Mercedes V-Class gets tuned by Brabus

A sporty elegant design is the trademark of the Brabus aerodynamic-enhancement kit for the new Mercedes V-Class and Vito. To give the vehicle an even more distinctive face, the Brabus designers have developed attachments for the side air intakes, which can be complemented with auxiliary LED side markers, and a front spoiler that attaches to the lower section of the bumper.  

A three-piece fairing was developed for the rear bumper. Its two side pieces provide the perfect backdrop for the four tailpipes of the BRABUS sports exhaust system. In concert with the centre piece with diffusor design, they lend the Mercedes a markedly sporty rear appearance.

To improve active safety of the new multi-purpose vehicle further without compromising the ride quality, the Brabus suspension engineers developed special sports springs calibrated to the production shocks. They lower the ride height of the V-Class by about 15mm to 25mm depending on the model.

This makes the Mercedes also ready for more power. In a first step, the Brabus engine specialists developed the PowerXtra D4 performance kit for the Mercedes V 250 BlueTEC. The plug-and-play module boosts power output of the four-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel engine by 45bhp and increases torque by 70Nm.

A peak torque of 510Nm between 1,400rpm and 2,400rpm offers superior pulling power that enables the people mover to effortlessly master any traffic situation. Internet via WLAN router and 4G connection is available in the entire interior and can be connected with a smartphone or tablet computer.

A Brabus touch pad is stylishly integrated into the C-pillars on either side in the rear. They can be used to open and close the Brabus power curtains, operate the sliding door or control the screens, reading lamps and the seat heating.