The brand new Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Horizon debuts because the sleekest, most versatile member of the Marco Polo camper van household. It carries sleeping and eating facilities for 4 individuals wherever it goes, however with none everlasting space-devouring camper van gear. It is stylish sufficient to really feel comfy pulling as much as valet parking however nonetheless prepared to rework into a comfy two-floor lodge at a second’s discover.
Mercedes launched the Marco Polo Horizon again in 2017, three years after introducing the V-Class as an MPV substitute for the Viano. As a camper, it turned Mercedes’ mid-tier mannequin, bringing the Vito-based Marco Polo Activity’s gentle camper structure over to the classier V-Class base. By eradicating the kitchen block and cabinetry included on the flagship Marco Polo, the Horizon supplied extra seating capability and area whereas nonetheless offering two separate beds at camp.
The second-generation V-Class launched earlier this yr, and the Horizon follows the usual Marco Polo in making the leap to the brand new platform. Slightly than chasing after Volkswagen with a low-profile mini kitchen, Mercedes retains the Horizon’s easy give attention to on a regular basis driving with a aspect of in a single day bunking each time wanted.
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Mercedes designed the gen-two V-Class with an eye fixed towards giving it extra of the type and luxurious of its sedans. The brand new Horizon advantages from the identical facelift, greeting the world with the quiet, good-looking sparkle of a three-pointed-star-adorned grille flanked by Multibeam LED headlamps. The camper additionally beneficial properties twin sliding doorways as customary for the primary time, an addition that can make it simpler to file in after soccer apply or sneak out for a midnight nature name at camp.
Inside, the V-Class camper structure facilities round a folding rear bench that seats three passengers on the highway, then drops all the way down to create a 76 x 53-in (193 x 135-cm) mattress. The roof, which stands beneath the 6.6-ft (2-m) mark when closed, lifts for entry to the 81 x 44.5-in (205 x 113-cm) mattress above, finishing sufficient whole sleeping area for as much as 5 individuals – or so Mercedes reckons, sticking to 4 will surely be extra comfy. An inside ambient lighting system with 64 shade choices guarantees so as to add just a little aptitude to base camp.
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Mercedes provides in customary entrance swivel seats to create a leisurely lounge space with 5 seating locations. An elective dual-leaf desk might be added to finish the indoor eating space, workstation and/or game-playing lounge.
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The up to date V-Class cockpit brings twin 12.3-in digital shows, up to date MBUX infotainment, out there wi-fi smartphone charging, a heated steering wheel, keyless ignition and up to date styling cues.
Mercedes is readying the brand new Marco Polo Horizon for order, and pricing in Germany will begin just below €58,940 (approx. US$62,225), together with VAT. At practically €4,000 under the beginning worth of the most affordable Volkswagen California Beach, we would be giving the Horizon a tough look. The sunshine camper van shall be out there in each rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, powered by Mercedes’ OM654 four-cylinder turbo-diesel. Consumers will have the ability to choose choices comparable to two extra seats, a camp heating system and an exterior energy hookup.
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