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Touring? Passenger transport? Moving cargo? The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter does it all
Latest version of this commercial star offers numerous refinements
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, in passenger and cargo-carrier derivatives, has gone on sale in SA. The range is updated with a van-load of improvements in modern tech for safety and convenience. Available assistance systems include Cross Wind Assist and Hill-Start Assist. Helping to retain its commercial strengths while moving it upmarket is the possibility to specify active Distronic, Lane Keeping Assist, a reversing camera, Parking Package with 360° camera, a powered side door, rain sensors, keyless start, satellite navigation and Active Brake Assist with danger-warning acoustics. There is also new communication and entertainment equipment, such as Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports and you can opt for Mercedes-Benz’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant, which enables drivers to say things like: “Hey Mercedes, take me to the harbour”. The inclusion of the new MBUX multimedia system is an unparalleled feature in the commercial fleet sector.
The new Sprinter range is po...
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