Pics : Mercedes Benz Viano.

v12 · 4th July 2004, 14:47

Does anybody remember the Mercedes-Benz MB100D and 140D? Those bread-boxes on wheels which were built like bread-boxes on wheels and yet carried the three-pointed star? Those two vans filled a niche in DaimlerChrysler's Indian portfolio but did not deliver on the experience Mercedes-Benz vehicles usually promise – that's because they were essentially badge-engineered Ssangyongs built in Korea.
Still, DaimlerChrysler tasted blood with the 100D and 140D in India, which opened up a new automobile segment in the country for them. A segment for which they now have a new, more capable, friendly, enjoyable and safe product – and it's even built like a Mercedes. It's the Viano, which made an international debut in 2001.

Currently, a long-wheelbase Viano 2.2 CDI is making its rounds in the country and is being shown to prospective customers for their opinions. Business Standard Motoring managed to scoop this possible new launch from DaimlerChrysler and we even have a driving impression for you.

Source : BSM : Mercedes Benz Viano

Stratos · 4th July 2004, 16:20

i remember seeing this and the old VClass... man.. these are big!!!

_Crazi4Speed_ · 20th July 2004, 01:06

These would be really good for making long trips but still I wouldnt wanna own them..much rather get the Infiniti's Qx56 which is one awesome hunk of a car...more luxurious than you can imagine and spacious as hell..even the 3rd row has as mich room as the CRV's back seats..

anyhow..

This looks much better than the ones I have seen before on road..

cheers

satish_appasani · 20th July 2004, 02:07

I saw some corporates use these vans to pick up their executives. Good idea to give your employs MB treatment.

nikibusa · 20th July 2004, 11:28

I too remember seeing one at carters.Long time back but it was in silver.n the older one(the 2000 model)V-Class.

Revvmaster · 23rd July 2004, 04:17

If Mercedes gets that they can kick their image bye-bye.

No, i am not saying that Merc could do w/o a van, but they definitely could do w/o the Viano. It is worldwide the most under-rated Mercedes product, and for a good reason. Its barely reliable and features at the bottom of all JD power surveys. Numbers like 143rd on a list of 156 don't do your brand image any good.

DCIL save yourself!!!

Revv

ajmat · 23rd July 2004, 12:23

As a van it does the job, not as a car

viper · 6th October 2005, 16:35

Hey Guys,

Spotted this mercedes van this afternoon in silver colour. Looked awesome with the seating and all.

[img=http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9698/v2802ol.jpg]

[img=http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/602/v28019uw.jpg]

The pic is from the net as I did not have a camera with me at the time.

Viper

revtech · 6th October 2005, 20:00

hey viper
did it have a funny looking dome shaped thing on top.
i saw a similar van on marine drive while returning home from a party and noticed some dome shaped thing on top.

any idea what that could be

Rev

Stratos · 6th October 2005, 20:06

Revtech the one you are talking about is with the New Viano. I have seen it too.

lamborghini · 6th October 2005, 20:09

That is the van Mercedes replaced with the Viano.
It was the V series.
Was really cool but could be broken into in 5 minutes flat (We have experienced it in France).
Guys, shouldn't this thread be deleted or started on the V series as there is already one in the indiancar scene with pictures.

revtech · 6th October 2005, 22:28

but stratos what was that dome shaped thing.it looked kind of wierd and really stood out.

rev

gemballa · 7th October 2005, 01:08

that is oneeee ugly car,,,,,, sorry

egangsta · 7th October 2005, 12:17

Well we wont be suprise if we see a few of these vans at the airports or some of the tourist destinations.Have seen many 100d and 140ds at the airport sporting yellow tourist number plates,so its just a matter of few months you may find the Viano been run by the fleet operators.
Cheers.....

moralfibre · 7th October 2005, 12:36

The MB 100D and 140D are used to ferry students of the Mercedes Benz school in Hinjewadi Pune. More of a school bus to be precise.

