Last month, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the facelifted
V-Class alongside the Concept EQV at the Geneva Motor Show. With the mid-life facelift, Mercedes-Benz has
focused on enhancing the V-Class inside and out.
Design-wise, the MPV now
brings subtle updates most visible at the front where the 2019 V-Class adopts a
new bumper with striking air inlets and a new radiator grille. New exterior
colors and four fresh alloy wheel designs ranging from 17 to 19 inches have
also been added.
The interior presents itself with new air vents in a
turbine look, as well as new dials in the instrument cluster. New upholsteries
are now available, including Santos black fabric, Nappa and Lugano leather.
Additionally, a new trim element in twin-stripe look has been added on the
instrument panel and side paneling.
The facelift brings comfort improvements as well for
rear passengers as Mercedes-Benz now offers optional luxury seats for the first
rear row that include reclining and back massage functions as well as air
conditioning — just like in the S-Class flagship.
Moving on to the powertrain department, the 2019
V-Class welcomes the new OM 654 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine family,
available in three states of tune. The entry-level V220 d is rated at 163 PS and 380 Nm of torque, the mid-range V250 d delivers 190 PS and 440 Nm, while the range-topping V300 d offers a
healthy 239 PS and 500 Nm. The latter model is the
quickest in the lineup, covering the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 7.9
seconds and reaching a top speed of 220 km/h.
Every engine version comes fitted as standard with
the 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission (a first for the V-Class) and
rear-wheel drive. The 4Matic permanent AWD system is available as an option. Mercedes-Benz has also improved
the V-Class from a technological standpoint by introducing new driving
assistance systems such as Active Brake Assist and Highbeam Assist Plus.
