Special Edition V-Class Review: Is it worth the R2m price tag?
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Күн бұрынThe Mercedes-Benz V-Class is heading towards the end of its current life cycle. That doesn't mean it is going to slowly fade away before a new model replaces it in 2024. In fact, now is the time when you get Special Edition versions, just like this V-Class with bespoke paint and an AMG wind-tunnel-designed roof box.
Do these tweaks make it the ultimate airport or luxury hotel shuttle? Is it even the best van right now? We tested the Special Edition to find out just what you get for a whopping R2m.
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - What makes it a Limited Edition?
1:50 - The interior
3:55 - Engine
4:55 - Ride quality
5:38 - Rear seats
7:40 - Boot/trunk
9:10 - The roof box
10:55 - Price
11:05 - Conclusion
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@yissibiiyte 11 ай бұрын
That thing probably has a 150% profit margin
@thusohlahatsi 11 ай бұрын
More I’m sure
@shaunmakgata6672 11 ай бұрын
Agreed! Where’s the nearest Mercedes dealership 😂
@Msunuwakho 11 ай бұрын
it probably costs mercedes to make it like 300k tops, but they sell it for 2 million 😂
@ethangabriels 11 ай бұрын
@@thusohlahatsi😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@mncedisimiya4563 11 ай бұрын
What a family car🙌 but they normally use it to carry abo Mbali nabo Lerato ebusuku
@wandilebuthelezi896 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@shivasimashau5750 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@DjiCandi 11 ай бұрын
4ken car!!!!!
@gamersquadlifestyle 11 ай бұрын
The family car that never has a family in it💀
@mncedisimiya4563 11 ай бұрын
@@gamersquadlifestyle 😂😂😂😂😂
@sidneybilski 11 ай бұрын
The lack of a digital instrument cluster and USB port in the back is unforgivable in a R2m car in 2023.
@DjiCandi 11 ай бұрын
I was looking for this exact comment! Should be punishable by death
@lorenzoisUV 11 ай бұрын
You can say that again... This is a scam
@stardustbilermam1736 11 ай бұрын
I prefer analogue. Don't want tech for tech sake. Screens sometimes switch off by themselves. These don't look classy though like a lexus lx
@karabokotsedi8267 11 ай бұрын
In a world of streaming and Bluetooth, do we need a USB to store MP3 files?
@sidneybilski 11 ай бұрын
@@karabokotsedi8267 it's more for charging phones than streaming music.
@thabisongcobo6890 11 ай бұрын
“... For your colleague to pull his laptop out & do some tenders” 😂😂😂🏆
@ElMonkeySupaFreek 11 ай бұрын
"If you dont have a step ladder, see if your real ladder is available" - LOL! Brutal
@amenmoipushi8821 11 ай бұрын
I think you guys should start doing the installment breakdown, insurance etc. when you get to the price. It really helps
@DjiCandi 11 ай бұрын
That's a bad idea. Insurance is a "per person" type of thing. My premiums won't be the same as yours. The same can be said about vehicle finance, my credit score might be trash than yours, naturally interest rates will be different and besides...the videos will no longer be "bite sized" especially for KZfaq, although it's good for viewer retention, it's trash because human beings get bored too quickly. What you are asking is something you should be doing on your own anyway...laziness?
@amenmoipushi8821 11 ай бұрын
@@DjiCandi I hear you but estimates are what I'm talking about. Doesn't need to be on point but at least give people an idea.
@DjiCandi 11 ай бұрын
@@amenmoipushi8821 Imagine Ash say "Insurance estimate R980 p/m then you go get a quote and yours is R2700...
@thulisilenlafam5586 11 ай бұрын
Muzi Sambo
@amenmoipushi8821 11 ай бұрын
@@thulisilenlafam5586 Dr Sambo 🔥🔥
@hopewellnzuza 11 ай бұрын
A superb vehicle in its segment no doubt you will stand out. Price wise its respectable but the downside to that is the vehicle interior is starting to look dated, there is nothing wrong with it but there is just something missing. Nice touch of Mercedes to include the roof box standard, bet its bundled in the R2M price, but a nice touch although it looked a bit plastic when opening it or is it just me that was expecting it to open electrically 😄
@ThaboMashiloane 11 ай бұрын
Would rather go for the Kia Carnival. I know the Merc will be better but I doubt the margin is as wide as the price from the Carnival.
