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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
OCTOBER 2015
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ffering tangible external strengths,
maximum benefit and low costs,
the Mercedes-Benz Vito is a ver-
satile and real professional among mid-
size vans with a permissible gross vehicle
weight of between 2.8 and 3.05 tonnes.
Although it offers a high payload, the pur-
chase price and maintenance costs are
exceptionally low.
From skilled crafts and trades to retail, ser-
vice providers and shuttle services - the new
Vito is truly one vehicle for all. The Vito panel
van is available with two different drive sys-
tems and with up to 1344 kg of cargo ca-
pacity, it has the highest payload in its class.
Meanwhile, the Mixto combines the advan-
tages of a panel van with those of a people
mover, referred to as the Tourer. The Tourer
sees Mercedes-Benz opening an entirely
new chapter in passenger transport. There
are two versions available: the versatile Vito
Tourer PRO and the premium Vito Tourer
SELECT. By virtue of this complete model
family, the Tourer can be tailored to accom-
modate all types of passenger transport.
The new Vito creates an assertive and un-
mistakable impression but its design is not
an end in itself. Even at first glance the
new Vito’s bodywork exudes high quality
and both drivers and occupants get the im-
pression the vehicle can handle any task
thrown at it.
Design is also critical when it comes to the
Vito’s shape, and with a Cd value of 0.32,
wind resistance is low, reducing fuel con-
sumption and improving performance.
Now completely redesigned, the new Vito’s
cockpit is exemplary in terms of its func-
tionality and ergonomics. Symmetrical in its
fundamental form, the structure is clear and
uncluttered for maximum operational safety.
The cockpit has a high-quality look for this
vehicle class. Both the driver and passenger
are comfortably seated in the new Vito and
benefit from more space than before.
During development the stowage concept
received plenty of attention. After all, for
many drivers the new Vito is their office as
well as a living space too.
'One for all' is something that applies to the
new Vito’s drive system in particular. The
Vito is the brand of choice when it comes to
rear and front-wheel drive.
The correlation is clear: the new front-wheel
drive system in the range is very light. When
VERSATILITY MADE TO ORDER
in the new Mercedes-Benz Vito