Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity (Australia)
Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia has confirmed Marco Polo Activity, will available in Australia from
next year with a starting price of AUD 69,990 (plus on-road costs). The
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity is based on the German brand’s people mover,
the Valente, and can seat up to seven people with a host of features designed
to make that road trip even more comfortable.
Measuring a generous 5140 mm in length, 1930 mm wide
and 1980 mm tall, the Marco Polo Activity is powered by a 2.1-litre,
four-cylinder turbo diesel pumping out 163 Hp of power and 380 Nm of torque. It
will be mated to the company’s seven-speed automatic transmission.
Standard features include satellite navigation,
rear-view camera, driver and front passenger airbags, thorax-pelvis and curtain
airbags, crosswind assist, attention assist, adaptive electronic stability
program, adaptive brake lights, automatic headlights and wipers along with
active parking assist with front and rear sensors.
Emphasising its camper van status, the
Marco Polo comes with two batteries that allows Australia’s happy campers to
utilise the second battery without draining the starter battery, handy when
using the standard-fit auxiliary heater. The heater can be programmed to
preheat the vehicle – and maintain a comfortable temperature – even when
stationary.
But the Marco Polo’s party trick is in the back –
and on top. Boasting a manual pop-up roof that raises the height of the Marco
Polo to 2350 mm while also revealing an additional bed that can take up to
200 kg. The manually-operated pop-up roof is made of water-resistant fabric –
handy for those rainy nights on the road – and features zippered window flaps
that can be opened to improve ventilation.
Inside, the front seats can be rotated to face the
rear compartment when the Marco Polo is stationary, while the three-seat rear
bench can be removed to increase load capacity or, more importantly in this
type of vehicle, folded down to form a bed measuring approximately 1930 mm by
1350 mm. For those on the adventure trail desiring a little more luxury and
refinement, options will include a manual side awning, Black Lugano leather
interior, seven-seat configuration and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia says the Marco Polo
Activity will be available in a choice of 12 colours and will go on sale in
Australia in the third quarter of 2017.
