Mercedes-Benz has pulled the covers off the Vision V concept ahead of its upcoming debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. Built on Mercedes-Benz’s new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), the Vision V concept previews the next-gen V-Class, as well as a line-up of new all-electric MPVs from the German carmaker. In India, the current-gen V-Class was launched in 2019, but was discontinued in 2022.
- Mercedes-Benz Vision V electric MPV concept sports minimalist styling
- All-white interior gets huge Superscreen; second row offers 65-inch screen, lounge seats, etc
- New VAN.EA architecture supports front- and four-wheel drive; up to 500km range
Mercedes Vision V concept exterior design
Closed-off grille and Mercedes-Benz logo are illuminated
Being a van, the Vision V concept’s silhouette is unsurprisingly large and boxy, but more flamboyant than 2019’s Concept EQV all-electric MPV. Up front, a sleek connected LED headlight setup takes prominence, with a standing illuminated Mercedes-Benz star motif above it. Underneath, there’s a huge closed-off grille with an illuminated border and slats, flanked by chrome-lined air intakes on either end.
Rear end framed with massive squared-off lightbar
The side profile features regular front doors and sliding rear doors, as well as large aero-optimised 5-spoke alloy wheels with embedded lights. Over to the rear, the tail-lamp setup comprises a massive squared-off LED strip that runs through the roof’s trailing edge and the lower end of the tailgate, with the centre panel entirely made of glass. ‘Vision V’ lettering can also be seen right in the centre of the tailgate.
Mercedes Vision V concept interior and features
Massive Superscreen setup dominates all-white dashboard
The Vision V concept’s striking and tech-laden 4-seat interior is the polar opposite to its minimalist exterior. It gets tube-cushioned seats and an all-white dashboard, the entire width of which is spanned by a Superscreen that houses three displays and even integrates the air-con vents.
There’s no centre console beneath the dashboard, indicating that all the controls have been folded into the infotainment system. A white three-spoke steering wheel can also be seen, and the transparent door pockets and centre armrest are lined with ambient lighting.
Second row is an ultra-luxurious private lounge
Mercedes-Benz has gone all-out to imbue a lounge aesthetic in the Vision V concept’s second row, offering a massive amount of space for two occupants, white Nappa leather upholstery, fully reclinable airline-style seats, and loads of ambient lighting.
Other goodies include a 65-inch 4K retractable cinema screen (also acts as partition) that can run games and karaoke, a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system, smart glass for the rear window that can shift between transparent and opaque, centre console touchpad for infotainment control, a fold-out table that can convert into a chessboard (with glass pawns), and lots of transparent storage spaces in the doors.
Mercedes Vision V concept powertrain and specs
Platform supports up to 500km range
While Mercedes-Benz hasn’t disclosed any mechanical details about the Vision V concept, its underlying VAN.EA architecture does provide some clues about production-spec offshoots. The 800V platform supports front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive layouts, with range capabilities extending up to a claimed 500km on a single charge.
Mercedes Vision V concept launch details and rivals
First VAN.EA-based all-electric MPV to break cover next year
The first Mercedes-Benz MPV to leverage the VAN.EA platform, possibly the next-gen V-Class, will debut in 2026. More such models, ranging from practical family-oriented MPVs to luxurious limo vans, are also in development. The latter ones will rival the likes of the Toyota Vellfire and Lexus LM.
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