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The Citizen
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
The Mercedes Vision V is a spaceship-inspired future for the V-Class.
The Shanghai Auto Show is underway, and Mercedes-Benz has pulled the covers off something a bit different. It is called the Vision V and while its looks may not be to everyone's taste, it is intended to serve as the most posh expression of people-moving mobility from Stuttgart. Though not destined for showrooms as-is, the Vision V previews the kind of tech and opulence Mercedes plans to inject into its upcoming vans, which means it could be a preview of what a future V-Class could be. Looking for a new or used set of wheels? Find it here with CARmag! What is different to the posh people-mover known in South Africa at the moment, this concept is founded upon the new Van Electric Architecture platform. The move closer aligns with a zero-emissions approach to mobility, and production versions are expected to start arriving from 2026. Related: Road Test Figures: BMW M3 Touring Inside is where the real party trick of the Vision V is. Seemingly inspired by a spaceship, the van features a massive 65-inch 4K screen which drops down between the seats. This visuals are paired with a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. The cabin features adjustable seating configurations, a privacy partition that switches from clear to opaque, and even fragrance diffusion to match the mood. There is also a built-in chessboard for those who prefer a quieter way to pass the time. Related: LONG-TERM WRAP-UP: Ford Territory 1.8T Trend AT For those in the front row, the dashboard features Mercedes' signature Superscreen, and there's a regular steering wheel, pedals, and a cabin that feels ready for the road rather than a concept car fantasy. The German automaker hasn't provided any more details on what is under the bonnet (or in this case, floor). Powertrain details are still under wraps, and there's no word on whether this flamboyant styling will survive in the showroom. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles with CARmag! The post The Mercedes Vision V Is the Spaceship Inspired Future of the V-Class appeared first on CAR Magazine.
ArabGT
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Mercedes' New Van Feels More Like a Dream Living Room on Wheels
Mercedes-Benz is steering luxury into a new direction — and it's shaped like a van. Unveiled at Auto Shanghai, the Vision V concept isn't just a design study; it's a bold signal of what's to come. Targeting a segment typically dominated by limousines and high-end SUVs, this futuristic multi-purpose vehicle hints at a new flagship for the brand's passenger lineup, and it's built for those who expect nothing less than opulence on the move. At first glance, the Vision V dazzles with its commanding presence. Short front and rear overhangs, a tapering roofline, sculpted bodywork, and massive 24-inch wheels give it a stance more assertive than any van has the right to possess. Chrome accents define the smooth body lines, while illuminated details — including a reimagined grille and glowing three-pointed-star hood ornament — add a dramatic edge to its silhouette. The LED headlights and wraparound taillight unit are designed to reflect Mercedes' focus on high aerodynamic efficiency and unmistakable identity. But the exterior is just a preview. Slide open the massive powered doors — accompanied by illuminated, deployable running boards — and you step into a rolling lounge that redefines mobile luxury. White Nappa leather, open-pore wood trim, ambient lighting, and white silk create a cabin environment more aligned with a private jet or a high-end hotel suite. Glass display cabinets house collectibles and design pieces, while polished aluminum frames elevate the cabin's futuristic aesthetic. At the heart of the Vision V experience is a retractable 65-inch 4K screen that rises from a transparent section in the floor. This centerpiece works in harmony with a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos surround-sound system, while seven built-in projectors extend visuals across the side windows, ceiling, and even the floor, delivering a 360-degree immersive environment. Passengers can choose from multiple 'digital environments' — from entertainment and gaming to relaxing, working, or even shopping — all tailored through the massive display and controlled by a tablet-integrated center console. The rear seats recline flat like first-class airline beds and come equipped with built-in 'exciters' that vibrate in sync with the on-screen content or audio, enhancing immersion. A glass partition separates the rear lounge from the driver's cabin and can shift from clear to opaque with a tap. The chessboard table, glass game pieces, and ambient lighting that moves to the rhythm of the music round out an interior that could be mistaken for a luxury suite rather than a vehicle. Up front, the futuristic themes continue. A full-width Superscreen display spans the dashboard, blending infotainment, driver data, and navigation. The driver's area, while clearly less flamboyant than the rear, is equally refined with white leather surfaces, modern controls, and sleek hardware. The Vision V also debuts the brand's new (Van Electric Architecture) platform — a scalable EV framework underpinning future Mercedes electric vans, including a production version of the Vision V set to arrive in 2026. This electric-first approach is central to Mercedes' long-term roadmap, although internal combustion variants will still exist for some models to ease the transition. While the production model likely won't retain every extravagant touch seen in the Vision V, Mercedes is clearly aiming high. Expect future iterations to deliver premium cabin configurations with entertainment-rich environments, luxurious comfort, and cutting-edge technology that rivals — if not surpasses — the best sedans and SUVs on the market. The van space has long been overlooked in North America, especially in luxury contexts, but with the Vision V, Mercedes-Benz makes a compelling case for its revival. By combining glamor with utility, and digital immersion with automotive excellence, this concept van doesn't just aim to challenge luxury norms — it looks set to rewrite them entirely.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision V electric limousine concept
