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Mercedes-Benz unveils updated Marco Polo camper for 2026 with new roof and in-house production

07.06.2026 03:10 7 min 15 sources
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Mercedes-Benz unveils updated Marco Polo camper for 2026 with new roof and in-house production
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In Brief

Mercedes-Benz has refreshed the Marco Polo camper van based on the V-Class. Key updates include a new aluminum pop-up roof, increased interior height, MBAC smart-home control, and a shift of production to the company's own Ludwigsfelde plant

Mercedes-Benz has presented the updated Marco Polo camper for the 2026 model year, based on the V-Class. The main changes include a new double-layer aluminum pop-up roof that adds 10 cm of interior height and improves insulation. A new MBAC (Mercedes-Benz Advanced Control) system allows control of living-area functions—lighting, audio, roof—via a central display or smartphone.

Production of the interior conversion has moved entirely from Westfalia to Mercedes-Benz Vans' own plant in Ludwigsfelde, Germany, which the company says will reduce delivery times. A simplified HORIZON version without a kitchen or wardrobe has been introduced to lower the entry price. The camper is powered by diesel engines ranging from 163 to 237 hp, with a starting price around €80,000. The world premiere will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from August 28 to September 6, 2026. An electric version on the VAN.EA platform is expected by the end of the decade.

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