The third generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be the champion of modularity

The third generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, presented yesterday in Duisburg, made by "integrated" philosophy of adVANce

The third generation Sprinter with the factory designation VS30 successfully combined the functional findings of the previous series (the sides and back of tsmf almost retain the same design, although the constructive-geometrical parameters and modified) with the new corporate style front end. Vehicles in the parks of companies, especially small and medium businesses increasingly targeted as a sort of "calling card" of these firms. Hence, the strategy of Mercedes-Benz in terms of design is to transfer a good stylistic decisions ("a clear, but sensitive"), approved on the passenger models of the brand on a line of its commercial vehicles.

To adapt customer wishes on the third Sprinter-e can be just about all the elements: gamma allows you to generate 1,700 different options using the six types of body (tsmf, flatbed truck or chassis with single or double cabins with od, types of drive and propulsion, design of cab, body length, height of the chassis and the cargo compartment. The range of application thus extends from the simple delivery of versions with an attractive starting price (from €19 900 including VAT due to the lack of new-fangled "bells and whistles") to the luxuriously appointed bus Shuttle.

Originally installed eight software packages connected through the Internet to the service system Mercedes PRO that allow you to take a step forward in terms of efficiency of use of the car: with its use of the new Actros becomes part of the Internet of things (Internet of Things). Simplified fleet management system and an optimized communication between the dispatcher and the driver become one of those innovations that are designed to make the daily work of ordinary workers easier and more efficient. For example, these include: control of movement and loading / unloading operations of vehicles, the communication management of the Park, maintenance and repair, as well as a digital driver's log. The implementation of new services is carried out using a completely new multimedia system MBUX, which includes occupying the entire Central part of the instrument panel 10.25-inch HD touch display, and the system is intuitively recognizable voice control. These systems enable us to reach a whole new level of control as a specific vehicle or an entire fleet of the transport company.

Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Volker Mornhinweg said, "In the logistics and transport world of the future variability and the availability of individual versions for specific customers are a significant factor of success. Just to offer customers a good vehicle is not enough. New universal Sprinter should not be simply a mechanical sum of elements. Thanks to the unprecedented number of new services that connect and a new generation of telematics is an individual end-to-end system to satisfy a huge range of requirements for commercial transport and mobility. This means that the new Actros performs the task, which has already fulfilled the previous generation of this series: he performative segment of vans, making it the ultimate in smart hardware, and it will raise its segment, the business of our clients and our own business to the next level."

Project General Manager in the Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans Dr. Ulf Zillig in turn, noted: "More than 3.4 million vehicles delivered in 130 countries legally allow you to be proud of the first two generations of Sprinter. This figure clearly shows that the series Sprinter is a real global player, and should cover an incredibly wide field of needs depending on the country of distribution and the industry, so we expanded the already extensive portfolio of versions of the Sprinter. We can now even better meet the requirements of specific segments of the market with many new features added to the product. Given the online connectivity of telematic systems, the new Sprinter offers more effective ways to optimize logistics processes than any previous model from Mercedes-Benz Vans."

"Modularity is not an end in itself, but rather a necessity, since the choice of application options for the use of the new Sprinter, has never been so diverse. For example, this includes cars and luxury homes (caravans) and tourist buses and shuttles and classic vehicles, including construction sites, for example, elevated platforms for cleaning of buildings under pressure: it's the diverse requirements of the clients, and we are ready better than ever, for more than 20-year history of the series Sprinter ", – said the head of product line Sprinter Norbert Kunz.

The maximum capacity of the third series of the Sprinter increased to 5.5 tons (as competitors of the twin VW Crafter / MAN TGE), but the maximum usable capacity of the body type of tsmf maintained at the level of 17 m3. Rear hinged doors open to 270°, coming to the side walls of the body.

Occupancy of the new series ranges from two separate places in the cab of the truck or tsmf up to 20 persons (19 passengers plus the driver) on passenger Touring versions. By the way, the brand new Easy Mounting system, developed by Mercedes-Benz Vans, the Sprinter Tourer version makes it easy to install and remove the rows of seats. In the top version of the Sprinter is equipped with USB outlets and places to store smartphones for each row of rear seats. By the way, now the Sprinter can be ordered with full-led headlights.

