Mercedes-Benz has teased the updated V-Class which will benefit from visual and tech enhancements. The updates will also extend to the Vito, eVito and EQV models. Here’s what you can expect!

The luxurious Mercedes-Benz V-Class will soon receive an update which will include exterior styling tweaks and interior upgrades. Looking at the single teaser image, the front-end styling execution is fairly significant with a much larger grille, revised air intakes and newly-shaped LED headlights.

While the interior changes have yet to be revealed, previous reports suggest that the updated V-Class will gain a new digital cockpit with dual displays under a single glass panel, much like we’re accustomed to in Merc’s latest passenger vehicles. The V-Class will also gain the latest MBUX infotainment system. Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks.

This particular update is expected to be the last for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) derivatives of the V-Class and Vito as Mercedes-Benz Vans progresses towards an all-electric future following the announcement of its all-new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) platform which will be solely dedicated to producing all-electric mid-size passenger/camper vans and large commercial vans. The first EV model based on this new platform is expected in 2026.

The new VAN.EA platform will spawn a variety of new electric vans as of 2026.

The VAN.EA platform features a standardised front module, scalable centre module and a rear module with or without an electric motor for all-wheel-drive or front-wheel drive derivatives.

VAN.EA comprises the VAN.EA-P platform which will cater for midsize private luxury vans to be used as VIP shuttles, mobile offices and family leisure vehicles and with electric range expected at over 500km.

On the commercial side, the VAN.EA-C platform will cater for midsize to large commercial vehicles with numerous configurations expected to serve various commercial sectors. These new generation of electric vans will be produced in Jawor, Poland, Düsseldorf, Germany and in Vitoria, Spain.

We will keep you updated as more details emerge.

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