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All Vito models will benefit from a leather steering wheel (and gear selector on manual models), comfort driver’s seat, automatic headlights, and parking sensors, and will have a choice of PURE, NEW AWD SPRINTER PROGRESSIVE and PREMIUM lines. Pricing and specification have been announced for the The PURE level offers Audio 10 infotainment system, Active Parking new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD, which is now available Assist, parking sensors, heated and electrically adjustable exterior to order for March 2019 production, priced from £37,540 mirrors, an overhead control panel, and heat-insulating glass, as excluding VAT for the Sprinter 314 Chassis L2 AWD. standard. This is available for the 109 CDI, 111 CDI and 114 CDI. The Sprinter AWD is designed to offer a practical and capable In addition to this, the PROGRESSIVE level offers metallic paint, solution where additional traction is required and uses the colour-coded front and rear bumpers, Audio 15 infotainment tried and trusted Mercedes-Benz 4-ETS (Electronic Traction system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, front fog lamps, cruise System) technology, which is integrated with Adaptive ESP, control, full wheel trims, and driver’s seat lumbar support. This trim offering unrivalled traction management in operation. level is available for all engines, except the top 119 CDI. The Sprinter AWD features selectable low range transmission Then the top PREMIUM level offers air conditioning, 17-inch alloy and Downhill Speed Regulation to enhance the traction and wheels, a chrome radiator grille, reversing camera, anti-theft grade ability of the Sprinter range even further, as well as protection package and double lock, velour floor mats, and pre- increasing the climbing ability of the vehicle. installation for Becker Map Pilot navigation. This is available for the The AWD system is turned on and off electro-hydraulically, 114 CDI, 116 CDI and 119 CDI engines. enabling the system to be engaged (4x4) or disengaged The 114 CDI is available for all trim levels to ensure that an (4x2) in vehicle speeds of up to 6 mph if conditions automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive is an option for all Vito demand. The system is operated by a dashboard mounted owners, should they so choose. rocker switch with integrated indicator lights to show selection and full engagement. The Vito Tourer model will retain its two ‘PRO’ and ‘SELECT’ trim The system uses full electronic control to manage traction lines, with an additional ‘Sport’ trim to be added in Spring 2019. which negates the need for a manually engaged differential In addition, Vito lengths will be identified as L1, L2 and L3, replacing lock. In all-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends 35% of the former Compact, Long and Extra Long nomenclature. the power to the front axle and 65% to the rear axle. With low range engaged torque is increased by around 40%. List price for the Vito 114 CDI panel van L2 starts from £23,900 for the PURE, £25,570 for the PROGRESSIVE, and £27,580 for the In addition to the low range gear selection and Downhill Speed PREMIUM, all excluding VAT. Regulation, enhanced standard specification for the Sprinter AWD above a standard 4x2 Sprinter includes entrance grab Steve Bridge, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, said: handles on both front doors, hydraulic steering, and mixed use “We pride ourselves on keeping our customers’ businesses moving, mud and slush tyres for optimum all round suitability. and part of that is ensuring that the find the right vehicle for their The AWD Sprinter models use a fully developed and needs. 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