The next V-Class will be offered exclusively as an EV, and we should see it in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz is in the early stages of development of its next V-Class midsize van, and a test mule has been spotted.
A test mule is an early-stage prototype that uses a makeshift body, typically borrowed from an existing vehicle, to hide new mechanicals. In this case, Mercedes has used the modified body of It gives us a sense of the proportions of the vehicle. For example, the next V-Class will be wider than the current one, as indicated by the flared wheel arches. It will also be slightly longer.
Cutouts in the camouflage gear for various sensors, as well as concealed sensors on the side mirror caps, hint at advanced automated driver-assist features. There may be a more advanced version ofThe vehicle will be based on Mercedes' new Van.EA dedicated EV platform designed for light commercial vehicles. The Van.EA platform features a three-module design that allows it to be easily adapted to various vehicle sizes. Both single- and dual-motor powertrains are expected for the next V-Class.
Look for the next V-Class to debut in 2026 as a 2027 model, including potentially in the U.S. market. Mercedes last year confirmed plans to introduceThe current V-Class was never sold in the U.S., but a decontented version aimed primarily at commercial buyers was sold here briefly as the Metris. Mercedes also offers the larger Sprinter van here for commercial buyers.
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