{"id":69993,"date":"2026-03-05T12:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=69993"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:55:08","slug":"mercedes-v-class-2026-hits-indian-shores-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mercedes-v-class-2026-hits-indian-shores-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes V-Class 2026 Hits Indian Shores: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70005\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4.webp\" alt=\"Mercedes V-Class 2026 Hits Indian Shores_ Everything You Need to Know-4\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-4-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a> India has officially brought back the iconic V-Class in a significantly upgraded, locally assembled avatar <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, at an introductory price of \u20b91.40 crore (ex-showroom). <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Positioned as a &#8220;Private Suite&#8221; on wheels, the new V-Class returns to India after a four-year hiatus, targeting elite executives and affluent families who prioritize space and chauffeur-driven comfort over the ruggedness of a traditional SUV.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buyers can choose between four-seat and six-seat layouts, with an emphasis on rear passenger comfort.<\/span><\/p> <h2>Price<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2123\"><table id=\"tablepress-2123\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2123\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Variant<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Petrol<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 1.40 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Diesel<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 1.40 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2123 from cache --> <h2>Extra-long Configuration<\/h2> \n<div class=\"cop-slider-container cop-slider-full-width\" data-slider-id=\"70009\">\n    <div class=\"slick-slider-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-3.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For India, Mercedes is offering the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/v-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">V-Class<\/a> exclusively in its extra-long configuration, featuring a 3,430mm wheelbase, the longest of any Mercedes passenger vehicle sold in the country. 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If you opt for the six-seat layout, you&#8217;ll find individual captain&#8217;s chairs instead. Other standout features include rear climate control, window blinds, and luxurious leather upholstery.<br \/> \n<div class=\"cop-slider-container cop-slider-full-width\" data-slider-id=\"70011\">\n    <div class=\"slick-slider-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-6.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-V-Class-2026-Hits-Indian-Shores_-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-5.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talking about the features, the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/v-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mercedes-Benz V-Class<\/a> comes equipped with adaptive air suspension, dual 12.3-inch digital displays, and seamless wireless connectivity. 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