COINCIDING with its native arrival and the graduation of buyer deliveries, Mercedes-Benz has introduced pricing for its MY24 mid-size vans and folks movers – Vito, eVito, V-Class and EQV – all of which characteristic complete specification, styling and security upgrades.
The adjustments mark the primary main facelift since 2015 to the vary with extra consideration paid this time to consolation, comfort and know-how. The in depth vary of fashions presents a alternative of medium- and long-wheelbase variants together with crew cabs at totally different specification ranges… together with the all-electric eVito LWB van.
Whereas the vans cater to mild business automobile operators, the brand new individuals movers goal amongst others rent automobile operators, luxurious switch corporations and huge households who Mercedes-Benz says, “will reap advantages of great upgrades throughout a individuals mover vary together with Vito and eVito Tourer, and V-Class in 4 specification ranges, together with all-electric EQV”.
Mercedes-Benz says each mannequin within the vary is enhanced and refreshed beginning with the range-opening Vito 114 MWB van all the best way as much as “a collection of feature-packed V-Class individuals movers”.
As customary throughout your entire MY24 vary we now discover the intuitive MBUX infotainment system which comprises radio/media controls and telephony, automobile settings and navigation (the place fitted). It’s a sophisticated system displayed on a full-colour 10.25-inch centre touchscreen that may be voice-operated utilizing the ‘Hey Mercedes’ immediate.
Drivers now view instrumentation that includes a second 5.5-inch full-colour show display and all fashions are actually additionally fitted with a multifunction steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls.
Different helpful upgrades embrace a keyless ignition perform that permits drivers to begin the automobile with the important thing fob of their pocket by way of a Cease/Begin button; an electronically actuated park brake and wi-fi gadget connectivity by way of Apple CarPlay or Google Android Auto.
Security is boosted throughout all variants with the addition of Lively Lane Maintain Help, Visitors Signal Help and tyre stress monitoring for the primary time as customary.
ICE powered variants of the van, crew cab and folks mover line ups proceed to be powered by a spread of “sturdy and thrifty” turbo-diesel engines driving by way of a nine-speed computerized transmission.
Taking a mannequin stroll beginning with the entry degree Vito 114 MWB Van the variant positive factors all of the above range-wide upgrades added to a sensible specification that features entrance and rear parking sensors, reversing digital camera, lively parking help, cruise management/velocity limiter, digital radio, driver’s consolation seat with lumbar assist, rear tinted glass, halogen headlights, 2500kg braked towing capability, and 12 month/25,000km service intervals.
Subsequent up the pecking order is the Vito 116 MWB/LWB Van or Crew Cab that provides new options together with multibeam LED headlights with excessive beam help plus, satellite tv for pc navigation with route-based velocity adaptation and 7 years of free updates, 360-degree digital camera with encompass view, electrically foldable facet mirrors, a puddle mild that includes the Mercedes-Benz emblem, entrance double cupholders, colour-coded bumpers and lively steering help security know-how.
The variant additionally options enhanced computerized restarting on motorways, leather-based steering wheel, driver and co-driver’s consolation seats with lumbar assist and cushion size adjustment, chrome inside appointments, illuminated vainness mirrors and ambient lighting on the tailgate.
Stepping as much as the Vito 116 Crew Cab variants we discover it fitted with a rear three-seat bench and wood-lined flooring whereas the Vito 119 LWB Van and Crew Cab share a near-identical tools specification to the 116 variants, substituting 17-inch metal wheels for 17-inch alloys, and including black roof rails, a rear LED mild strip within the cargo space (Van solely), and an auto-dimming inside mirror.
Crew Cab variants have plastic flooring, upgraded inside panelling, a load-securing rail system, rear seize handles, and a 12- volt plug socket within the load compartment.
The Vito 119 fashions additionally include complimentary non-metallic and metallic paint.
Transferring to options within the electron powered vans the eVito LWB Van provides the advantages of pre-entry local weather management for the primary time that permits the driving force to remotely set the cabin temperature earlier than coming into the automobile, one thing that will probably be tremendously appreciated in Australia.
ICE energy within the mild business Vito mannequin vary is by “sturdy and thrifty four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines” starting from the Vito 114 (100kW/300Nm) and Vito 116 (120kW/380Nm) to the Vito 119 (140kW/440Nm).
The eVito and eVito Tourer are powered by an electrical motor outputting 85kW and 360Nm.
All fashions within the up to date Vito and eVito vary are distinguishable by an exterior facelift, together with up to date grille and entrance fascia styling.
Panel vans excluding the eVito have a GVM/GCM of 3000/5500kg; crew cab variants 3200/5700kg; and eVito has a 3200kg GVM.
The Vito Tourer and eVito Tourer pack in individuals and worth in equal measures in accordance with Mercedes-Benz with eight seats obtainable throughout three rows (2:3:3) that may be reconfigured to utilise substantial cargo house.
“They’re a contemporary marvel” for bigger households or individuals shifting operators, says Mercedes-Benz.
Each fashions rating the identical range-wide upgrades and include a bunch of latest additions together with multibeam LED headlights with excessive beam help, satellite tv for pc navigation with route-based velocity adaptation and 7 years of free updates, 360-degree digital camera with encompass view, digital radio, entrance double cup holders, a puddle mild that includes the Mercedes-Benz emblem, a wi-fi charging system for cellular units, electrical sliding doorways and tailgate, electrically foldable facet mirrors and roof rails.
