V-Class/Vito [Official] Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447)

[PHYBENZ]

Does "wood-look"'mean it's not real wood?

 

[mini_cooper4]

Does "wood-look"'mean it's not real wood?

It most certainly isn't real wood.
As long as it looks so good and expensive it won't matter at all IMO.

 

[Wolfgang]

The fuel flap shown above doesn't have a QR code yet. Stickers with QR code are supposed to be available now.

Mercedes-Benz is First to Offer QR Code Rescue Cards on Its Vehicles
http://www.autoevolution.com/merced...-code-rescue-cards-on-its-vehicles-74201.html

 

[Rainer271]

^It´s a good idea.

 

[PHYBENZ]

It most certainly isn't real wood.
As long as it looks so good and expensive it won't matter at all IMO.

Matters to me. A Mercedes shouldn't have fake wood.

 

[Monster]

Matters to me. A Mercedes shouldn't have fake wood.

While I agree with you, MB has been using artificial leather for many years now as well, using fake wood isn't that surprising anymore.

 

[martinbo]

Knew it. There's no way you can achieve that kind of shaping around the protruding air vents in a consistent and cost-effective manner with wood.

 

[ZicZachZo]

Fake wood.. in a Mercedes.. I'm going to pretend I didn't read that.

 

[DjordjeC63]

And that fake wood is plastic or?

 

[mini_cooper4]

It would have been a problem if it looked bad or fake... but that's not the case here.
IMO it's the best trim piece in any current model from MB.

PS: Why care if it's wood or not if it's only there to enhance aesthetics and does a brilliant job at that?

 

[W201]

After watching that clip, MB could easily use Dr. Z in its commercials. EASILY.

Is there more charismatic person in the automotive industry today?

 

[Rainer271]

2014 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Edition 1 announced

Based on the V250 BlueTec
Mercedes-Benz will be offering the new V-Class upon launch in an "Edition 1" version, as seen in many of their recent models.

The special edition is based on the V250 BlueTEC equipped with a 4-cylinder, 2.1-liter diesel engine delivering 190 HP (140 kW) and a peak torque of 324 lb-ft (440 Nm) transferred to the 19-inch alloy wheels through a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. It comes equipped as standard with a sports suspension but at an additional cost it can be configured with an AGILITY CONTROL suspension featuring a selective damping system.

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Edition 1 is offered with velour floor mats, tinted rear windows, marron nappa leather upholstery and a dark anthracite wood-like ebony trim. It can also be distinguished by its "Edition 1" badges on the interior trim and wings, while the dashboard is wrapped around in a leather-like material with topstitching.

The driver and front passenger will benefit from ventilated seats and there's also a THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system at the front and TEMPMATIC semi-automatic climate control for the rear seats. The V-Class Edition 1 also comes equipped with a Burmester surround sound system, COMAND Online, left & right electric sliding doors along with various safety systems and packages such as easy-pack tailgate and parking.

Pricing details have not been disclosed but we do know the base V-Class kicks off at 42,900 EUR so the Edition 1 will be a tad more expensive than that taking into account the generous equipment it offers.


Source: Mercedes-Benz

 

[Merc1]

For some reason I think this could sell here in the U.S. if marketed right. I suspect MBUSA will try to sell it here in 2015. They will no doubt try their best to forget what happened to the R-Class.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

Job #1 rolled off the line.

MB

 

[Wolfgang]

Klassen showed their Viano in Geneva.

http://www.autoevolution.com/merced...-gigantic-viano-videophoto-gallery-78072.html

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Wolfgang]

Daimler -- Signed Felipe Gorsten

 

[hannaz]

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[Rolf]

MB showed some details before the presentation, Monster.

Same like Martin I am curious about that wood, it does look a bit shiny to be real but nowadays the wood trim is shiny anyway!!

It is mentioned above "wood-look" trim, which gives the impression it is fake wood!!

Have any of you guys sat in the car at the show to feel whether the wood (or FAKE Wood) is at least dense and not got that hollow feeling when you tap it with your fingers?

I don't mind fake wood as long as it doesn't look obviously fake and at least have a quality feel and look to it. My mind remembers the horrible fake wood that they used to put in some Japanese cars of the 80's (like Toyota Cressida) and old Fords, like the Cortina and Grenada!!!

 

[Rolf]

Same like Martin I am curious about that wood, it does look a bit shiny to be real but nowadays the wood trim is shiny anyway!!

It is mentioned above "wood-look" trim, which gives the impression it is fake wood!!

Have any of you guys sat in the car at the show to feel whether the wood (or FAKE Wood) is at least dense and not got that hollow feeling when you tap it with your fingers?

I don't mind fake wood as long as it doesn't look obviously fake and at least have a quality feel and look to it. My mind remembers the horrible fake wood that they used to put in some Japanese cars of the 80's (like Toyota Cressida) and old Fords, like the Cortina and Grenada!!!

In continuation of my previous comment about the wood or FAKE wood, is it only me or are you guys in agreement that alot of the new cars have got an obsession with using FAKE aluminium trim for the dashboards and door panels?

I was honestly shocked recently when I sat in the F30 BMW 3 series and also the 1 series with the aluminium look trim panels and noticed these are not real aluminium or metal trim pieces and also they are not really dense and do definitely feel like plastic. The wood trim in the F30 is a better bet it looks and feels more expensive.

Unlike Mercedes which in the C-Class really do use metal trim and feels like good quality to the touch.

I am amazed car manufacturers don't try using unusual materials, like for instance graphite marble panels (either black or black with sparkles and cream and black speckles) with some chrome metal surround pieces or some faded wood panels without laquar, like old furniture and kitchen counters!!!