The Mercedes V-Class might be one of the most
luxurious vans on the market but the company is going in a slightly different
direction with the V-Class Rise. Set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in
September, the V-Class Rise is a value-oriented model which aims to combine the
"classic attributes of the V-Class with an attractive price-performance
ratio."
Designed to appeal to customers who want a
relatively basic van, the Rise is available in standard or long configurations.
Base models come with a five-seat interior but customers can configure the van
to accommodate up to eight people.
Under the hood, two different diesel engines will be
available. The entry-level model has a 2.1-liter four-cylinder that produces
136 PS and 330 Nm of torque. Customers can also opt for an
upgraded 2.1-liter four-cylinder which develops 163 PS and 380 Nm of torque. Regardless of which engine is selected, it can be paired to
either a six-speed manual or an optional seven-speed automatic gearbox.
The V-Class Rise is currently available to order
and German pricing starts at € 34,990. Mercedes says a variety of different
options will be available and even when they are selected the model will remain
"attractively priced."
