The third generation V-Class was launched in 2014 as a full size MPV to replace the Viano and R-Class.
However, it was marketed as a successor to the Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Sales commenced in Germany in May 2014, with European sales following in June.
The car is sold in the United States and Canada as the Mercedes-Benz Metris since 2015 as a 2016 model year.
At the time of its introduction it was the least expensive starting price for a new Mercedes-Benz model in the United States according to Car and Driver magazine.

The V-Class was a long-wheelbase model initially, with compact and extra-long variants due at a later date.
A special launch model based on the V 250 BlueTEC is called Edition 1, and is fitted with a range of additional equipment including leather interior, Burmeister sound system and large alloy wheels and Agility Control suspension system.
The third generation V-Class was launched in 2014 as a full size MPV to replace the Viano and R-Class. However, it was marketed as a successor to the Mercedes-Benz Viano. Sales commenced in Germany in May 2014, with European sales following in June. The car is sold in the United States and Canada as the Mercedes-Benz Metris since 2015 as a 2016 model year. At the time of its introduction it was the least expensive starting price for a new Mercedes-Benz model in the United States according to Car and Driver magazine.
The V-Class was a long-wheelbase model initially, with compact and extra-long variants due at a later date. A special launch model based on the V 250 BlueTEC is called Edition 1, and is fitted with a range of additional equipment including leather interior, Burmeister sound system and large alloy wheels and Agility Control suspension system.
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