Tuesday, 31 March 2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter First Drive: Generational Shift, But As Useful As Ever

The AMG GT isn't scheduled to fully debut until sometime this fall, but it seems Mercedes isn't afraid to drop big details about it up until then. It was then a cargo van and could take in eight passengers inside. This is especially true of the second generation, which replaced the original model that soldiered on through eight years of subpar reliability and build quality. The gross weight of the original bus was increased by an average of 20% after conversion. By trip's end, the Sprinter had spat out an average fuel economy of 10.4L/100km, which is great considering the good slab of work done on the dirt. Both of these rear-wheel-drive monsters are more than capable of some fantastically smoky power-slides, but they also show how great the last generation of sports cars was. Mercedes-Benz can't seem to help itself from leaking out information about the upcoming AMG GT sports coupe, but this is one seriously big drop of news.


Opel's US lineup consisted of the GT sports car and the Kadett compact. Detail improvements in 2000 included an interior freshening and optional third-row seating on all M-Class models, and in 2001 the TeleAid emergency calling system became standard across the lineup. The Lexus RX is a luxurious mid-size family crossover with seating for five, and it's one of Toyota's best-selling models. The new Mercedes-Benz GLA certainly looks like a crossover in these shots taken from a long distance, although one that misses the rear doors for some reason. There are forward-thinking additions like automatic climate control and USB-C ports for charging whatever gadgets you have. This engine is available only with rear-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Scroll down to watch the video detailing AMG's latest engine. Mercedes-Benz has just dropped a teaser video of its new Pebble Beach-bound concept, believed to be the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Convertible. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Roanoke, we are the embodiment of the Mercedes-Benz ideal: tenacious, unyielding quality.


Although the new Mercedes Vito doesnt look much different to the previous model, the changes are significant. As such, it's certainly worth a look around before you settle on this Germanic American. Overall, the M-Class is solid choice for a luxury SUV, but as there's so much to choose from in this segment, taking a look at a few different competitors as well is a good idea. It's a solid choice for a midsize luxury SUV, but there are many worthwhile and cheaper competitors in the premium SUV segment. Mercedes was also first to market with a high-performance luxury SUV, offering the ML55 AMG from 2000-'03. Sold in limited numbers, this pricey ML had a 5.4-liter V8 good for 342 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, along with a sport-tuned suspension. The options list is filled with just about everything else you could expect from a midsize luxury SUV, though its Dynamic Handling package stands out with its 20-inch wheels and adaptive air suspension that improves both ride and handling.


It turned out, there are only a few suspension seats that fit a Sprinter and when I first started looking, found none that worked with a swivel, including the Mercedes suspension seats. Besides its extra power, it also gets active roll stabilization, sportier suspension and steering tuning, 20-inch wheels, stronger brakes and special interior trim. This off-road-ready Sprinter is fitted with Benz's Adaptive ESP/4ETS system, and although it doesn't roll off the tongue, it will get this light truck into and out of some reasonably sticky situations. The Mercedes-Benz Luxury Sprinter is the most comfortable 12 seater transport that is perfect for corporate travel, events, wine tours, and comes with a 32″ LCD screen for presentations and video. We already knowwhat its sounds like, but a new video reveals a ton of juicy technical details about its twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 called the M178, including its power and torque figures. Assuming the C-Class has the same tune of the M178, it would have nearly as much power and more torque than the current C63 AMG Edition 507 model.