Mercedes reveals new Marco Polo camper van

• New Marco Polo to be built in-house by Mercedes
• New pop-up roof with extra space
• Based on V-Class MPV
• New entry-level Horizon trim

This is the new Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo, the latest generation of the popular rival to Volkswagen's California.

Based on the latest Mercedes V-Class MPV, the new Marco Polo will be built in-house at the Mercedes Vans facility in Lugwigsfelde, Germany. This is a big change; the previous Marco Polo was converted by a third-party specialist, Westfalia.

Mercedes says the new Marco Polo is "cosier and more comfortable than ever", and uses words like "craftsmanship" and "glamping mobile" in its press material, which gives you an idea of its vibe. It features a new pop-up roof with an extra 10cm of headroom when raised up, compared to the previous version. There's LED ambient lighting built in to the pop-up roof, and there's a new sliding roof, too.

Other features include a redesigned awning that can be more easily removed, and has the crank stored in the awning holder. The sound system has been beefed up, too, with a Bluetooth connection that works even when the infotainment system is off. The folding tables, drawer slights, bench seat control panel and cooler box have all been upgraded, too.

Notably, there's a new trim level – the Marco Polo Horizon should offer a more affordable way into the range, with the kitchen and closet removed.

Further details, including engine options, will be revealed closer to the new camper's release date.

2026 Mercedes Marco Polo price and release date

The new Mercedes Marco Polo will get its debut at the Caravan Salon Duesseldorf show at the end of August and go on sale shortly afterwards. We'll find out more about pricing, and a firm UK on-sale date, nearer the time.