Tatler Motoring

Road Tripping The Mercedes Of Minibuses

A minibus is an absolute essential for a road trip. Or so we decided when it worked out that we had a Mercedes-Benz V 300 d on fleet, just when we needed it most.

It proved a dream test. We set off on a late, if hardearned break, through the Karoo and up to the Wild Coast and lived every possible driving environment in this fine executive bus. South Africa is a still stunning place. What better way to experience the best of it, than in this limousine bus?

The Mercedes of Minibuses Fits the Bill

Whether it was gliding down Route 62 oblivious of the heat outside, exploring a road with no name’s port secrets en route to a splendid overnight hideaway, V 300 d did it all in the literal lap of luxury. Then it really came into its own buzzing about the beach resort, driving, just to drive and heading out for a splendid lunch or three.

Our slick silver bus looked the part. Those smart Intelligent LED headlights even adapt to oncoming traffic to leave you to drive on high beam. Striking 10-spoke 19-inch light alloys have pressure monitoring. 19-inch wheels on a bus? Yup, you