the R is very easily sold as a used car. Very happy owners in forums.
@@martinsvensson6884 yeah, but there’s many cars praised by their owners who only sold in small numbers
I actually like this, but I'd like to know if four executive seats can be ordered for the rear, at least in the longer version. I can't find out anything about that option on MB's own website.
Those wheels are giving me AMG Hammer vibes :)
Agree though I think they were aiming for a maybach look 😅
Please illuminate the stat, logo on the steering wheel. Thank you.
Is the interior still noisy and making cracking sounds while passing pitfalls and bumps?
Mercedes is going all in for the V-Class and I think it will be a best seller. Overal very good
The Avant-garde grille is the nicest, what a pity the vehicle is not offered with any plug-in hybrid engines
Interesting but I would to hear your review for the rear suspension and how comfortable of a ride the van is for passengers. Without having ridden in it, I think the Toyota Alphard is a better van.
I drive them for work as a Chauffeur. People like them as they are roomy. However the ride is a little harsh off the motorway due to sporty wheels and suspension. Alphards are taxis.
@@therealunclevanya Suspension is not sporty. Its still truck design underneath. Primitive and hard until you load it with lots of weight.
@@hagestad yes I missed the word hard before suspension, the low profile wheels look great but really don't help the ride anywhere but motorways
Apparently there won’t be plug in hybrid ones?
Looks good. I think my taxi drivers will buy this. For a commercial use, it makes a perfect sense. For a family use however - I think there are many better options at a lower price.
Hi where I can get original Mercedes v300 recliner seats in uk dealer told they don’t have option when u buy new v300
The funny thing is that those folding tables on the back of the front seats are 100% the same tables BMW used in it‘s 7 Series F01/02. I had them in my 2011 760Li.
Wonder whats the purpose of having a fully reclining seats in a van for short rides.
Would love to see what the bench seating looks like in the second and third rows. And too bad this isn’t coming to the US…. I love my Honda Odyssey Elite, but would love a real luxury option with similar functionality…. The Metris doesn’t count as it is more meant for cargo or work than for families looking for luxury…. Would be awesome to have the V Class in the US with a 3.5 liter drive option or the EQV…
Yesss, the emblem should be and stay like that always ❤❤❤❤❤
Manual adjustments for the steering wheel? Is power adjustment available?
AMG Line, is the one. Thank you.
I think every Mercedes should have a star on the hood!
I quite like the look of it. I like the new Lexus van too, totally over the top.
A hybrid version with the "100" km range, 120-150 horsepower electric and 180-220 horsepower diesel engine, plus 60-80 litres of fuel tank. Would be a perfect car.
Probably deemed too complex to design considering potential sales numbers
Can an air suspension be specified as an option?
Id love one of these mainly for ferrying mountainbikes about, looks great for a van type thing.
Very cool. The Marco Polo from the factory, will be awesome.
If you need a van, this is a nice luxury version. I’d buy it.
How can the AMG version have a 2 liter diesel engine?
In Asia, many rich people and politicians love to use the Toyota Alphard. I guess in their mind they get maximum bang for their buck. Toyota realized this and capitalized on this trend. They have executive lounge series where they have tricked out captains chairs. They also have the ultra lux version from Lexus with a partition wall and a huge tv that is meant for 4 people.
I guess Mercedes realized this too (because most of their customers are moving away from S-class to Toyota Alphard) so this ultra lux version of the V-class is born.
Mercedes-Benz? More like Mercedes-Vanz.
Bad joke aside, I absolutely adore luxury van over luxury SUV/crossover, IMO they make more sense because it just offer much more room.
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So no hybrid version like WV T7?
Hi Thomas. I have the EQV from 2021 and I love it. On the side on my version you have the fuel hatch next to the door as if the car was a diesel. This is there since it is based on the fuel platform as I understand it but why does the all new EQV still have it? Perhaps you know or can ask someone… Kr Thomas from Denmark
No US market version again?
Comprehensive presentation, without the around sixtie " also " in the sentences it would be nice to get the first introduction concerning the product range of DB.
Really good Video and nice explanation!
Mercedes should have bought some Japanese vans, mainly from Honda and Toyota, and used them to develop the new V class. Many solutions presented by V class seem already outdated, in addition to the price being much more expensive than theirs
@8:13 Like Lt. Archie Hicox, Thomas almost gave himself away with the hand gesture 😅 As for the lack of animalskin-free seating options, I'm guessing these vans are sold in such small numbers to really make any impact. Furthermore, the target market is probably highend luxury hotels for airport transfers of their clients -- this clientele would take as an insult anything less than leather.
