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Now that Mercedes-Benz has upped the MPV ante with the 2015 V-Class, the German carmaker’s engineers are out testing its blue collar brother, the Vito and we have the first spyshots of the light commercial vehicle.
Just like the Viano went on to become the V-Class, we may see a designation change for the Vito, but it’s too early to tell. Either way, we are going to see a working revolution.
Mercedes is the largest commercial vehicle maker in the world and, knowing they had to defend this reputation, the Germas dialed things up to 11 with the 2015 V-Class. They basically wanted to show what happens when a van receives lessons from an S-Class. After all, Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle division is currently helmed by former AMG CEO Volker Mornhinweg.
Of course, while the V-Class comes with two equipment lines, each with its own Interior Design language, the Vito will use a more basic approach, but the idea is that the all-important comprehensive base will be the same. If enough of the V-Class’ interior features will make it into the Vito, this will be a car that can convince you to quit your job and become a courier.
The new Vito should follow the V-Class’ lead in terms of platform options. The latter allows you to choose between two wheelbase versions, as well as three body lengths, ranging from 4985 mm (192.7 in) to 5370 mm (211.4 in).
The V-Class engine range is still in the launch phase, which means it currently only includes three four-cylinder petrol units. It all starts with the V200 CDI, which delivers 136 hp and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque. This is followed by the V 220 CDI, producing 163 hp and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft). As for the V 250 BlueTec, this keeps the previous two models’ 2,143 cc displacement, but comes with a twin-turbo setup, which means it produces 190 hp and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft).
We’ll take a moment to remind you that Volkswagen is currently also working to complete the development of the V-Class / Vito’s competitor, the T6 Transporter.
Mercedes is the largest commercial vehicle maker in the world and, knowing they had to defend this reputation, the Germas dialed things up to 11 with the 2015 V-Class. They basically wanted to show what happens when a van receives lessons from an S-Class. After all, Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle division is currently helmed by former AMG CEO Volker Mornhinweg.
Of course, while the V-Class comes with two equipment lines, each with its own Interior Design language, the Vito will use a more basic approach, but the idea is that the all-important comprehensive base will be the same. If enough of the V-Class’ interior features will make it into the Vito, this will be a car that can convince you to quit your job and become a courier.
The new Vito should follow the V-Class’ lead in terms of platform options. The latter allows you to choose between two wheelbase versions, as well as three body lengths, ranging from 4985 mm (192.7 in) to 5370 mm (211.4 in).
The V-Class engine range is still in the launch phase, which means it currently only includes three four-cylinder petrol units. It all starts with the V200 CDI, which delivers 136 hp and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque. This is followed by the V 220 CDI, producing 163 hp and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft). As for the V 250 BlueTec, this keeps the previous two models’ 2,143 cc displacement, but comes with a twin-turbo setup, which means it produces 190 hp and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft).
We’ll take a moment to remind you that Volkswagen is currently also working to complete the development of the V-Class / Vito’s competitor, the T6 Transporter.
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