The Geneva Motor Show this year
also plays host to the Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo Horizon, the Stuttgart manufacturer’s
latest take on the Marco Polo recreational vehicle, itself based on the W447
V-Class.
The Marco Polo Horizon offers flexible seating
configurations for up to seven with sleeping options for up to five persons,
aimed at what Mercedes-Benz calls trend-conscious adventurers. The key
differentiator here from the standard Marco Polo is the Horizon’s added cabin
flexibility.
A standard, five seater with three-seat bench and
berth plus two swivelling seat configuration comes in addition to four single
comfort seat layout, as well as a three-seater bench/berth in the second rear
row with two additional single seats in the first rear row.
The Horizon’s flexibility also extends to
accomodating oversized cargo, with seats that can be removed for sports and
leisure equipment. Alternatively for overnighting, a roof bed measuring 2.05 m
by 1.13 m promises comfort for two, while the bench seat/berth in the rear can
be reconfigured as a bed measuring 1.93 m by 1.35 m for three. As on the
standard Marco Polo, the pop-up roof adds vertical space within.
The Marco Polo Horizon can be configured with various interior
trim options: wood-look, piano lacquer-look or wave-look trims are available, while
the Interior Design package with Lugano leather can be specified, as can the
AMG Line trim level.
Hauling the ensemble of comforts and conveniences is
a range of three diesel engines, ranging from 136 PS/330 Nm in the base
version, up to 190 PS/440 Nm in the range-topper. In addition to the standard
rear-wheel drive layout, 4Matic all-wheel drive is optionally available, which
receives drive from the 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission.
