Mercedes has taken advantage of the celebration of the 2021 International Caravan Show to present to the Spanish public its most interesting novelties in the field of camper vehicles. At its stand you can find its entire Marco Polo range as well as a camperized Mercedes Sprinter.
The camper market is experiencing strong growth. And it is that more and more drivers are looking with interest at this mobility solution that allows them to enjoy trips and getaways away from the big city without giving up certain comforts that we can find at home. Mercedes is aware of this increase in popularity and therefore has made an appearance in the International Caravan Show 2021
held in the city of Barcelona.
Mercedes has chosen this important event to make known to the Spanish public all its Marco Polo range as well as a Mercedes Sprinter camperized on the van version. An excellent example of what the star’s firm is capable of doing in this area. In addition, coinciding with the event, it has also presented the caravaning sector report that collects all the trends in the sector and that will help to have a more realistic vision of what is happening in the world of camper vans and their variants.
The Mercedes Marco Polo range
All the members of the Mercedes Marco Polo range They stand out for offering a high level of practicality, versatility and aptitude. The Marco Polo, developed on the basis of the Mercedes V-Class, is equipped with everything necessary not to miss our home. It has a kitchen module, sink, refrigerator and multiple compartments for storage. The front seats are swivel and it has a bench convertible into a bed as well as another bed on the roof. Standard has space for four people.
The Marco Polo Hirozon
It is based on the V-Class and combines the comfort and design of the Marco Polo with the functionality and practicality of the Marco Polo Activity. The technological equipment is solvent since the Marco Polo is available with the MBUX infotainment system, Mercedes me connect digital online services and the MBAC advanced control interface to enjoy a smart home on wheels.
In the mechanical section we have a selection of four-cylinder diesel engines with a maximum power of 237 hp and to which a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox can be associated. Also worth noting is the list of driver assistance systems such as Active Brake Assist or High Beam Assist Plus.
The Mercedes Marco Polo Activity, a compact motorhome developed on the basis of the Mercedes Vito Tourer. It has an interior in which up to five people can spend the night. And what is equally relevant, taking advantage of the Caravaning 2021, the ArtVenture special edition which will be available for Marco Polo, Marco Polo Horizon and Marco Polo Activity. It stands out for its differentiated exterior appearance and for its equipment.
A Mercedes Sprinter Camper to enjoy nature and leisure
Last but not least, Mercedes has presented a camperized Sprinter. A model based on the Sprinter 317 CDI with a Van body. It is powered by a 170 hp diesel engine that claims an average fuel consumption of just 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 232 g / km according to the WLTP homologation cycle.
The maite Plus version made by Alegría-Activity for this camper, stands out for its high level of comfort for four occupants and the possibility of having total control over the most important functions through the mobile phone.