Mercedes-Benz to launch all-new VLE on March 10

MANILA: Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch the all-new VLE all-electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) this coming March 10, 2026. Its introduction will be via a live stream on the German marque’s official website. The said stream will start at 7 p.m. Central European Time (CET), or around 2 a.m. Manila time. 

For now, not much information about the upcoming model has been announced, but, like other Mercs that bore the “V” name, it is a people carrier with up to eight seats. 

However, contrary to the current V-Class, doesn’t use the old W447 platform. Instead, it rides on the Stuttgart-headquartered brand’s new modular and scalable van architecture, which is touted for its flexibility. 

In addition, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz VLE is said to offer the “driving dynamics of a sedan.” It will also come equipped with innovative features that make it suitable as a comfy family chariot, a platform for leisure activities, or a premium transport solution. 

As per previous updates published on the official Mercedes-Benz website, the VLE will be built in the marque’s Vitoria plant in Spain. 

The model was likewise developed with extensive testing and retooling of the Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant. 

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While having a large on-road presence, the VLE, Mercedes-Benz says, has received top marks from wind tunnel tests. It also completed its long-distance test drive from Stuttgart, Germany, across the Alps to Rome, Italy. In this test, the upcoming electric vehicle only required two 15-minute charging stops. 

For reference, the Mercedes-Benz VLE’s journey from Stuttgart to Rome is approximately 1,000 kilometers. 

Moreover, the VLE was likewise subjected to an oval track test in Nardò, Italy. As Mercedes-Benz shared, the vehicle showcased notable agility and driving dynamics. 

Its penultimate test, however, involved a drive to the Arctic Circle, where the Mercedes-Benz VLE demonstrated its ability to handle harsh terrain and cold climates. And yes, the German manufacturer has already confirmed that it will have versions fitted with the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. 

Would you also like to see the upcoming Mercedes-Benz VLE reach the Philippine market in the near future?

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