Mercedes-Benz has opened the order books for the
third generation Sprinter in the United Kingdom. Pricing starts from £ 24,350,
excluding tax, and Merc’s van can be ordered in three wheelbase lengths, four
vehicle lengths, three roof heights, chassis crewcab, Tourer, and new Tractor
Head for motorhomes.
Standard specification includes the Active Brake
Assist, Attention Assist, dusk-sensing headlights, keyless start,
multi-function steering wheel with touch-control buttons and electrical power
steering. It also gets the new 7-inch MBUX infotainment system with Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB Radio and USB-in.
Customers looking for a larger screen can order the
optional 10.2-inch unit, but regardless of their selection, all of them have an
(optional) integrated Navigation System, with Live Traffic and Mercedes PRO
Headunit functions. There is also a Communication Module, with a built-in LTE
SIM-card, for “rapid data transmission between vans, drivers, and vehicle
managers”, according to the automaker.
Active cruise control, Traffic Sign Assist, Hold
function, Parking Package with 360-degree camera system and sensors, Drive Away
Assist, Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist drowsiness detection, Emergency
Call system, Rear Cross Traffic and Exit alert are found on the options list
too.
Powering the new generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
are two diesels, a 2.1-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter six-cylinder.
Rear-wheel drive models come with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission,
whereas front-wheel drive versions get the 9-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Finally, Mercedes reminds users that the naming
policy of the Sprinter has changed. As a result, the length won’t be known as
‘short’ or ‘extra-long’ anymore, but L1 to L4, whereas the height will follow
from H1 to H3.
Production of the van will start in June, and
shipping will commence shortly after.
