Mumbai Indians The captain Hardik Pandya India has become the first buyer of the latest Mercedes-Benz V-Class to buy a new luxury. The all-new model was launched in the country earlier this month, and Pandya reportedly gifted the premium MPV to his girlfriend Mahika Sharma. Photos of the pair receiving the keys from Mercedes-Benz were shared online by the dealership’s Instagram handle. Here is a quick look at some of the key specifications of this luxury MPV.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class: Key Specifications
The new V-Class is priced at Rs 1.40 crore, ex-showroom. With this price tag, the luxury MPV sits between rivals like the Toyota Fortuner and the Lexus LM. For India, the V-Class is offered in a fully loaded AMG Line trim with an extended wheelbase. The MPV measures 5,370 mm in length, 1,928 mm in width (2,249 mm including mirrors), and 1,909 mm in height, while the wheelbase is 3,430 mm. It will be manufactured locally at the brand’s chicken facility in Pune.
Under the hood, the V-Class comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. The V300 petrol uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 228 bhp, with an additional 20 bhp boosted by its mild hybrid system. The diesel version also has a 2.0-litre engine paired with mild hybrid technology, delivering around 234 bhp. Both versions are mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox.In terms of design, the V-Class has a clean and upright stance with a large U-shaped grille at the front and a strong shoulder line at the sides. Inside, it has a premium cabin with twin 12.3-inch screens for infotainment and instruments. The layout combines physical control with soft-touch materials and brushed finishes, giving it an upscale feel.The feature list includes multi-zone climate control, ambient lighting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Nappa leather upholstery, and a Burmeister sound system. On the safety front, it gets seven airbags, a driver monitoring system, ISO-fix mounts, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, and more. The MPV has also received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
