MERCEDES-Benz Vans Australia has unveiled its facelifted Vito van vary that ushers in enhanced ranges of ordinary gear, extra security options and a refined inside design in addition to few revisions to the line-up.
Now ranging from $42,900 plus on-road prices, the entry worth for the Vito vary has risen by virtually $4000, largely setting the development for the remainder of the line-up with the most important worth soar being $5580.
On the fashion entrance, the main speaking factors are the redesigned radiator grille and tweaked inside with the latter boasting new fabric upholstery, new turbine-style air vents and, on all variants in addition to the entry-level 111 CDI, a brand new piano-lacquer look body for the centre of the dashboard.
Main the cost for the know-how upgrades is the brand new ‘Audio 30’ infotainment system accessed by way of a 7.0-inch touchscreen and options each Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.
Additionally displayed on the display are the pictures from the up to date reversing digicam (higher decision) whereas an non-obligatory digital rearview mirror may also be optioned instead of the standard one.
By way of security, lively brake help has been added as customary to all variants throughout the vary, bringing with it the beforehand non-obligatory blind spot help and lane maintaining help techniques.
Flagship 119 CDI variants – each panel van and crew cab – additionally rating Distronic (adaptive cruise management with cease and go) as customary.
No mechanical modifications have been made to the Vito vary as a part of the replace, with the identical acquainted line-up of engines all returning other than the 114 model of the OM651 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel mill which has been dropped within the title of complexity.
As such, the vary remains to be opened by the 1.6-litre OM622 engine within the 111 CDI variant (84kW/270Nm) with Mercedes saying the axing of the 114 CDI now palms the volume-selling duties to the 116 CDI variants (2.1L, 120kW/380Nm).
The flagship engine then stays the 119 CDI which develops 140kW/440Nm.
All Vitos in addition to the 2 111 CDI variants ship their energy to the rear wheels by way of a seven-speed automated transmission whereas the bottom mannequin utilises a six-speed handbook to drive the entrance wheels.
In accordance with Mercedes-Benz Vans managing director Diane Tarr, the Vito is a “real commerce specialist and fleet all-rounder for a variety of various clients” with its versatility being what units it other than its rivals.
“In Australia, examples of its use embody an RACV dwelling and roadside help automobile, an Australia Publish supply van, an Optus technical service automobile and as a trusted software for a lot of smaller enterprise operations like florists and even cell health instructors,” she mentioned.
“The newly designed radiator grille now makes it an much more engaging illustration, and with extra customary security, new help techniques and an upgraded infotainment providing, it is going to proceed to satisfy the calls for of our clients.”
Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia and New Zealand bought 39 examples of the outgoing Vito final month, three lower than it managed in January final yr and accounting for two.2 per cent of the mid-sized van phase.
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito pricing | |
| Panel Van | |
| 111 CDI SWB | $42,900 |
| 111 CDI LWB | $45,100 |
| 116 CDI MWB (a) | $53,900 |
| 116 CDI LWB (a) | $56,100 |
| 119 CDI MWB (a) | $62,150 |
| 119 CDI LWB (a) | $64,350 |
| Crew Cab | |
| 116 CDI MWB (a) | $58,300 |
| 116 CDI LWB (a) | $60,500 |
| 119 CDI MWB (a) | $66,550 |
| 119 CDI LWB (a) | $68,750 |
| Valente (a) | $65,800 |
*Excludes on-road prices