@henrysithole3623 11 ай бұрын
I love the Merc, but that price is unreasonable. So I'm like you, Kia Carnival for the win. Beautiful MPV that one, slightly looks like an SUV, doesn't give too much bus vibes. To think that the Merc the VW weren't far off not so long ago, now almost a million apart. Spec for spec that is. Tenderpreneurs made this car too expensive.
@luzukombane 11 ай бұрын
Car prices are getting ridiculous everyday.
@Mr_Matu 11 ай бұрын
There's nothing limited about this car. I think they should've just sold the roof box as a limited accessory.
@blsboom-ff1fq 11 ай бұрын
Now this is an ESKOM-special... I like that you also thought the tables are for the travelling tender-trepreneur; this is where all our taxes are disappearing to...
@thabangmasipa6010 11 ай бұрын
Basically a Toyota quantum that went to private school
@DavetheCarGuy 11 ай бұрын
I want an AMG Roofbox! Thing looks like it has been inspired by Project One.
@SibusisoMbethe 9 ай бұрын
Great review as always
@Carscoza 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@travelmates1 11 ай бұрын
Very nice bus! But it makes the (also nice) Caravelle 4MOTION look like a bargain.
@sillimilli3802 11 ай бұрын
it is compared to this, R2m is no joke
@nhlayisekomhlongo6422 11 ай бұрын
The Cadres will really love this
@user-pi9gw7gk8p 11 ай бұрын
A lovely review indeed love the colour. Can we get a bmw x7 m60i review?? 😍🙏🙏🙏
@mxobhungane143 10 ай бұрын
Limited edition i like it, especially black color or Navy so classic
@JoyMofokeng 11 ай бұрын
😆"Thats why their cars were slow this year because they were designing roof-boxes instead of concentrating on formular 1 cars."🤣
@badrowes 10 ай бұрын
Ive heard that the cabin sounds are annoying , and specially coming from the slide doors , is that so ? By the way fantastic review
@humphreymankgane 10 ай бұрын
There is something nice about watching cars you cant afford 😁😁
@kchabangu 11 ай бұрын
Do some tenders 🤣, i nearly split my drink.
@NobleCoward 7 ай бұрын
My stepladder said you owe it 5 minutes 😅😂 🥊💪🏾
@InfoHubZA 11 ай бұрын
You've reviewed Caravelle, now V-Class. Please review Zarifa Life Elegance and Staria Luxury next.
@Under_Construction100 11 ай бұрын
Would love the Staria review
@Jesus_saves_bro. 11 ай бұрын
Rather wait for ID BUZZ can't pay 2m for something with Renault parts 😂😅
@lexegoramaje1016 11 ай бұрын
Definitely a BMW fan boy
@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 11 ай бұрын
Eish- the best or nothing 😮😅 Personally if I bought the Merc I’ll simply buy a slightly preowned V class with all bells and whistles and save thousands But yeah it’s very premium but that Staria is better value for money🤦🏾♂️🥺 By the way these V classes fly on the freeway hey leave you like you standing still😂
@namtrader9674 11 ай бұрын
Water Pump breaking and mechatronic breaking are a norm with VW. The best VW in my opinion is the polo vivo.
@leratomotsumi7090 11 ай бұрын
There is a refresh coming...
@babazi 11 ай бұрын
Keep this guy as the main guy doing the reviews
@vincentmulalo2566 11 ай бұрын
No ways we like them both
@wadesolomon2484 11 ай бұрын
Ciro is one of the best in the KZfaq care review business but Ashley has come a log way since his first review. Really enjoying his reviews too now
@DjiCandi 11 ай бұрын
@@wadesolomon2484 I'd go as far as to say "The best South African car channel, brand, team, reviewers (and all that) on KZfaq" by far number 1 in my book. And the video quality is exceptional!
@thatonwamadi3061 11 ай бұрын
"And do some tenders" 😂
@KhanyoMjamba 11 ай бұрын
This vs Kia Carnival?
@Kavi4GP 11 ай бұрын
The ultimate tenderpreneur Mercedes Benz
@Iam_chriscardo 7 ай бұрын
If this is R2.1 million. That means the facelift they releasing next year will R2.5 million and more. Crazy prices
@ntshembo 11 ай бұрын
all i'm interested in is the topbox
@lorenzoisUV 11 ай бұрын
You know you are a doing tender corruption when driving this in South Africa😂😂
@sibumazibuko3167 11 ай бұрын
The Chesa nyama kombi
@VinnyBond 11 ай бұрын
Gonna say it from CT, Carjack opportunity?
