After the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf this summer, VDL Show 2023 Leisure Vehicles is one of the biggest shows in Europe, with around 100,000 visitors expected this year at the new venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte.

In this 57th edition, Mercedes is represented in the test center, which is located on stand 2/B, outside hall 5/B. Visitors will find six models based on the Sprinter, on display and available for a thirty-minute test drive, as well as new Class V Marco Polo restyling.

Mercedes-Benz vans and campers at the VDL 2023 exhibition

Detailed models: Hymer ML–T 580 (profile, all-wheel drive), Hymer BMC I 580 (integral), Hymer Free 600 (converted van), Frankia Neo Black (profile), Rapido M96 (integral) and Euramobil Contura S (profile ), all based on the Mercedes Sprinter transporter.

THE Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is an important model in the world of motorhomes and large conversion vans. In 2022, 714 Sprinter vehicles were sold to motorhome manufacturers in France, compared to 649 in 2021, 655 in 2020 and 360 in 2019. As of the end of August 2023, 481 Sprinters had been sold in France this year, according to the latest AAA figures. data.

The new Marco Polo V-Class was restyled for the first time in France

Unveiled this summer at the Dusseldorf Motor Show alongside the new Vito, EQV and Class V, the new Mercedes V-class Marco Polo restyled is presented to the French public for the first time in Villepinte. It has a new look with a new grille and updated bumpers, more comfort and intelligent equipment. This camper from the German manufacturer is aimed at the booming glamping market, which means luxury camping.

The model can accommodate up to four people on board and is equipped with a retractable roof with a berth of 113 x 205 cm, a bench that is electrically transformed into a double bed of 113 x 203 cm, a folding table, a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a storage cabinet. There’s also a new dashboard with two 12.3-inch screens, new air vents, and a new steering wheel with capacitive controls.

The VDL Leisure Vehicle Show is held from Saturday, October 7 to Sunday, October 15, 2023on Exhibition center Paris-Nord Villepinte. Not less than 160 exhibitorsbuilders, developers and other equipment manufacturers.

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