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision V, a fully electric concept MPV built on its upcoming Van Electric Architecture ( offering a preview of the company's future approach to luxury vans . The model will be part of a portfolio that will range from entry-level family vehicles to high-end limousines and VIP shuttles. Production models based on this platform are expected to launch from 2026. The Vision V marks Mercedes-Benz's attempt to define a new segment of luxury transport positioned between multi-purpose vans and chauffeur-driven limousines . The concept was revealed ahead of Auto China 2025 in Shanghai. Focus on privacy, digital immersion and space Designed with a 'Private Lounge' concept, the Vision V showcases an enclosed passenger area separated from the driver with a smart glass wall that shifts between opaque and transparent. The rear features a cinema-style setup with a retractable 65-inch 4K display, 42-speaker surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos, and seven projectors that expand visuals onto the vehicle's side windows. Passengers can interact with seven pre-configured digital modes, including entertainment, relax, gaming, work, shopping, discovery and karaoke. The cinema screen and soundbar are controlled via a central touchpad. All glass elements, including windows and partitions, feature switchable opacity to offer privacy or ambient display functionality. 'The Vision V is the beginning of a new era for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It demonstrates, in the truest sense of the word, how we bring luxury to a spacious cabin and define a new segment. With that, we set standards in design, comfort and an immersive user experience – while meeting the highest demands of our customers,' said Thomas Klein, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. Multi-screen cockpit, aerodynamic exterior The cockpit area features a three-screen 'Superscreen' display system stretching from pillar to pillar. It delivers navigation and vehicle data using real-time graphics, while allowing user interface personalisation for both driver and front passenger. The exterior of the Vision V adopts a low-profile silhouette, short overhangs, and digital lighting elements integrated into the body panels and wheels. The vehicle is equipped with illuminated chrome detailing and interactive lighting sequences that activate when occupants approach the vehicle. Gorden Wagener , Chief Design Officer at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, added, 'The Mercedes-Benz Vans have been iconic for decades. With the Vision V we take that heritage and transform it into a completely new context of highest luxury transportation. This show car embodies the perfect harmony between luxury and van design, setting a new benchmark for the future.' The Vision V remains a concept model, but signals a strategic move by Mercedes-Benz Vans to tap into demand for high-end electric people movers. The platform is expected to support this transition globally, including in emerging markets such as India, where demand for electric mobility is steadily growing.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Mercedes previews Vision V electric limo with a 65-inch telly and karaoke bar mode
Super-luxury MPV unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show - Mercedes to debut production model next year By Mercedes has declared the 'dawn of a new era' for luxurious limousines as it previewed a flashy electric people carrier overnight at the Shanghai Motor Show with an impressive cinematic setup. Called the Vision V concept, it's what the German brand has dubbed a new 'benchmark' for VIP travel from its next generation of battery-powered vehicles arriving in 2026. The opulent shuttle concept is crammed with technology and lavish features - many of which you'd expect to find in the living rooms of mansions rather than a car's interior. It has stripped out the conventional rear seats and fitted only a pair of first-class plane style chairs in the back, each featuring tubular cushions and bed-like reclining settings for supreme comfort on the move. The 'private lounge' area is divided from the chauffeur by an enormous 65-inch TV screen, which can retract into the floor when it's not being used as a movie display or a partition wall between the deep-pocketed passenger and Jeeves at the wheel. A 42-speaker sound system, seven projects to create varying ambiences, and rear windows that can be switched from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button make this arguably one of the greatest cinema experiences on wheels. And there's even a bespoke karaoke setting that beams the lyrics of your favourite tunes onto the massive flat-screen telly so you and a friend can put your vocal skills to the test en route. The rear compartment is a 'private lounge' area featuring an enormous 65-inch TV screen, which can retract into the floor when it's not being used as a display or a partition wall between the deep-pocketed passenger and Jeeves at the wheel The Vision V is very much a peek at what Mercedes-Benz can do with its new Van Electric Architecture ( platform that debuts next year to challenge premium MPV rivals like Lexus' LM and Volvo's EM90. This will underpin its next-generation range of EV people carriers, which will ultimately replace the V Class when new