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M-B SPRINTER
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Looking as if it has been sculpted out of a solid block of steel, Mercedes-Benz's Sprinter turns in an impressive on-the-road performance; and you do not have to opt for the most powerful model in the range to obtain that.
Even the 109hp offers good flexibility at low revs combined with more-than-adequate acceleration, and both the ride and handling have improved markedly when compared with what was on offer from the previous model.
For your money, you get a wide choice of engines, body configurations and payload capacities you can shift anywhere from nearly a tonne to getting on for 3.0 tonnes although payload when related to gross weight is not this van's strong suit. Safety is a priority, all Sprinter vans are equipped with ABS and adaptive ESP, not to mention Acceleration Skid Control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist, and the cab interior offers plenty of stowage.
The optional semi-automatic Sprintshift box fitted to the previous model has been swapped in favour of a full auto. What hasn't changed, though, is M-B's determination to cut fuel usage and reduce emissions.lts Eco Start system, which cuts the engine automatically if it is allowed to idle at traffic lights, is proving popular.