@karabomasoeu2483 11 ай бұрын
i would rob a bank for that beast
@m2ngwa89 11 ай бұрын
i'll buy a used one without a roofbox.. cant suffer like that
@mabhadlisafx9037 11 ай бұрын
this guy is lowkey funny
@MrSoso7676 11 ай бұрын
😂😂 space for your colleague to take out their laptop and do some "tenders"
@psunduzwayo 11 ай бұрын
I'd recommend the V250d, it's cheaper than the v300d
@donsicariofx 11 ай бұрын
Duh .obviaaas
@Msunuwakho 11 ай бұрын
when you have the v250 u get no options and by the time u add nice options you're already at a v300 range
@Under_Construction100 11 ай бұрын
For me, Hyundai Staria over a V-Class anyday.
@keasenne 11 ай бұрын
On Twitter its known as a Funken Car!!!
@elvispresley3340 2 ай бұрын
New model coming out - make sure you get a BOTTOM price on this version, it will drop price quickly.
@letlotlo8768 11 ай бұрын
if only he knew what its used for
@oks6079 11 ай бұрын
Only tenderprenuers have 2 million to buy a special edition that’s not special at all😂
@jeremygeduldt936 9 ай бұрын
R2000-000 that's too much money 🤑💰💸
@TP_Raks 11 ай бұрын
Eisanne...2 meter straight!?
@baneletwayi8036 11 ай бұрын
On behalf of tenderpreneurs I approve, the slay queens and corrupt government will ride in comfort.🤣
@hantusmostert 11 ай бұрын
Maybe in 2040 I will get one at 150,000
@pamelamashego3128 8 ай бұрын
😅
@lungelanekile8083 Ай бұрын
This IS the facelift.
@Emeritus63s 11 ай бұрын
And do some tenders 😂 I won't say anything 😅
@masediseshoka475 11 ай бұрын
The cockpit is out of date. That instrument cluster and steering literally looks like the ones in a 2015 c-class.
@gopolanglekoto 2 ай бұрын
For that price, I'd rather get a Sprinter and customize it. Way more space
@matthew14011 11 ай бұрын
Nothing about this car says R2.1 million
@ngonidzashekimbini7177 11 ай бұрын
My thought exactly
@KatlegoMatswantswa-vy9de 11 ай бұрын
I'd go for DAS AUTO T6.1 AllDay ErDay
@fanatix2749 6 ай бұрын
last night i had a dream i owned and drive a v class
@boitumelobee3994 11 ай бұрын
To all South Africans. It's call a f__k car😂😂let me have. Beautiful review.
@zwivhuyaravele4450 11 ай бұрын
For that amount one can buy a Toyota Quantum vx premium luxury and a GD6 double cab
@donsicariofx 11 ай бұрын
The quantum will be stolen in a week and stripped for taxi parts.
@tyronepaulsen 11 ай бұрын
Step Ladder, get a Real Ladder #dadjoke classic
@sm5970 5 ай бұрын
Bro, they really send the most basic rudimentary stuff to South Africa and tax you on it. Only a Hospital who looks to transport old grandmothers would buy this thing in Europe. I live here now and it’s as clear as day.
@keketsorathobei2688 11 ай бұрын
Can you consider a comparison with it's rivals, VW Caravelle T6. 1/ Hyundai Staria 2.2D Luxury/ Toyota Quantum 2.8 VX & Ford Tourneo Custom Ltd Auto. Surprisingly, the Quantum looks the more expensive of them all..?
@keasenne 11 ай бұрын
There is that thing called "badge/image bias"... Even with that Quantum will never shake off that taxi rank image.
@josh3221ify 11 ай бұрын
If i need public transport, would rather put family is a bus for 50 bucks, and still buy 2 cars worth the money
@TNG_22 11 ай бұрын
They were designing roof boxes instead of formula 1 cars 😂😂💔
@henrysithole3623 11 ай бұрын
As a Merc team fan I felt that, I'm pretty sure if Hamilton heard that he would agree 😂😂😂. I hope Toto Wolf stop concentrating on making roof boxes and make a fast F1 cars 😂😂😂😂
@Chairman-Mao 11 ай бұрын
Archie Moroka!
