We’re surprised it took so long for Brabus to get their hands on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, launched in February last year. Perhaps they had more exciting projects to work on, or perhaps the scope of work for this people carrier is larger than normal. Better late than never though, and the van is looking more VIP than ever with the Brabus treatment.
The usual applies, with engine tuning, an appearance package, Brabus’ famous wheels and an “individual entertainment concept” for the apartment on wheels.
In front, Brabus has added on attachments for the side air intakes, which can be complemented with auxiliary LED side markers and a front spoiler. A three-piece fairing was developed for the rear bumper – two side pieces accommodating four tailpipes, plus a centre diffuser-style piece. One can choose from four Brabus Monoblock alloys, with diameters of 18 and 19 inches.
To improve active safety (Brabus’ words, not ours) without compromising ride quality, the tuner developed special sports springs calibrated to the production shocks. They lower the ride height of the V-Class by about 15 to 25 mm depending on model.
For those who want more speed for their brick, the PowerXtra D4 performance kit for the V 250 BlueTEC is a plug-and-play module that boosts figures by 45 hp and 70 Nm, for a new tally of 235 hp and 510 Nm from 1,400 and 2,400 rpm. 0 to 100 km/h is done in just 8.8 seconds while top speed is 210 km/h. Despite the added performance, fuel consumption remains unchanged, Brabus claims.
Inside, Brabus’ business/entertainment system consists of two 15.6-inch LCD screens, which fold out from the roof to display images from the Apple TV or blu-ray player. Sennheiser wireless headphones are provided, along with Internet via a WLAN router.
Touch pads integrated into the C-pillars can be used to operate the curtains, sliding doors, screens, reading lamps and seat heating.
Speaking of seats, the chairs are covered with a combination of Alcantara and soft, breathable Brabus Mastik leather, in whatever colour the owner desires. Wood trim or genuine carbon-fibre elements can be added to the cabin. As usual for Brabus, aluminum door-lock pins and pedal pads as well as scuff plates with backlit logos are available.
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This car got no RV.
GOOD JOKE
Nice one and I’m still waiting for MBM to locally launch this MPV for customers who prefer a luxury German MPV instead of the usual Alphard & Vellfire.
a GOOD luxury packed MPV by Benz based on their commercial van.
Alfart is based on hiace van too
nice!!!
Those take BR1M berambus lah no need to comment here.
Toyota cc je besar gedabak 3.0 V6 konon tapi output ciput.
Learn from Merc 2.5 can churn times power than Japs engine does.
If engine is weak how to move lembu?
Benz V-Class, Grand Starex and Maxus G10 –
the luxury commercial vehicle.
Toyota Alphard Vellfire Honda Elysion and Nissan Elgrand –
the Luxury MPV.
VW Caravelle – the official car of the prime minister of Thailand
Alfart is just a luxury van
This would never be on par with Alphard Vellfire. Because V Class is based on commercial transporter.
You’re right. The V-Class is build for european speeds >180km/h, while the Alphard Vellfire is build for a maximum speed of 110km/h (and therefore not offered in Europe).
Stunning Interior, a too boxy outside ?!?
Might attract potential criminals.
Unless you have security escorts, better remove the external Brabus badges and put up some company logo at the side, so opportunistic carjackers assume you are just in a normal commercial vehicle.