The V- Class Benz is here

MERCEDES- BENZ has introduced the new V- Class that sets new benchmarks with its design and innovations for those who prefer to be chauffeur driven.

The new V- Class comes with two trim lines; V- Class and V- Class Avantgarde.

Also available is an Exterior Sports package and an Interior Design package, two wheelbases, three body lengths from 4,895mm to 5,370mm, and optional extras which can be individualised to suit any taste and requirement.

The new V- Class comes with the state- of- the- art 2.1- litre four- cylinder turbodiesel engine with twostage turbocharging, already proven highly successful in the A- Class to the S- Class, and has now been further enhanced specifically for the V- Class.

The V 220 d generates 163hp and 380Nm with a fuel consumption of just 5.7 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions of 149 grams per km, the V 220 d occupies an absolutely leading position in the segment.

Exterior- wise, the centre of the powerful front is the upright radiator grille with the three- dimensional central star and the progressively designed headlamps, which for the first time in this segment offer all lighting functions in LED technology as an option.

The interior of the V- Class features high- quality materials with a pleasant touch and feel.

The V- Class is the only vehicle in the segment to offer optional 4- way lumbar support and active seat ventilation with reversing fans to ensure a consistent relative humidity at the contact area with the leather seat for driver and front passenger.

As standard, the V- Class is equipped with four individual luxury seats with armrests in two seat rows.

Standard equipment includes Crosswind Assist, which helps the driver to stabilise the V- Class in strong, gusting crosswinds, and Attention Assist, which can warn of inattention and drowsiness.

To enhance personal driving pleasure, the V- Class is the only vehicle in its segment to offer the Agility Select function in conjunction with the automatic transmission.

At the push of a button the driver can select from four driving modes: economical, comfortable, sporty and manual.

“With the new V- Class, we are expanding the Mercedes- Benz premium passenger car range with a saloon for up to eight people. Functionality is a must for the V- Class. It is a versatile, multi- talented vehicle which offers value, efficiency and safety at the highest level to suit the lifestyle of the affluent Malaysian,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sales and marketing ( passenger cars) vice president Mark Raine.

The new V 220 d is available for order starting from RM434,888 ( on- the- road without insurance). –