2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

Being based on the Mercedes commercial van platform, the Viano is a questionable effort on a cross-over to a people carrier. It is one of the only vehicles available that has space for eight passengers, although the final two seats are cramped. The interior is huge but strangely for a Mercedes, there isn't much in the way of standard equipment. Prices start at just over £28,000. Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Viano’s are available from under £10,000.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano

The Mercedes-Benz Viano (sold as the V-Class in some markets) is a multi-purpose vehicle based on the popular Mercedes-Benz Vito commercial panel van. The first generation went on sale in 1996; it is presently in its second generation, having undergone a number of changes - including a new name - in 2004. In 2010 Mercedes-Benz gave the Viano a facelift with revised front and rear bumpers and lights. The interior was also improved with upgraded materials and new technology added.

The Viano is available in both rear- and four-wheel-drive configurations and comes in three lengths, two wheelbases and a choice of four modern petrol and diesel engines (as well as two specialist tuned models) coupled to either a six-speed manual or five-speed TouchShift automatic transmission.