Two new Merc people carriers arrive

Two new Merc people carriers arrive

The new Mercedes-Benz EQV (Avantgarde) and V-Class (Exclusive).

Two new Mercedes-Benz people carriers have gone on sale in Ireland, writes Trish Whelan.

The ‘luxuriously appointed’ vehicles are the latest V-Class and all-electric EQV equivalent, replacing models that have been a feature of their offering in this country for some years.

Typical V-Class and EQV customer profiles range from families and leisure enthusiasts to VIPs and corporate clients - high-profile users that include hotels, airports, events and private businesses.

V-Class is available in ‘Avantgarde’ and ‘Avantgarde AMG’ lines plus a top-end ‘Exclusive’ version. V-Class is powered by a diesel engine with outputs of 190hp and 237hp.

In the EQV, an ‘Avantgarde’ line is offered. EQV comes with a 90kWh battery with a peak output of 204hp, continuous output of 95hp and a range of up to 277-365kms WLTP.

Prices for the V-Class - first units are due here in May - start at €132,460. The EQV is scheduled to arrive in August when prices will be confirmed.

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