When Mercedes-Benz brings its next-generation van to America, it’ll reportedly put on the V-Class identify. Unnamed Mercedes officers confirmed to WardsAuto that the mannequin would drop the EQV nomenclature when it goes on sale in 2026.
Mercedes detailed its van plans in Could 2023, asserting the VAN.EA structure that’ll underpin new mid-size luxurious vans within the US and elsewhere. In accordance with this newest report, Mercedes will provide the van with single- and dual-motor setups in rear- and all-wheel drive configurations and two battery capacities.
Mercedes declined to touch upon WardAuto’s report when reached by Motor1, telling us it can’t talk about future product plans.
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Mercedes mentioned final yr the vans would have a focused vary of over 310 miles. Like most vans available on the market, the corporate will provide it in a wide range of wheelbases and seating configurations. The platform can even underpin bigger cargo vans constructed for customizability.
Moreover, the platform will underpin mid- and full-size camper vans to entice patrons. It’ll compete with the ID. Buzz California Camper variant Volkswagen introduced in 2021, set to achieve dealerships someday after 2025.
Mercedes beforehand supplied the Metris within the US, however dismal gross sales killed the mannequin on the finish of 2023. Lackluster demand didn’t stunt the model’s enthusiasm for providing vans within the US, although. Hopefully they’re going to be a bit extra profitable this time round.