Mercedes-Benz Vans has made a new addition
to its lineup in the United States, with the introduction of a base diesel
engine for the Sprinter Cargo Van. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) packs a
2.0-liter four-cylinder oil burner that develops 161 HP and 361 Nm of torque, matched to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Offered alongside the 2.0-liter gasoline
Passenger, Crew and Cargo, and 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel Cargo, Crew,
Passenger and Cab Chassis variants, it will arrive at dealers at the end of the
year in rear-wheel drive configuration with two wheelbase options.
Customers can choose between the standard roof
with 3,658 mm wheelbase, standard roof with 4,318 mm wheelbase, and the same extended offering with a high roof. Standard gear
includes the Mercedes Pro connect digital fleet solutions featuring with new
connectivity and telematics. Keyless start, brake hold, trailer hitch prep
package, load-adaptive ESP, metal load compartment floor, steering wheel paddle
shifters, two USB-C ports, and all-season tires are also standard.
Pricing for this model has yet to be
announced, although we will remind you that the Sprinter Cargo Van lineup kicks
off with the 1500, which has an MSRP of US$ 34,495, followed by the 2500, 3500 and
3500XD, which start at US$ 35,720, US$ 42,970 and US$ 45,320 respectively.
The top-of-the-line 4500 will set you back
at least US$ 47,370. The Crew Van is listed from US$ 39,359,
while the Passenger Van can be had from US$ 41,095. For the Cab Chassis variant of
the Sprinter, you’re looking at a minimum of US$ 40,595.