Whereas a raft of latest options has been included into the MY24 Mercedes-Benz van line-up they preserve a protracted checklist of carryover customary options together with adaptive cruise management now with enhanced computerized restarting on motorways.
There are consolation driver and co-driver’s seats in black leatherette with lumbar assist and cushion size changes, leather-based steering wheel, inside chrome appointments, rear tinted glass, lively parking help, entrance and rear parking sensors, lively brake help, blindspot help, drive away help and rear cross visitors help.
The Vito Tourer is powered by a 120kW/380Nm turbo-diesel engine, and the eVito Tourer has an all-electric motor producing 150kW/365Nm.
Including a splash of luxurious is the brand new V 300 Unique mannequin which is atop a luxuriously appointed and extensively upgraded V-Class vary now includes a complete of 4 variants, together with the all-electric EQV, to supply “unparalleled option to key prospects comparable to rent automobile operators and huge households”.
Mercedes-Benz says the range-wide theme of great upgrades and a significant injection of handy new applied sciences is especially notable within the V-Class vary.
New-for-2024 options customary throughout every of the 4 fashions embrace a widescreen cockpit that includes twin 12.3-inch shows housing the MBUX multimedia system, keyless ignition, a heated multifunction steering wheel fitted with touch-sensitive controls, a wi-fi charging system for cellular units, 64-colour ambient lighting all through the cabin, multi beam headlights with excessive beam help.
Additionally they characteristic wi-fi gadget connectivity by way of Apple CarPlay or Google Android Auto, 3D encompass view, metallic paint, and security applied sciences together with lively lane preserve help, visitors signal help, and tyre stress monitoring. A premium Burmester encompass sound system, beforehand obtainable solely on the V 300 AMG mannequin, is now customary throughout the vary.
All of the above updates complement a carryover checklist for all fashions beginning with the V 250 Avantgarde variant which incorporates electrical sliding doorways and tailgate, agility management suspension, adaptive cruise management, satellite tv for pc navigation, a touchpad controller, entrance and rear parking sensors, 360-degree digital camera, electrical entrance seats with reminiscence perform and heating, Lugano leather-based trim, electrical park brake, two puddle lights with Mercedes-Benz emblem, sports activities pedals, a parcel shelf, anodised roof rails, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Commonplace range-wide security additionally contains lively parking help, lively brake help, blind spot help, rear cross visitors help and the Pre-Secure accident preparation system.
The all-electric EQV 300 mannequin shares the identical feature-packed specification because the V 250 Avantgarde however with 18-inch alloy wheels and provides a particular LED mild band surrounding the radiator grille. A rear parcel shelf included within the earlier EQV300 mannequin is excluded from the brand new specification.
The V 300 AMG steps issues up even additional, including a brand new panoramic sunroof and digital rearview mirror, together with model-exclusive AMG Evening Bundle styling, sports activities suspension, facet skirts, an AMG rear bumper and AMG spoiler lip, AMG black 19-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, a black roof liner, AMG ground mats, and a chrome-look loading sill protector on the tailgate.
The brand new-for-2024 V 300 Unique mannequin rounds out the vary with a spacious seven-seat customary configuration versus the eight seats on different fashions and the addition of latest options together with rear tray tables with illuminated trim, and an Unique five-louvre grille surrounded by a chrome-look trim and LED mild band, and a Mercedes-Benz standing star on the bonnet.
All seats are completed in supple Nappa leather-based, and the entrance seats obtain lively air flow.
Particular optionally available second row seats are solely obtainable with the Unique mannequin providing a reclining perform, again therapeutic massage, air-con, head, leg and footsteps and a folding desk. Passengers can select between three therapeutic massage ranges and three ranges of air-conditioning.
The armrests have a cup holder, USB-C ports and an built-in tray for smartphones. Ornamental lighting components add an additional measure of panache to the inside.
The V 250 Avantgarde is powered by a 140kW/440Nm turbo-diesel engine, whereas the V 300 AMG and Unique fashions step as much as a 174kW/500Nm powerplant. The all-electric drivetrain within the EQV produces 150kW/365Nm.
Externally, all V-Class fashions sport an exterior facelift together with variant-specific new grille and entrance fascia designs and a redesigned tailgate that includes new Mercedes-Benz graphics whereas inside trims vary from the darkish gray open-pore olive wood-look of the V 250 and EQV dashboards, to the carbon-fibre look of the V 300 AMG and the improved trim of the V 300 Unique mannequin.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Vito and eVito Business pricing*:
114 Panel Van (MWB) | $63,000 |
114 Panel Van (LWB) | $65,519 |
116 Panel Van (MWB) | $69,885 |
116 Panel Van (LWB) | $72,404 |
119 Panel Van (LWB) | $79,796 |
eVito Panel Van (LWB) | $98,951 |
116 Crew Cab (MWB) | $73,511 |
116 Crew Cab (LWB) | $76,030 |
119 Crew Cab (LWB) | $86,261 |
2024 Mercedes-Benz Vito and eVito Tourer pricing*:
Tourer (MWB) | $89,672 |
eVito Tourer (MWB) | $136,898 |
2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class pricing*:
V 250 Avantgarde (MWB) | $113,832 |
V 300 AMG (MWB) | $139,927 |
V 300 Unique (MWB) | $143,193 |
EQV 300 (MWB) | $161,723 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.