Apparently, there is a bigger market for tuned people carriers than most of us think, and Lumma Design wants a piece of the action with its newly introduced CLR V body kit. Designed specifically for the long wheelbase variant of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, with similar upgrades for other versions in the works, it boosts the visual appeal of the minivan to the point where one could believe that it packs some serious firepower.
But it doesn’t, as all the tuner did to
the German van was to install front bumper attachments, with incorporated
daytime running lights, new lower air vents and an upper grille with vertical
slats that seems to have been inspired by AMG’s Panamericana. Lumma’s logos
have replaced the automaker’s three-pointed star badges at both ends, and the
kit is completed by the side skirt extensions, new roof spoiler and rear
diffuser.
Four round stainless steel exhaust pipes
contribute to the meaner looks of the V-Class and amplify the sound, according
to the tuner, with the new black 19-inch CLR aluminum wheels completing the
look. Even though Lumma hasn’t released any interior shots of their tuned MPV,
they said that it has been upgraded too, with aluminum pedals and footrest, and
new floor mats. Upon request, they can further tweak the cockpit, re-trimming
it in full leather upholstery.
The CLR V conversion kit is available for
order priced at € 11,950 (US$ 14,370) in Germany, including the wheels, with
deliveries expected to commence in May.
