HANTOUR:Mercedes-Benz V-Class: Your Real Mobile Living Room on the Go

These past two years, many car models have been particularly fond of using real estate - related terms like “duplex”, “villa”, and “usable area ratio” in their promotional copy. For a while, one might mistakenly think that the real estate industry has actually moved into the automotive sector. But the actual performance is as one can imagine. After all, a large space needs real large dimensions as support. Most of them only focus on “stealing space”. Especially for MPV models, if you want to easily play with a changeable space and ensure that everyone in the car sits comfortably, dimensions are still the top priority. After years of accumulation, the one most proficient in this regard has to be the Mercedes - Benz V - Class.

However, the consumer groups who value the Mercedes - Benz V - Class first still have a soft spot for its appearance. After all, this is a 600,000 - level luxury MPV with the three - pointed star emblem, and the brand image has long been deeply rooted in people's minds. The new model has made design improvements targeting the market's demand for luxury MPVs. The area of the front grille has been further enlarged and extended to the lower bumper. At the same time, there are two versions: the multi - spoke grille with a standing emblem and the double - spoke grille with a large emblem. This design is commonly seen in Mercedes - Benz sedan and SUV series. Of course, the standing emblem version, as the “luxury version exterior component”, only exists on the V 300 L Luxury version model. Also only appearing on this version are the 19 - inch “big cake rims”. When the two are matched, there is an instant desire to replace the standing emblem with a “Maybach” emblem. At the same time, there is a “LUXURY” logo sticker on the rear of the front fender, once again highlighting its luxury version identity.

Since it is a facelift model, the side still continues the previous classic shape. The obvious distinction between high and low trims lies in the chrome - plated decorative parts of the roof rack, lower window frame, and side skirt. The changes at the rear are only in details. The chrome trim on the edge of the rear window has the words “Mercedes - Benz” added, making it look more refined. And the independently opening rear window, which consumers are more concerned about, is retained after the facelift, and the new standard is equipped with an electric tailgate function.

Although the front - row interior is not the focus of this car, the degree of change is quite large. Let's go through it briefly here. The entire center console of the new car has been replaced with the current Mercedes - Benz family - style design. The dual 12.3 - inch instrument + center control screen is very common in sedans and SUVs, but when placed in an MPV, the sense of luxury and novelty is indeed much improved compared to the old model. With the change of the screen, the in - car system has also been upgraded to the Mercedes - Benz MBUX intelligent human - machine interaction system. The operation method is the same as that of other models. The navigation map is a customized version of Amap. The APPs available include Tencent Video, QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, and Huoshan Cheyu. The mobile phone interconnection system supports CarPlay and CarLife.

The style of the three - spoke steering wheel has also changed, with more chrome - plated material covering it. The touch - sensitive and press - type multi - function buttons are prone to misoperation, but now it has been popularized across the entire Mercedes - Benz range, so one can only adapt. The front - row configuration is relatively rich. Heating and ventilation are standard. Only the steering wheel heating is standard only on the long - wheelbase version. The electric adjustment of the main and co - driver seats is comprehensive, covering the leg rest and lumbar support. Except for the entry - level V 300 Pilot version, the entire car audio system is equipped with a 15 - speaker Burmester sound system as standard in all other models.

Choosing the V - Class is largely because of the performance of the second and third rows, especially the long - slide rail design of the long - wheelbase version, which allows the seats to achieve a changeable style. However, changing the original 2 + 2 + 3 seat layout requires removing the seats; it's not just a matter of turning the seats around as one might imagine. So the living room mode presented by the test car was specially adjusted at the dealership. The living room mode is a major feature of the Mercedes - Benz V - Class. The two independent aviation seats in the second row are adjusted to the third row, completely enjoying the long - size side windows brought by the long - wheelbase version. When the leg rest is unfolded and one sits in it, it feels like being in a high - speed rail business class. At the same time, it is more comfortable than the business class as it has seat heating, ventilation, and massage functions.

In terms of seat materials, the luxury version uses Nappa leather. The texture and support are basically the same as those of other Mercedes - Benz models, being relatively hard but not tiring for long - term sitting. The configurations of other models use ARTICO artificial leather, which is relatively recognized in the European market. The original second - row position is replaced with the third - row seats. Although it is a conventional 4/6 layout, it is still designed as three independent seats. The riding experience is naturally weaker than that of the C - position, but the advantage is that the communication feeling when sitting face - to - face is stronger.

However, personally, I still recommend the traditional forward - facing layout. The leg rest of the aviation seat can be fully unfolded for use, releasing the maximum leg space, and the built - in footrest can also play a role. At the same time, the provided small table board also comes in handy. The lateral space for getting on and off the car is guaranteed, and the luggage compartment storage space can hold more luggage. In addition, the traditional layout can also meet the needs of using the second and third rows separately. For example, while ensuring the rest of the second row for stars, the third row of the long - wheelbase can be temporarily transformed into a dressing room. The advantage of this space is probably unmatched by any competitor in the domestic market.

As for the driving experience, I think the limitations of the original platform of the Mercedes - Benz V - Class make it drive more like a commercial vehicle. The front - row seating position is very high, and the view is naturally very good. In daily use, one can look straight at the bus driver. The power performance of the Mercedes - Benz M254 2.0T + 48V engine matched with the 9 - speed manual - automatic integrated transmission is good. The power for re - acceleration at high speeds can still be continuously output. The tuning of the eco - mode for daily use is already sufficient, and the overall performance is very smooth. The sport mode is hardly used. Even though the suspension with relatively hard tuning of the whole vehicle can give a good sense of driving confidence, after all, this is an MPV that needs to take care of the comfort of the rear passengers. Let the wild side be reserved for driving alone.

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