Two new Mercedes-Benz people carriers have gone on sale in Ireland, writes Trish Whelan.
The ‘luxuriously appointed’ vehicles are the latest V-Class and all-electric EQV equivalent, replacing models that have been a feature of their offering in this country for some years.
Both are reinterpreted in a new design with additional comfort equipment mated to intelligent tech, a current generation MBUX infotainment system, digital networking and advanced safety and driver assistance systems.
A new look exterior design includes a striking radiator grille, new alloy wheels, four new paint colours, and a new cockpit layout as well as interior ambient lighting, smartphone wireless charging, dimmed cabin lighting and ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice assistance.
Typical V-Class (pictured above) and EQV (pictured below) customer profiles range from families and leisure enthusiasts to VIPs and corporate clients - high profile users that include hotels, airports, events and private businesses.
V-Class is available in ‘Avantgarde’ and ‘Avantgarde AMG’ lines plus a top-end ‘Exclusive’ version. V-Class is powered by a diesel engine with outputs of 190hp and 237hp.
In the EQV, an ‘Avantgarde’ line is offered. EQV comes with a 90kWh battery with a peak output of 204hp, continuous output of 95hp and a range of up to 277-365kms WLTP.
Prices for the V-Class - first units are due here in May - start at €132,460.
The EQV is scheduled to arrive in August when prices will be confirmed.
