Mercedes-Benz has updated its V-Class line-up to the 2024 model year. The 2024 V-Class line-up features mild changes to the exterior design. While the interiors have received significant upgrades and are more luxurious in typical Mercedes-Benz fashion. The V-Class is offered in three formats: V-Class, V-Class Marco Polo, and the EQV electric van.
Exterior Design
The front design of the new V-Class features a new radiator grille and an aggressively designed bumper. Depending on the equipment, the EQV, V-Class, and V-Class Marco Polo have an LED light band surrounding the radiator grille, and the top-line V-Class Exclusive now sports an upright Mercedes-Benz hood ornament.
Other Exterior Changes
- New chrome strip and Mercedes-Benz lettering at the rear for EQV, V-Class, and V-Class Marco Polo models
- Depending on the trim, the V-Class comes equipped with 17-inch, 18-inch, or 19-inch alloy wheels
- Multibeam LED headlights are offered as standard
- Redesigned LED tail lamps
- Five new colour schemes
Interior Changes
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been updated with a host of new equipment and updated materials to improve the luxurious feeling on the inside. The V-Class features 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment display. The cockpit features new air vents and a new generation of steering wheels with capacitive hands-off recognition.
The 2024 V-Class now features the latest version of the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system. The MBUX system also boasts of optimized language assistant “Hey Mercedes” to control various features of the car. It also allows for personalized profiles to be stored on the Mercedes Me account, with up to seven profiles per vehicle.
Other Interior Features
- Optional wireless smartphone charger, KEYLESS start function, heated steering wheel, and dimmed rear lighting for night driving.
- The V-Class and EQV now have a standard sliding door on the left-hand side for improved rear access.
- The new V-Class now features 64-color ambient lighting.
Safety
The V-Class, EQV, and V-Class Marco Polo models come equipped with various advanced driving assistance features. The list of safety features include:
- Attention Assist
- Headlamp Assist With Rain Sensor
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Park Package
Powertrain
What remains unchanged is everything under the bonnet. The V-Class continues to be offered with the 2-litre turbo-diesel engine options in two states of tune: 220d and 300d; both paired to a 9-speed AT gearbox.
The EQV electric van retains the electric motor producing 204hp and 336Nm of peak torque. The electric motor is paired with a 90kWh battery and this gives it a claimed driving range of over 340km on a single charge. The electric van also features 110kW DC fast charging that can juice up the battery from 10% to 80% in 45 minutes.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class is expected to hit showrooms in the UAE later this year. If you are on the lookout for a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, here is a list of used V-Class on sale in the UAE and new V-Class on sale in the UAE.
