Mercedes-Benz detected a prototype for its next medium V-Class truck, which will take position in 2026 as the first style on the EV committed platform of New Van. ea. The highly modular platform would eventually underpin all car manufacturer’s trucks.
The existing elegance has never been sold in the United States, a commercial advertising version, known in the top markets under the name of Vito, was briefly sold here under the name of Metris. Mercedes also offers the largest sprinter truck in the United States for advertising buyers.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
The new V-Class, whose name is yet to be confirmed, will soon be previewed by a thinly veiled concept vehicle. Planned versions include a luxury passenger van, a camper van, and a commercial van.
Prototypes recommend shorter front and rear blasting comparison compared to existing V elegance, as well as the highest windshield of the windshield, to aerodynamic efficiency. Other visual adjustments come with door handles on the closer door and windows. The sliding doors are also provided in any of the aspects of the vehicle.
2027 Mercedes-Benz V-Class EV spy shots – Photo via Baldauf
Camouflage cuts for sensors, as well as hidden sensors in the lifts of the appearance mirror, point to automated automated assistance characteristics. Possibly there would be an advanced edition of the Motiva Mercedes force motive system, which is already classified in point 3 on the SAE Sae Scale of Autonomous Capacity, which allows the motivating forces to temporarily leave the eyes of the road in express conditions in express conditions .
The Van.EA platform employs a three-module design, enabling easy adaptation to various vehicle sizes. A front module houses high-voltage power control hardware and an electric motor, common to all vehicles based on this platform. A center module, available in different lengths and battery configurations, determines the size of the vehicle. A rear module contains the rear axle, which can feature a motor for all-wheel drive or remain motorless for front-wheel drive. Prototypes also indicate that some models will include rear-wheel steering.
Van. ea – Freight
Mercedes announced in 2023 that a median luxury truck will be sold in the US. With the new class V that is expected to arrive in 2026, any launch in the United States will probably be aligned with the year of 2027 style.
The Van.EA platform will also underpin the next generation of Mercedes’ full-size Sprinter van. While a luxury version of the Sprinter isn’t anticipated, Mercedes has hinted at camper variants.