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<\/p>\nThe German tuner Van Sports built a customized V 250d 4Matic called the Geotrek Edition. It imagines a compact camper van for cross-country trips in Europe.<\/p>\n
Starting with the diesel-powered, all-wheel-drive van, the Geotrek has a lifted suspension with shocks providing 2.047 inches (52 millimeters) more ground clearance. It also gains a set of\u00a0235\/55 R18 General Grabber all-terrain tires for improved grip off the highway. The rubber wraps around slotted wheels with a bronze matte finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Van Sports installs its VP Gravity front bumper with matching fender flares. They lend the nose a more rugged look than the standard model. The back wears the Aero rear apron. For this show vehicle, the company covers the van in a gloss black color with gold accents in the shape of a topographic map. Paint protection prevents scratches if the driver scrapes a brush or kicks up small stones.<\/p>\n
Despite the small footprint, this van has room for four people to sleep inside. The roof pops open to expand interior space. Plus, the cabin has a sink, cooler, and outdoor shower. Unfortunately, the automaker didn’t provide a good look into the layout of the living area.<\/p>\n
The company doesn’t list full pricing for this build, but specific parts are available. Van Sports offers a variety of off-road parts for the V-Class. There are skid plates, storage racks for the roof and hatchback, and various body components. The company even has a device for calibrating the instruments when adding different wheels.<\/p>\n
In August 2023, Mercedes showed off its own V-Class Marco Polo camper at the\u00a0Caravan Salon in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany. The dashboard features dual\u00a012.3-inch displays and the\u00a0Mercedes-Benz\u00a0Advanced Control (MBAC) interface module for operating the equipment in the rear living area. Like the\u00a0Geotrek Edition, this model has a pop-up roof and total space for four people. The kitchenette includes a gas cooktop and fold-out table. A wood floor was among the amenities.\u00a0<\/p>\n