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Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Mercedes-Benz V-Class
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The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it is positioned between the larger Sprinter and the smaller Citan. The Vito refers to the cargo van variant for commercial use; when passenger accommodations are substituted for part or all of the load area, it is known as the Vito Traveliner, V-Class or Viano. The Traveliner/V-Class/Viano is a large MPV. The first generation went on sale in 1996. The second generation was introduced in 2004, and the vehicle received the new Viano name. In 2010, the vehicle was facelifted with revised front and rear bumpers and lights. The interior was also improved with upgraded materials and new technology. The third generation was launched in 2014 and returned to being called V-Class. The Vito/Viano is available in both rear- and four-wheel-drive configurations and comes in three lengths, two wheelbases and a choice of four petrol and diesel engines (as well as two specialist tuned models) coupled to either a six-speed manual or five-speed TouchShift automatic transmission.

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Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz R-Class · Successor: Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Specifications

name
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
aka
Mercedes-Benz Vito (Van), Mercedes-Benz Viano (MPV), Mercedes-Benz V-Class (MPV), Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo (Campervan), Mercedes-Benz Metris (North American Models), Mercedes-Benz EQV (electric), Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer (electric)
Manufacturer
Daimler-Benz (1995–1998), DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007), Daimler AG (2007–2022), Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present)
Production
1995–present
Predecessor
Mercedes-Benz MB100 (for Vito), Mercedes-Benz Viano (for V-Class)
Successor
Mercedes-Benz VLE (for EQV)
Class
Light commercial vehicle/Large MPV (V-Class/Viano) (M)
Body style
5-door minivan, 5-door cargo van

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