petrol and diesel cars are banned from sale in 2030 onwards. It has given a glimpse of how the German outfit's large new models will look in an electric era, with standout design features introduced to make the vehicle as aerodynamic - and as little battery range-sapping - as possible. The most obvious of these is the enormous new grille, which dominates the face of the Vision V concept. It sits below a futuristic-looking light bar, which wraps across the front of the bonnet section with LEDs linking the headlight clusters at each flank. A similarly dramatic light arrangement is at the back, with an almost square structure outlining the entire rear window panel. A substantial sliding rear door provides access to the rear. The German brand has dubbed the Vision V a new 'benchmark' for VIP travel from its next generation of battery-powered vehicles arriving in 2026 The Vision V is very much a peek at what Mercedes-Benz can do with its new Van Electric Architecture ( platform that debuts next year to challenge premium MPV rivals like Lexus' LM and Volvo's EM90. A massive sliding door provides access to the rear The Vision V is a glimpse of how the German outfit's large new models will look in an electric era, with standout design features introduced to make the vehicle as aerodynamic - and as little battery range-sapping - as possible The Vision V showcases fresh design features, including a enormous new grille and striking LED bar light bar, which dominates the face of the people carrier. A similarly dramatic light arrangement dominates at the back, with an almost square structure outlining the entire rear window panel. However, it's the palatial interior where Mercedes designers have focussed their attention for this business-class range topper. 'The Vision V is the beginning of a new era for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It demonstrates, in the truest sense of the word, how we bring luxury to a spacious cabin and define a new segment,' explains Thomas Klein, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. 'With that, we set standards in design, comfort and an immersive user experience – while meeting the highest demands of our customers.' However, it's this palatial rear compartment where Mercedes designers have focussed their attention for this business-class range topper The 65-inch screen spans the entire interior to provide an immersive cinematic experience for those with pockets deep enough to afford a luxury electric limo MPV The huge telly can be lowered to allow passengers to communicate to the drivers. The screen is linked to a 42-speaker sound system, seven projects to create varying ambiences, and rear windows that can be switched from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button make this arguably one of the greatest cinema experiences on wheels The rear section, which is dominated by the two large airline-style seats and whopping TV screen, also has glass-panelled sections in the door sections, some encasing tumblers and cocktail shakers, while others house a crystal chess set The driver - who is likely on salary rather than the vehicle owner themselves - is greeted with a cockpit featuring a relatively conventional steering wheel and Mercedes's already-available three-display 'Superscreen', which is debuting in its latest format in the upcoming CLA saloon. At each end of the dashboard are crystal-style air vents, while the door cards have clear insets that give an undisrupted view of the huge speakers behind them. The rear section, which is dominated by the two large airline-style seats and whopping TV screen, also has glass-panelled sections in the door sections, some encasing tumblers and cocktail shakers, while others house a crystal chess set, which occupants can play on an extending table that pops out of the elbow rest dividing the two chairs. Passengers can use the screen for a variety of options - and not just to turn the cabin into a karaoke bar. As well as watching TV or a movie, for those stressed out after a long day in the board room, the entertainment setting can be flicked to 'Relax' model, which plays soft music while a calming landscape gentle moves across the cinema screen Remove the chess pieces from their glass compartment and the two rear occupants can face-off in a game over the extending table that pops out of the elbow rest dividing the two chairs 'The Vision V is the beginning of a new era for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It demonstrates, in the truest sense of the word, how we bring luxury to a spacious cabin and define a new segment,' explains Thomas Klein, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans The Vision V concept is very much a look at how opulent Mercedes can makes its electric vans of the future, though it will also launch models with conventional rear seating for larger groups rather than just two well-heeled passengers As well as watching TV or a movie, for those stressed out after a long day in the board room, the entertainment setting can be flicked to 'Relax' model, which plays soft music while a calming landscape gentle moves across the cinema screen. Gamers can get their fix too using compatible controllers for devices, while shoppers can use the screen to make purchases from a number of online shops. The last setting is 'Discovery' mode, which links to the car's navigation to transmit to the 65-inch screen the vehicle's surroundings using 3D game-engine graphics. Additional information is projected onto the camera image using augmented reality. While no details have been revealed on what powers the concept, the platform is fitted with 800V electricals and will be offered with front- and four-wheel-drive powertrains. Mercedes says the longest-range variant available will be able to exceed 311 miles on a single charge but has yet to disclose pricing information ahead of the official unveiling.
