
Inside huge British car brand's new ‘blinged out' luxury EV ‘for VIPs' with 65inch cinema screen & hidden compartments
AN ICONIC luxury car brand is launching a brand new 'blinged out' electric vehicle, with a 65 inch screen.
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V will be a range of luxurious people carriers, set to launch in 2026.
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Mercedes is launching a luxurious range of people carriers
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It will have a huge 65 inch screen
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The car will have reclining seats
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The new motors will come in a variety of different models, from ultra-luxurious "CEO transport" to seven-seater family cars.
The interior of the vans will be incredibly luxe, with the seats made from white leather.
Wood is also used on the walls of the car, and there are clear acrylic storage compartments attached to the doors.
The cabinets are said to mimic display cabinets in high-end designer stores, and can be used to carry handbags or sunglasses.
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Passengers can even separate themselves from the driver with a glass panel, which creates a "private lounge."
This panel can then turn into a 4k resolution 65-inch cinema screen, which can be expanded thanks to seven additional projectors in the floor and roofliner.
The projectors can all be sticked together, creating a 360 degree viewing experience.
The car even has both a karaoke mode and a gaming mode, meaning passengers will never be bored on long car journeys.
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In the back of the car there will be just two seats, similar in style to luxury airline seats, which can recline backwards.
There is a 42-speaker sound system and the back windows can be made opaque to provide a "cocooning effect".
Mercedes reveals its new luxury EV with 'superscreen' passengers can play video games or watch Netflix on while on move
Thomas Klein, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans said that the new vehicles mark the "dawn of a new era."
He added that the cars "set standards in design, comfort and an immersive user experience."
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Dubbed the Big Boy 1200, the mighty motorhome comes equipped with a full kitchen, a luxury living room, and even heated flooring, all wrapped up in a staggering £1 million price tag.
The 12-metre-long, 26-tonne motorhome is based on the Mercedes Actros truck and has been expertly converted by Belgian specialist STX Motorhomes.
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, the Big Boy 1200 offers a 30-square-metre living space – comparable in size to a small one-bedroom flat.
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This impressive space is made possible by four electrically powered slide-out modules, which expand the bedroom and living areas when the vehicle is stationary.
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