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The new Mercedes-Benz Vito<\/p><\/div>\n
The tailored theme continues with Vito panel, Crew and Tourer models,\u00a0with the Tourer (minibus\/people carrier) featuring modified suspension to provide a smoother ride, along with the most comprehensive selection of air bags yet seen in a commercially-derived vehicle.<\/p>\n
Internally, the Vito has also been\u00a0upgraded, and is following the current trend<\/a> of\u00a0offering car-like\u00a0levels of comfort, finish and specification. Indeed, judging from this photo, the new Vito’s cab will put many mass-market cars to shame:<\/p>\n Inside the new Vito — there’s no mistaking the fact that this is a Merc<\/p><\/div>\n Panel and\u00a0Crew van models of the new Vito will come\u00a0with one of two engines: front-wheel drive models will benefit from a lightweight and compact 1.6-litre engine, with a choice of 88hp and 114hp power outputs.<\/p>\n Rear-wheel drive variants, which are designed for heavier\u00a0loads and towing, will use a 2.15-litre diesel with\u00a0a choice of three power outputs, 136hp, 163hp and 190hp. Additionally, the Vito 119 BluTEC will be the first Euro 6 model in its class.<\/p>\n Six-speed manual transmissions handle power transmission as standard. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with torque converter is optional for the Vito 114\u00a0CDI and Vito 116\u00a0CDI and standard equipment on the Vito 119\u00a0BlueTEC. For vans it is the world’s only automatic transmission with torque converter and seven gears.<\/p>\n The new Vito has a slipper 0.32 drag coefficient and\u00a0the firm says that when combined with the 116 CDI BlueEfficiency\u00a0variant, this will\u00a0provide combined cycle fuel efficiency of up to an impressive 49.6mpg (I bet they were disappointed they couldn’t get it\u00a0up to 50mpg!).<\/p>\n The new Vito is designed to\u00a0offer competitive payloads across the range. The two core models are 2.8t and 3.05t gross vehicle weight models, while a heavy duty 3.2t model is also\u00a0available in rear-wheel drive guise.<\/p>\n In front-wheel drive, medium-wheel base spec, Mercedes says that the Vito will have an unladen kerb weight of 1,761kg, giving a payload of 1,289kg for the 3.05t model. Payload rises to 1,369kg for the heaviest model, the 3.2t rear-wheel drive Vito.<\/p>\n All three lengths\u00a0are 140 millimetres longer than the preceding Vito, thanks to an improved pedestrian safety design.The resulting vehicle lengths are 4,895\u00a0mm, 5,140\u00a0mm and 5,370\u00a0mm. The maximum vehicle height is 1,910\u00a0mm depending on the model. Consequently all variants are significantly below the important two-metre mark and should therefore fit standard multi-storey\/underground car parks and automatic car washes.<\/p>\n Mercedes says that UK pricing and specification details\u00a0have not yet been confirmed,\u00a0so we’ll have to wait a little long to see how it compares to key\u00a0competitors the Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter.<\/p>\n However, I\u00a0expect that even if it costs a little more upfront, in the Merc tradition,\u00a0used values will be very\u00a0strong,\u00a0making the total cost of ownership competitive.<\/p>\n Update: <\/strong>The\u00a0new Vito should be coming to the UK in 2015, according to Merc’s parent company, Daimler:<\/p>\n @vanrentaluk<\/a> new #mbvito<\/a> coming to uk in 2015. Starting with left hand drive markets first. We promise though: it is worth the wait.<\/p>\n \u2014 Daimler Trucks&Buses (@Daimler_CV) July 29, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/mercedes-vito-1-sm.jpg\")
Engines<\/h3>\n
Weights and\u00a0lengths<\/h3>\n
UK prices<\/h3>\n