4th July 2004, 14:47	#1
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,773 Thanked: 7,568 Times View My Garage	Does anybody remember the Mercedes-Benz MB100D and 140D? Those bread-boxes on wheels which were built like bread-boxes on wheels and yet carried the three-pointed star? Those two vans filled a niche in DaimlerChrysler's Indian portfolio but did not deliver on the experience Mercedes-Benz vehicles usually promise – that's because they were essentially badge-engineered Ssangyongs built in Korea. Still, DaimlerChrysler tasted blood with the 100D and 140D in India, which opened up a new automobile segment in the country for them. A segment for which they now have a new, more capable, friendly, enjoyable and safe product – and it's even built like a Mercedes. It's the Viano, which made an international debut in 2001. Currently, a long-wheelbase Viano 2.2 CDI is making its rounds in the country and is being shown to prospective customers for their opinions. Business Standard Motoring managed to scoop this possible new launch from DaimlerChrysler and we even have a driving impression for you. Source : BSM : Mercedes Benz Viano
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4th July 2004, 16:20	#2
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,613 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	i remember seeing this and the old VClass... man.. these are big!!!
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20th July 2004, 01:06	#3
_Crazi4Speed_ BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shuffling between chicago and delhi Posts: 764 Thanked: 4 Times	These would be really good for making long trips but still I wouldnt wanna own them..much rather get the Infiniti's Qx56 which is one awesome hunk of a car...more luxurious than you can imagine and spacious as hell..even the 3rd row has as mich room as the CRV's back seats.. anyhow.. This looks much better than the ones I have seen before on road.. cheers
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20th July 2004, 02:07	#4
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	I saw some corporates use these vans to pick up their executives. Good idea to give your employs MB treatment.
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20th July 2004, 11:28	#5
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 717 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	I too remember seeing one at carters.Long time back but it was in silver.n the older one(the 2000 model)V-Class.
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23rd July 2004, 04:17	#6
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,189 Thanked: 98 Times	If Mercedes gets that they can kick their image bye-bye. No, i am not saying that Merc could do w/o a van, but they definitely could do w/o the Viano. It is worldwide the most under-rated Mercedes product, and for a good reason. Its barely reliable and features at the bottom of all JD power surveys. Numbers like 143rd on a list of 156 don't do your brand image any good. DCIL save yourself!!! Revv
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23rd July 2004, 12:23	#7
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,175 Thanked: 31,072 Times View My Garage	As a van it does the job, not as a car
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6th October 2005, 16:35	#8
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,766 Thanked: 20 Times	Mercedes V280 Hey Guys, Spotted this mercedes van this afternoon in silver colour. Looked awesome with the seating and all. [img=http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9698/v2802ol.jpg] [img=http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/602/v28019uw.jpg] The pic is from the net as I did not have a camera with me at the time. Viper Last edited by viper : 6th October 2005 at 16:37.
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6th October 2005, 20:00	#9
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	hey viper did it have a funny looking dome shaped thing on top. i saw a similar van on marine drive while returning home from a party and noticed some dome shaped thing on top. any idea what that could be Rev
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6th October 2005, 20:06	#10
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,613 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	Revtech the one you are talking about is with the New Viano. I have seen it too.
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6th October 2005, 20:09	#11
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,164 Thanked: 5,933 Times View My Garage	That is the van Mercedes replaced with the Viano. It was the V series. Was really cool but could be broken into in 5 minutes flat (We have experienced it in France). Guys, shouldn't this thread be deleted or started on the V series as there is already one in the indiancar scene with pictures.
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6th October 2005, 22:28	#12
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	but stratos what was that dome shaped thing.it looked kind of wierd and really stood out. rev
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7th October 2005, 01:08	#13
gemballa BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 368 Thanked: 319 Times	that is oneeee ugly car,,,,,, sorry
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7th October 2005, 12:17	#14
egangsta BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: thane Posts: 365 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Well we wont be suprise if we see a few of these vans at the airports or some of the tourist destinations.Have seen many 100d and 140ds at the airport sporting yellow tourist number plates,so its just a matter of few months you may find the Viano been run by the fleet operators. Cheers.....
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7th October 2005, 12:36	#15
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,554 Thanked: 14,426 Times	The MB 100D and 140D are used to ferry students of the Mercedes Benz school in Hinjewadi Pune. More of a school bus to be precise.
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