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

08.07.2026 00:14 6 min 13 sources
El Desmarque SPA + 12 more
Mercedes-Benz updates Marco Polo camper, moves production to Germany
Original source: MotorBox

In Brief

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated Marco Polo camper for 2026/2027. Production moves from Spain and Westfalia to its own plant in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. European sales start in the second half of 2026.

Mercedes-Benz has updated the Marco Polo camper based on the V-Class (some sources say Vito). Key changes include a new electrically operated pop-up aluminium roof with 10 cm more headroom, improved sound and thermal insulation, magnetic privacy screens, configurable LED lighting, and an upgraded multimedia system with smartphone control. The interior features premium materials such as wooden flooring and leather upholstery.

Production has been moved from the Westfalia plant in Gotha (some sources say from Spain) to Mercedes-Benz's own facility in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. The company says this will improve quality and supply reliability. The 2.0-litre diesel engine with up to 237 hp is retained. A simplified Horizon version without a kitchen is also available. The premiere will take place at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf (August 28 – September 6, 2026). European sales begin in the second half of 2026. A next-generation model on the new V-Class platform, including an electric version, is expected by the end of the decade.

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