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Mercedes-Benz updates Marco Polo camper, moves production to Germany

07.06.2026 02:12 6 min 13 sources
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Mercedes-Benz updates Marco Polo camper, moves production to Germany
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In Brief

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated Marco Polo camper based on the V-Class. Key changes include a new aluminum pop-up roof with 10 cm more height, improved insulation, and smartphone-controlled systems. Production has moved to Ludwigsfelde, Germany.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated Marco Polo camper for the 2026/2027 model year. The main update is a new electrically operated aluminum pop-up roof, increasing height by 10 cm for more interior space. Soundproofing has been enhanced, along with configurable LED lighting and magnetic privacy screens.

The interior features premium materials such as a wooden floor and leather upholstery. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, and the media system boasts two 12.3-inch screens with smartphone control. The vehicle retains a 2.0-liter diesel engine producing up to 237 hp.

Production has moved from the Westfalia plant in Gotha to Mercedes-Benz's own facility in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. The camper will debut at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf from August 28 to September 6, 2026. European sales are expected in the second half of 2026. A simplified Horizon version without a kitchen is also available. A next-generation model on a new V-Class platform, including an electric version, is anticipated by the end of the decade.

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