The 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been revealed. Here’s a look at the updates, what’s new and when the model is coming to South Africa.

After a short teaser campaign, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class range has been formally revealed. The changes are extensive, with a new exterior look that brings it right up to date with the rest of the Mercedes-Benz range, as well as substantial cabin and tech upgrades. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class family comprises the all-electric EQV, V-Class, V-Class Marco Polo touring van, Vito and eVito.

Locally, the V-Class has proven popular and while we don’t have sales figures (because Mercedes-Benz South Africa) doesn’t report to Naamsa, we understand that the luxury van sells in good numbers.

You can distinguish the updated Mercedes-Benz V-Class with its new front treatment (all variants get the update). The ICE version gets a bold radiator grille, while the EQV gets a sleek and clean closed-off front.

Meanwhile, all 2024 variants are adorned the sharper new-look headlights with an LED light band around the grille. For the first time, the iconic Mercedes-Benz star makes an appearance on the bonnet. The rear gets redesigned LED taillamps and there’s a neat chrome trim strip with Mercedes-Benz lettering.

There are new aerodynamically-tuned alloy wheels available in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes. Customers get an additional 5 paint colours to choose from.

Inside, the biggest change is the introduction of the MBUX digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The two integrated 12.3-inch (widescreen) displays bring new levels of tech, connectivity and appeal while the commercial-focused Vito and eVito get a 10.25-inch central infotainment unit with a 5.5-inch colour instrument cluster. What’s more, the MBUX features the digital assistant “Hey Mercedes”, which allows hands-free functionality for navigation inputs, climate settings and audio system choices.

It appears that the W447-gen V-Class will continue to use the existing engine and transmission options as there was no mention of powertrains in the release. As a reminder, the V-Class is offered with 2.0-litre turbodiesel engines in various states of tune. The flagship V300d packs a 174 kW/550 Nm punch!

There was no data on the all-electric EQV either, but the outgoing version had a claimed range of 405 km and a peak system output of 150 kW.

And finally, the Sindelfingen-based brand is offering the updated V-Class in Entry-level, Style, Avantgarde and Exclusive trim levels. Optional design packages include AMG Line and Night packages.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has rejigged its comprehensive options list and combined individual items into equipment packages. SA specification has yet to be confirmed, but we hope we get all the goodies!

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class sees the Three-pointed Star’s commercial division adopt an ever-more premium strategy and the Van/MPV family will also incorporate the modular and scalable Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) from 2026. The European market is ground zero for electrified mobility and ‘Benz reckons electric vans should account for more than 50% of its volumes by 2030. So far, more than 40 000 battery-electric vans have been sold, with the brand’s eVito leading the sales race.

Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa has confirmed that the updated V-Class range will be touching down in 2024. Marinus Venter, the division’s general manager of product and marketing, had this to say:

“We are delighted to introduce the latest versions of the V-Class and Vito, (they represent) another step forward in our commitment to enhancing luxury in private life and elevating premium character in business. These new editions exemplify our dedication to innovation, design and quality. Although we have no confirmed timeline as of yet, we hope to see these vehicles in SA in the next 18-24 months.”

“We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated EQV and eVito will be making their debut in South Africa in 2024. Along with the launch of the eSprinter in our local market in 2024, our lineup of electric vans will establish our position as market leaders in electric drive and digital experience,” he added.

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“Currently, we do not have conclusive information about when the V-Class Marco Polo will arrive in South Africa, (but we can) confirm a new Sprinter motorhome conversion option is coming in early 2024, in collaboration with VanPartners. Like the Marco Polo, our Sprinter motorhome conversion epitomises luxury camping by prioritising comfort, spaciousness and safety in every step of the vehicle’s design.”

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