@ghost_lukh 11 ай бұрын
Mercedes really know that V Class target market. The R2 million is nothing for those tenderpreneurs. They will be rushing in the middle of the night with blue lights on
@adroitmatava5158 11 ай бұрын
The v class in my opinion is aan overpriced car with what it is providing .I feel like twice mil is another level of craziness
@tshegofatsokgoroba6753 11 ай бұрын
Paddle shifters in an MPV? These manufacturers have lost the plot. The shifters and carbon fibre are certainly out of place in this vehicle. The old school instrument cluster is a good thing.
@strussdo 11 ай бұрын
The most overrated car ever
@strussdo 11 ай бұрын
@@24k__J no I mean overrated... It's a panel van with a 2litre diesel engine thats almost 20 years old now ...do the leather seats and trimmings warrant it's ridiculous price and status?
@sillimilli3802 11 ай бұрын
@@strussdo overrated and over priced. The fact that its a 2lt is a no no for R2m 👎
@thembinkosisamuel9475 11 ай бұрын
I'd rather buy a second hand v250d with low mileage on it
@nathimagagula1712 11 ай бұрын
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see R2m in this vehicle, I see max R1m
@donsicariofx 11 ай бұрын
Lol a hilux or raptor is in that league
@KatlegoMac 11 ай бұрын
A very expensive taxi. 2 meter is a lot of money.
@Ms130309 11 ай бұрын
Nothing screams special edition 😢
@Warrengtheregulator 11 ай бұрын
absolute madness...just wrap your current v-class,wrap the rims. done. 2m, there's no easy way to access the roof rack, its look cheap, the table OMG.....
@vincentmulalo2566 11 ай бұрын
Those tables goes in like harshly yoh not worth 2m
@Bohlokoa 11 ай бұрын
rather get an m4 for that much
@user-wi5qm9rs4i 5 ай бұрын
Ibus lakithi 😂😂😂
@thenewbodygang8212 6 ай бұрын
I feel like this guy is definitely not selling this car… seems he already has a favourite and it’s not the V class 🚮
@mbusomthimkhulu8136 11 ай бұрын
Thats a f**n car not a v-class here in SA
@sbuwieguwie20 11 ай бұрын
2 million for a dinosaur
@kevon_shabangu 11 ай бұрын
This one is for the Tenderprenuers and Forex Gents😂
@LindaMadlala 11 ай бұрын
The design is so old, poor luggage capacity and the constant patch up work is an eyesore. Unless you are a merc fan and a badge fanatic with deep pocket...it's not worth half the asking 2mil price.
@comrade9374 11 ай бұрын
KIA carnival and Hyundai staria are better bargain than this expensive bucket
@aaronsellosekati3342 11 ай бұрын
This reviewing whole driving is disrtucting ... kept on thinking you'll crush
@JimmyKhoza 11 ай бұрын
Not sure about this one, there's nothing really special/wow about this.
@sanelebuthelezi3691 11 ай бұрын
It's way too over priced I wouldn't buy it for this price....I'll pass thank you.
@mattgraver3604 11 ай бұрын
This thing is overrated and overpriced but it will sell well without a doubt
@89671989 11 ай бұрын
Honestly is worthy 2 million besides lack of USB ports you feel business inside this car
@89671989 11 ай бұрын
Is Luxury worth it
@MusehanaH 11 ай бұрын
@@89671989 , agree
@lorenzoisUV 11 ай бұрын
NOT WORTH 2 MILLION. CASE CLOSED.
@duba_official 11 ай бұрын
….
@xlukhope3421 11 ай бұрын
Not worth 2M
@rambo6375 11 ай бұрын
Really a waste of money
@bhekigiven6477 11 ай бұрын
It's not worth it
@dyakalashewehlathi7323 11 ай бұрын
What nonsense is this? I don't data 😐 for watching insurance company advertising 😠 😡 😤
@dyakalashewehlathi7323 11 ай бұрын
I am not impressed 😐 😒 not at all
@dyakalashewehlathi7323 11 ай бұрын
I would never buy it Mercedes 👎
@johanneswehrmann 11 ай бұрын
Luckily that AMG roofbox is not flimsy at all. 🫣
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