Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled its new Sprinter model complete with state-of-the-art design, safety features and telematics.
It was revealed in Duisburg, Germany on Tuesday with Mercedes-Benz Vans chief executive Volker Mornhinweg saying it meets an “enormous range of commercial transport requirements”.
This includes a 50-kilogram payload increase and an 80-millimetre lower loading edge for more convenience.
The new Sprinter also includes developed front-wheel drive nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter and a six-speed manual variant.
In combination with front wheel drive, a new tractor head variant is available.
“In the logistics and transport world of the future, adaptability to specific needs and the changing expectations of customers will be a defining success factor.
“Just building a good vehicle is therefore not enough. The new Sprinter must be more than the sum of its parts,” Mornhinweg says.
Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia and New Zealand chief executive Diane Tarr says the Sprinter has been a market leader since its introduction in 1998.
It’s covered a wide range of commercial sectors from courier services, motorhomes, service providers, grocery delivery, construction, manufacturing, rental services, passenger transportation and ambulance services.
“Amazingly we are now adding even more, opening the Sprinter to new sectors through additional variants and features, whilst providing a far more intelligent, user friendly and interactive Sprinter range,” Tarr says.
The vehicle has a weight capacity of five and a half tonnes and comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen and voice activation display that connects to fleet communication technology.