Just because they dont know yet... the new materials are superior in terms of luxury
@autogefuehl I think (I could be wrong) the appeal for genuine leather comes from its authenticity, not because it's a perfect material; in fact, the slight imperfections in real leather make it even more appealing because it makes it personalised to you -- no one else in the world would have the exact same interior as you. It's natural, not man-made so it can't be exactly replicated. I think this is also why hand-built cars/engines have a greater appeal than those made on a production line by robots. Robots obviously make fewer mistakes than humans, but that also means whatever they make can be exactly replicated, so there is no uniqueness. I however agree with you that leather is not a sustainable material.
Ok gotcha, yeah it is cool to have an individual vehicle, however the animal skin seats basically all look the same because they are heavily treated. I think it is better then to go for personal solutions like contrast stitching and colors to your liking. My point is that no one would have dog skin in their car seat because it is "leftover from dead dogs", the same way we should treat skin from other animals/mammals. The moment you realized you are actually sitting on a dead body, it makes you feel uncomfortable.
@@autogefuehl agreed. Keep doing what you do to change perceptions. Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪
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For the ride quality, this V-Class still doesn't hold a candle to Alphards and now there are electric cars coming - Zeekr 009 looks very promising, and the ride quality is amazing. Air suspension is an absolute must for these cars.
There needs to be a plugin hybrid version
Driven 2021 e-class 2 years now the capacity buttons are easy to use...
So cool..merz sedan interior setting on a van version..somewhat like mpv alphard,vellfire
The Maybach version of the van is extremely popular here in China. Probably the majority produced are here
Some interesting decisions here and there.
As someone said, a new R-Class could come back, even if only for 2 generations, seems like a better option
Brazil ✌🏼?😅
@@marcosandrade22-o9v Portugal 😅
These would sell well in North America. I hope to see it.
Lexus LM is most luxurious and comfortable than any other MPV in the market
Happy to see barely any glossy plastic inside
Elegant and timeless
Southeast Asian Moms and Aunties will be buying these. Chauffeur driven to their brunch with the other aunties.
Feels like mb didn’t out any effort into this, looks 90% the same as the 2014-2023 model from the exterior, seems they actually took some inspiration from independent tuner/modifier with the back seats, driver is a combination of last gen and (2014-) the “1” screen they slap on everything. i hope they actually put more effort into,the engine and transmission and electric stuff
Bring this to the USA!!!!!
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Thank you Thomas for great review
The new Lexus LM with the huge screen in the back blows this Merc out of the water
Who is this aimed at with the luxury rear seats?
Almost all top model luxury cars are aimed at rear seat luxury???
toyota did it over two decades ago with the vellfire...
I was hoping the EQV will come out with a bigger battery pack maybe 150kw.
Mercedes finally saw the potential demand for this type of vehicle in Asia.
That opens the door for a next generation V-class that will have a Maybach version
It looks very comfortable , yea , no sport suspension , i can care less how fast it go's around the nurberg ring
Spoken like captain slow
a Marco Polo would be a dream for me and my little family
With taxes the lease rate is arround 700€ per month so still affordable for such a goodie.
I have always love v class ❤
In terms of room / space and ease of getting in or out a much better and cheaper choice than a large sedan. If Daimler has been able to make the V-class about as quiet as an S class that is.
Now they called Mercedes-Benz Group. No more Daimler
i really hope they change those steering wheel buttons
I wonder if the grille will fin on an S class?
EQV should have upgraded battery up to 120 Kwh usable capacity at least, there is still space behind back axle, option with 60 kwh is pointless. Other than that I like new refresh look
Maybe they improved engine efficiency?
Looks amazing ❤️
Amazing world class just beautiful
I like the Avantgarde more than the "exclusive" too
I'd prefer this over the actual S class. Bring it to the US market.
I think Lexus LM looks much better !
No piano black in the dash board, FINALY!!!
The all new Toyota Alphard is still far more luxurious and I'm not even talking its Lexus LM variant
What a Beauty 😍
The '3rd' generation Vito and V-class are in fact facelifted versions of the second generation V's. So they sit on an old C-class platform. They can do so much witch settings and air suspension, but it will never become an S-class.
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