The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been on offer in several markets around the globe since 2014. Since then, over 209,000 units have been sold, including the 64,000 which were sold in 2018 alone. The crux of the matter is simple – the V-Class has done well for itself and, of course, for its maker. But as is the case with all well-received models, the V-Class needed a mid-life update. And we’ve got one! Say hello to the Mercedes-Benz V-Class facelift, which will go on sale in Germany from March 2019. Strangely, it has been revealed just a week after the pre-facelift model went on sale in India.

So, what’s new? In terms of design, there are a few nip and tucks. On the outside, the MPV gets a new front bumper, which houses larger cooling air inlets and new grille design. New paint colours and four new light-alloy designs are now available, ranging from 17 to 19 inches. Inside the cabin, the air vents now sport turbine-shaped looks, just like the ones we’ve seen on new Mercedes-Benz products. Also new are the dials in the instrument cluster. For the upholstery, the Stuttgart-based automaker will offer new finishes and colour themes.

In the powertrain department, the V-Class will now be offered with Mercedes-Benz’ OM 654, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine in different states of tune. The list includes the V 250 d and the V 300 d. In the former, the 4-cylinder mill will produce 190PS/440Nm, whereas in the latter, it will pump out 239PS/500Nm. As standard, both variants come with a rear-wheel-drive setup but can be optionally had with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive.

For the first time, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class gets a 9-speed automatic transmission. Depending on drive-type, it can help the V 250 d to complete the 0-100kmph in as less as 9.5 seconds and reach a top speed of up to 205kmph. Those same numbers, under the same logic and flow, for the V 300 d are 7.9 seconds and 220kmph.

Mercedes-Benz has also thrown in a couple of additional safety features to enhance the charm of its family bus. The MPV can be had with Active Brake Assist, which is essentially an autonomous braking technology. There also Mercedes’ Highbeam Assist Plus tech, which automatically dips the lights whenever required.

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the Concept EQV. That will showcase how the pure-electric derivative of the MPV could look like in its production guise. Now that’s something to look forward to definitely!