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Mercedes‑Benz is adding a new entry-level model to its Marco Polo family, setting the course for further growth in the motorhome market
Mercedes‑Benz is adding a new entry-level model to its Marco Polo family, setting the course for further growth in the motorhome market. In addition to the popular Marco Polo camper van based on the V‑Class midsize van, the portfolio will in future include a flexible, easily installable and removable camping module, available ex factory for the new small vans with the three-pointed star, including the new T‑Class. The so-called Marco Polo Module[1], with a bed unit as standard and an optional kitchen unit for the rear, will be offered at Mercedes‑Benz own-retail outlets and dealerships from the end of the year. The new T‑Class with Marco Polo Module can be seen for the first time at the Mercedes booth in hall 16 at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from 27 August to 4 September 2022. A fully integrated micro camper based on the Mercedes‑Benz small van will follow as early as the second half of 2023. The brand with the three-pointed star is thus gradually moving deeper into the micro-camper segment.
“The motorhome market is of strategic importance to us. We are continually expanding our presence in this area. The new T‑Class with Marco Polo Module is our answer to the growing demand for micro campers, which are becoming increasingly popular, in particular among the young, fast-growing van life fan community. This is partly because they can be used flexibly as everyday vehicles or for camping, thanks to their often modular conversion concept. And secondly, their small external dimensions and weight of less than three tonnes make them easy to handle, meaning that they can be driven with a Class B driving licence,” says Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes‑Benz‑Vans.
With the Marco Polo Module, the new T‑Class can be transformed into a micro camper:
The bed and kitchen unit are secured to the lashing eyes in the boot.[2] Two people can remove or insert the entire Marco Polo Module into the new T‑Class in a few simple steps. The switch from everyday vehicle to micro camper and back thus only takes a few minutes.
The entire Marco Polo Module is kept in a stylish, clean design and the colour anthracite. As a result, it blends seamlessly into the high-quality interior of the Mercedes-Benz small van. In addition, the Mercedes star and lettering show the clear affiliation to the brand.
The prices for the Marco Polo Module will be announced once it becomes available to order at the end of the year.
The new Mercedes‑Benz T‑Class, which recently celebrated its market launch, combines multifunctionality and a generous amount of space with a high-quality level of equipment. The product highlights include:
Prices for the new T‑Class start at around 30,000 euros for the T 160 (combined fuel consumption according to WLTP: 6.7 – 7.2 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 153 – 162 g/km)[6] with 75 kW (102 hp) petrol engine, manual transmission and in the basic variant.
[1] The Marco Polo Module is produced at BRABUS Automotive GmbH in Bottrop on behalf of Mercedes-Benz AG. [2] Further camping equipment such as ventilation grilles, blackout elements, table and chairs must be safely stowed in the designated storage areas during the journey. [3] Without roof rails. [4] To use the Mercedes me connect services, you must create a Mercedes me ID and agree to the terms of use for the Mercedes me connect services. [5] The vehicle is currently still under development and is not yet available to purchase. [6] The values provided are the “WLTP CO₂ values” in accordance with Article 2, No. 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. Fuel consumption figures have been calculated on this basis.
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