The ergonomics of the driver's cab optimized in terms of raising the standards of comfort and convenience. Improvements include ergonomic seats, a remote start system and optimised air-conditioning system. The cabin is possible to install both open and closed, including lockable compartments, including ceiling consoles. For the Central part of the instrument panel offers a choice of infotainment systems.

A revised set of stowage tanks, ensures that each object will be in its place. Depending on the market the wheel will be to the right or left.

The new three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel straight saturated controls. In the instrument cluster provides a sufficiently large color display on-Board computer. Control electrically adjustable front seats directly borrowed from the passenger cars Mercedes-Benz

Speaking on the status of absolute leader in the field of security of commercial vehicles: Mercedes-Benz Vans plays the role of a pioneer in the implementation of innovative safety technology in the segment of full-size vans. Thus, the system of care (assistere) and control available for the new Sprinter include, for example, a rear view camera, transmitting images to the salon rearview mirror, a system of circular and "bird" review, rain sensor, and integrated proprietary system Wet Wiper – flow of washer fluid through the wiper arms with spray directly in front of the brushes, which allows not to reduce visibility even in the moment to clean the glass. Active cruise control with auto-stop (Distronic) was also a premiere for this class of car. Already known for her predecessor (W906) system Crosswind Assist became a full-time equipment.

Modular air conditioning system, for example, allows you to connect on versions for hot climates in addition to regular conditioning, built in side ventilation system, additional air conditioning single-zone automatic climate THERMOTRONIC system. At bus version of the Sprinter and the Tourer have the possibility of separate adjustment of the microclimate in the cabin of the driver and main passenger cabin.

For the first time at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter applied to the front wheel drive (FWD), however, only for versions of the initial level (total weight of 3.0–4.1 MT), and for heavier models (3,0–5,5 t) retain the familiar rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) performance. Accordingly, the payload in the version of the FWD is increased by 50 kilograms compared to RWD, and the loading height is reduced by 80 mm, which facilitates and accelerates loading and unloading and also makes a much more convenient entry and exit for passengers. The range of engines starts with the 2.1-liter three iterations of power (from 114 to 163 HP) and all-wheel drive version is designed with a powerful 177-HP version. The top engine was a 3.0-liter V6 190 HP, All the engines of level of Euro-6 is equipped with a SCR system with AbBlue.

Among the technical innovations in FWD Sprinter appeared two new transmission – 9-speed automatic gearbox with increased torque, the first such multi-stage "automatic" on a full-sized van, and a newly developed 6-speed manual gearbox with joystick on the dashboard. On rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions can also be installed automatic gearbox 7G-Tronic.

The most popular performance – delivery vans (tsmf) in the basic version is made with a simple metal floor. It can also be equipped with a thick flooring of heavy-duty wood, which is especially needed when transporting heavy objects with a large point load to the supports (for example, under the shelves with tools), or a simple durable plastic coating for the transportation of light goods (which allows to increase the useful volume of the cargo compartment). The bus version of the Sprinter and the Tourer is equipped with a conventional anti-skid flooring. In addition, for tsmf there is a special power covers on the wheel arches, allowing you to use the entire width of the cargo compartment and above them, as well as a variety of optional removable trays for things that are placed on the input stages, and on the inside of the roof frame. Cargo compartment is illuminated by led strips as the light level increases and the energy saving.

Delivery of the first commercial car series VS30 is scheduled for June 2018. About the plans of deliveries to Russia are not yet known (after all in addition need certification under the ERA-GLONASS and engines of level of Euro-5), except that they ever will begin. The fate of the produced since 2013 in Nizhny Novgorod on the capacity of the AZ GAS localized collection Classic Sprinter (T1N / W906) obviously, the release of new generation "Euro-Sprinter" would have no impact.

The peak of the fashion for electric vehicles, which many experts call is not a fashion, and in the beginning of the era of "Industry 2.0" is, of course, will affect Sprinter III, the diverse lineup which such eSprinter version, of course, provides. The beginning of its issue in 2019.

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