- Mercedes-Benz will unveil a luxurious van idea in early 2025
- The idea previews a luxurious model of Mercedes’ midsize electrical van, primarily based on the Van.EA platform
- The posh midsize van is confirmed for the U.S., although the timing stays unsure
Mercedes-Benz will unveil an idea subsequent spring previewing a luxurious van that may kind a part of the automaker’s next-generation household of electrical vans primarily based on the Van.EA devoted EV platform.
The posh van shall be primarily based on a brand new midsize van Mercedes is growing on the Van.EA platform for launch in 2026. The posh model will possible use the V-Class nameplate, which Mercedes at present attaches to its luxurious midsize van bought abroad.
Mercedes has mentioned the posh midsize van shall be supplied within the U.S., although the timing is unsure.
A associated business van is deliberate and should undertake the Vito identify Mercedes at present makes use of for its business midsize van bought abroad. The present Vito was beforehand supplied within the U.S. because the Metris.
Van.EA – cargo and passenger
Mercedes mentioned the Van.EA platform permits higher differentiation between luxurious and business fashions than beforehand.
Camouflaged prototypes for the midsize van have been noticed testing within the wild. Mercedes has additionally beforehand launched images of some prototypes. They trace at shorter entrance and rear overhangs in comparison with the present midsize vans, and elevated curvature for the windshield, maybe to assist aerodynamic effectivity.
Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes through Mercedes-Benz
The Van.EA platform contains a three-module design that enables it to be simply tailored to numerous car sizes. A entrance module homes high-voltage energy management {hardware} and an electrical motor and is widespread to all autos primarily based on the platform. A middle module, obtainable in several lengths and becoming numerous battery configurations, determines the dimensions of the autos primarily based on the platform. A rear module accommodates the rear axle, both with a motor for all-wheel drive or with out for front-wheel drive.
For the posh van, patrons can count on comparable options to what Mercedes provides in its luxurious automobiles and SUVs. This may embody the automaker’s automated-driving expertise.
Van.EA electrical camper van
The Van.EA platform may also be used for the following era of Mercedes’ full-size Sprinter van. Whereas a luxurious model of the Sprinter is not anticipated, Mercedes has hinted at camper variations.
The Van.EA is one in every of a collection of recent platforms being launched by Mercedes focusing on completely different market segments. The automaker may also deploy a platform referred to as MMA for its next-generation compact vary, the MB.EA platform for bigger fashions, and the AMG.EA platform for future AMG efficiency fashions. Whereas most are devoted EV platforms, the MMA platform helps hybrid configurations.