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Mercedes Brings Marco Polo Production In‑House and Details 2026 Camper Upgrades

The company targets higher quality with a Vitoria‑to‑Ludwigsfelde build process for full camper conversions.

Overview

  • Base V‑Class vans will be built in Vitoria, Spain, then shipped to Ludwigsfelde, Germany for conversion in a dedicated hall with trained staff.
  • The 2026 refresh introduces a redesigned double‑skinned aluminum pop‑up roof that adds about 10 cm of headroom plus new ambient LED lighting.
  • Mercedes plans a skylight for the pop‑top sleeping area with availability scheduled for mid‑2026 and not shown in current images.
  • MBAC/MBUX controls extend to roof deployment, upstairs lighting, skylight operation, climate and fridge settings, with campsite audio playable via Bluetooth.
  • Orders are set to open in the coming weeks, a full public debut is planned for the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon in August 2026, and pricing remains unannounced with reports indicating it will likely top 2025 levels.