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CAB comronT The six-tonne Sprinter's interior is much as any
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other 'Mk 2: Sprinter—that's to say, it's a considerable improvement over the original swathe of flat black plastic. In its place is a curvy expanse of softer-looking grey plastics of much greater visual appeal (and with the option of an even softer 'soft-feel' finish).
Despite its fairly up-market appearance, our test vehicle's cab came with a pretty basic spec. Manual window lifts, no cruise control, no central locking arid no adjustable steering column. There are few extras on the dashboard, but they do include switches to turn on the body light and turn off the ASR traction control. Unusually, there is also a switch to drain water from the fuel filter, the presence of which is indicated by an integral warning light. Sitting on a pedestal between the seats, and looking a touch out of place in what is effectively a van environment, is the air park-brake lever, just like in the Actros. The instrument panel is clearly laid out and easy to read, although the rev counter doesn't have any economy band markings—with that wide torque plateau, it probably
doesn't need it anyway. Two DIN audio apertures house a typically restrained but efficient Mercedes-branded radio-cassette at the top of the dash, and a Kienzle interim tachograph lower down, above the ashtray and cupholder. A lockable glove box contains more cupholders and a parking ticket slot, while the dash also includes a document clip and pen holder.
The driving seat is from the lower end of lsringhausen's range, but is well-shaped and supportive, with enough adjustment for most shapes and size of driver. It and the dual passenger seat have surfaces trimmed in tasteful grey cloth, and all three have full three-point seat belts, with height adjustable top mounts on the outers. Although the steering wheel was obviously intended to include an airbag, UK drivers have to rely on the horn instead!
There's the usual Sprinter complement of door panel stowage for first aid kit and warning triangle, underfloor toolkit compartment, and an assortment of oddment trays—but nowhere for an overnight bag except on the floor. The stowage box under the passenger seat is just big enough for a scrunched-up coat, but better use could be made of it.