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Mercedes-Benz Vans Mercedes-Benz Vans enjoys
Globally, business models have
From the start of the Sprinter’s
immediate recognition and strong
been changing and the rise of smaller
development, it was clear that
loyalty from its customers across
businesses and e-commerce has led
both active and passive safety
the region. Some of its greatest
to an increase in demand for small
would be central components of its
achievements have been the
and medium sized delivery, for last
concept. Since then the Sprinter
success story of the V-Class and
mile delivery. This presents a great
has maintained its pioneering role in
the Mercedes-Benz Vans positive
opportunity for our new Sprinter
this discipline without interruption.
reception within the ambulance
as it offers customers in a diverse
This starts with its handling, which
sector. It has also enjoyed success
range of industries more specific
is similar to that of a passenger car,
with the Vito Tourer in the limousine
applications than ever before.
through to its ‘hard’ technology
service segment. Mercedes-Benz
As its presence in the region is
Vans customers can be assured of
growing diligently, Mercedes-Benz
as the latest generation of driving
quality, reliability, efficiency and
Vans MENA is expanding its customer
assistance systems. Now in its third
uncompromising safety. Safety has
base by providing more enriched
generation, the Mercedes-Benz
always been a central key element
product options, primarily in the pure
Sprinter continues to consistently
to the brand Mercedes-Benz.
panel van and people mover segments.
raise the bar for all other vans.
Since 2017, it has been an official
Overall, it intends to enhance
such as ABS and airbags as well
“The Sprinter has enjoyed huge
partner of RoadSafetyUAE and
its product portfolios, especially
success in the MENA region since
actively supports the mission of
its downstream services, by
its introduction, proving popular
reducing the number of road traffic
introducing new products such
for a wide number of applications
fatalities, road traffic injuries and
as enhanced warranty concepts
such as ambulances, school buses
road traffic accidents in the UAE. On
for certain markets and attractive
and passenger transport,” says
a global level, it has increased the
service contract solutions.
Serkan Sarikaya, head of sales,
safety of its vans even further with
Mercedes-Benz Vans Middle
the establishment of an in-house
Sprinter in the lead
accident research team to analyse
In 1995, Mercedes-Benz presented
accident data, and provide input in
a newly developed van that quickly
bestseller sets new benchmarks for
the ongoing development of its many
advanced to become the reference
large vans. Offering a new, diverse
active and passive safety systems.
model for an entire vehicle category.
range of product features – like the
East and North Africa (MENA). The new edition of the global
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In the Sprinter you are choosing a vehicle that has impressively proven its economy for more than 20 years. The new Sprinter continues this success story with its legendary quality and reliability.
broad scope of equipment enabling
ambulances and for logistics services
of its diesel engines, while the
economical entry-level vehicles
for almost every business sector.
cockpit has also been redesigned
as well as panel vans and platform
This model is sought after because of
for exceptional functionality, with
vehicles tailored precisely to the
its quality, efficiency and reliability,
an intelligent, modular stowage
given operational requirements or
as well as its premium features.
compartment and KEYLESS START.
Tourers with exclusively appointed
In the Sprinter you are choosing a
On the panel van version, you can
passenger compartments – that
vehicle that has impressively proven its
precisely customise the cargo
serves specific market segments
economy for more than 20 years. The
space to suit your requirements
even more effectively than before. It
new Sprinter continues this success
with practical options such as
manages the leap from a commercial
story with its legendary quality
the interior roof rack, a weight-
vehicle with pure utility value to
and reliability. You benefit from its
optimised plastic floor covering
an impressive business card for
economy right from the outset: with an
and the loadable wheel arches.
commercial fleets and businesses.
attractive entry price and numerous
It is one of the most flexible vans
Other benefits include a wide range
configuration options that allow you
of drive system variants: depending
available, with options and applications
to order exactly what you actually
on the operational profile and desired
that extend from people movers
need. Mercedes-Benz Vans has
handling characteristics, you can
in in terms of school buses and
continued to optimise the consumption
order your Sprinter with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Gearshifting is either manual via a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic via the 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission. Connectivity and diversity are the focus of the third, and current, generation of Sprinters. However, regarding the safety features, Mercedes-Benz Vans also raised the vehicle to a new level. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, for example, relieves the driver by automatically maintaining sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead from a speed of 20 km/h. A radar sensor
Mercedes-Benz Vans has been an official partner of RoadSafetyUAE since 2017 and actively supports the mission of reducing the number of road traffic fatalities, road traffic injuries and road traffic accidents in the UAE.
in the front bumper determines the data required for this. The system detects lane changes or braking
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manoeuvres of other road users
an extended range of safety and
desired functions to enhance the
and can react immediately – in
assistance systems. Mercedes-Benz
MBUX multimedia system, such
an emergency the active distance
has further enhanced the model
as a larger 10.25-inch display,
warning assistance system can
with the integration of the intuitive
smartphone integration package and
bring the Sprinter to a standstill.
and self-learning MBUX (Mercedes-
Burmester surround sound system.
Other driver assistance systems
Benz User Experience) multimedia
introduced to the new Sprinter
system in the V-Class, available
include a reversing camera with
now in showrooms in the region.
an image in the inside rear-view
The central element of the MBUX
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mirror and a modern parking
multimedia system is its intuitive
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package with 360-degree camera,
operating concept. The voice control
providing all-around visibility. A rain
system can recognise almost any
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sensor and wipers with integrated
sentence, activated using a button on
Wet Wiper System provide for
the steering wheel or by saying “Hey
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voice control system is also capable
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The latest V-Class experience
MBUX systems to choose from.
In 2019, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class
MBUX Entry is equipped with a 7-inch
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facelift was introduced to the region
display and touchpad and MBUX
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with a new front design, new colours
Mid adds the navigation system.
and upholstery choices, as well as
Customers can specify individually
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The central element of the MBUX multimedia system is its intuitive operating concept.