MERCEDES-Benz Vans has announced that it is expanding the product range of its Sprinter to include a new variant with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 5.5 tonnes.This represents an increase in payload of almost half a ton, which Mercedes says is a record level in this weight class.Logistics, the trades, service providers, construction companies, local authorities, fire brigades, the long-distance taxi industry, rescue services and bus companies are among the sectors that require maximum payload to master their given tasks as effectively as possible.The new addition to the Sprinter range is also suitable for small and medium-sized companies in the craft and business sectors, and fleet customers in parcel services, car rental and commerce."As Mercedes-Bens Vans, we pride ourselves on always being in constant communication with our customers," says Vusi Vusani, product and marketing manager for Mercedes-Benz Vans. "We know that some of them operate in weight-sensitive areas and th...
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