29 August 2014

Mercedes-Benz reveal Marco Polo Activity vehicle

Mercedes-Benz is showing its Marco Polo Activity - a new compact recreational vehicle with comfy overnight accommodation built in - at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon which takes place from August 29 to September 7, writes Trish Whelan.

It features a modern design, 'the ultimate in functionality and excellent sleeping comfort' and is equally ideal for long trips or daily and urban use.

It comes with a highly variable interior, comfy berths for up to five people, five engine variants and three drive types, and can be customised to individual requirements. The bench seat converts into a bed for three people and a roof bed under the pop-up roof can sleep another two.

It would be ideal the whole year round for young families as well as for sports and outdoor activity enthusiasts, festivals or holidays.

With a length of 5.14 metres and a width of 1.93 metres, and height of 1.98 metres, it can enter all standard garages, multi-storey car parks, underground garages and car washes.

No word yet on whether it will come to Ireland, but UK pricing and specification are to be confirmed so it will go on sale there.