Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – One of Australia’s favourite commercial vehicles is about to welcome a host of changes with the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter landing next month.
The big changes to the van and cab chassis offering include refreshed styling, a new front-wheel drive system and added safety features.
While Mercedes-Benz is also promising a better infotainment system for Sprinter too.
First up in Australia will be the panel van and cab chassis variants, mini-bus and tractor head versions will land early in the new year.
That new front-wheel drive system helps increases payloads by up to a hefty 50 kilograms.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter also adds an Adaptive Cruise Control system, Active Lane Keeping Assist, and the ‘Parking Package’ gets a 360-degree camera.
A new 7” HD touchscreen display in the cab is wired up and ready for telematics, a 10.25” interface will also be available.
Standard kit in the new offering will include keyless ignition, Active Brake Assist (AEB), reverse camera (van) and cruise control.
Under the bonnet of the new Sprinter will be a wide selection of engines – including the 140kW/440Nm 3.0 litre turbo-diesel six.
While four-cylinder outputs range from 84kW to 120kW.
Prices will kick-off from just over $41,000.
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