Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have produced some of the best camper vans on the market, and they’ve long shared a common collaborator. Now, with Mercedes-Benz taking the complete production of its Marco Polo under its wings, Volkswagen and other competitors can expect some serious competition. The newly updated 2026 Marco Polo is the first new addition to Mercedes in-house van life portfolio and flaunts an interesting pop-up roof, which is its main talking point.
According to Mercedes-Benz press information, the body of the V-Class Marco Polo is built at the company’s Vans plant in Vitoria, Spain. The vehicle is then converted into a pop-up camper van at the Ludwigsfelde plant in Germany. The overall in-house production of the Marco Polo means it’s of the “highest quality standard” and that the company has complete control over every detail and pace at which it is produced.
Designer: Mercedes-Benz
Substantiating the fact, Sagree Sardien, head of sales & marketing Mercedes-Benz Vans said, it is a “Mercedes-Benz through and through,” which is designed to offer buyers a more sophisticated home on wheels. “A home that effortlessly combines travel and everyday life – while making a stylish statement,” he said.
To that accord, the Mercedes-Benz 2026 Marco Polo is a compact, luxury camper van featuring a pop-up roof, convertible downstairs seating, kitchen, and ambient lighting to uplift the mood when you’re inside the van. The major update from the 2024 model of the van is focused around the improvement to the lifting roof space. The double-skinned aluminum pop-top makes for an additional 4 inches of headroom and is provided with an ambient LED system that allows the space to feel lively and inviting.
Downstairs, the Marco Polo doesn’t make many changes. It comes equipped with a kitchen featuring double burner gas stove, a sink, mini fridge, and a swiveling bench that can easily facilitate dining and sleeping. During mealtime, you have a folding table that reaches out of the kitchen block, and during the night it folds up to make room for the convertible sofa to create a double bed.
MBAC infotainment suite is another interesting facet of the new Mercedes camper van. Sitting in the cockpit, the smart touchscreen can control the interior components like the vehicle’s upgraded eight-speaker audio system and pop-up roof lighting. The infotainment system also has instant control to pop-up roof. You can deploy or retract the lifting roof remotely, while also maintaining the temperature of the van home.
The new Marco Polo will be available to order soon, Mercedes notes. It also mentions in the press release that the launch of Marco Polo Horizon is also on the cards. This model shares similar features except for the built-in kitchen unit, making it suitable for weekend outings or short holidays only.
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