2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4X4

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4X4

A reader asked us if the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4×4 van really as capable as Mercedes-Benz say it is. Yes it is and to prove it we are going to put it through it’s paces in British Columbia. You might think of Mercedes-Benz as a luxury brand, but in fact their commercial division defines the segment in many parts of the world. These large cargo vans are just known as Sprinter vans regardless of the manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz showed off their latest luxury vehicles in New York last week including the replacement for the ML, the new luxury passenger 5 seater SUV the GLE.

So when it comes to 4X4 vans how does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter stack up? These vehicles are tough, 60% of the buyers are construction companies. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter serves multiple user needs. 5 models, and no competitor offers a 4X4. 30% of vans in New York are Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and I like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as much as the next guy. But the fact that you only have to service them every 20,000 miles. A 7 foot tail person can stand up in one and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has 600 cubic feet of space. Added to this the rough and ready 4X4 capability makes them a great business choice.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be a star of the new Jurassic World movie, which I am sure will make it more popular. Now for the bad news, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4X4 are sold out until September. The success is so high that Mercedes-Benz are bringing a new smaller van to America in October the Metris. It will start under $30,000. The 4X4 system will cost you an extra $6,500 but since the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the only one that offers a 4X4 system it’s the best in class.

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4X4

Test Miles Radio Episode 66

Test Miles Radio Episode 66

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Test Miles Radio Episode 66

Day 2 Of The New York Auto Show

Day 2 Of The New York Auto Show

New York is the last of the big auto show of the season and of course the one of the biggest. All the auto manufacturers have been saving their big releases for this show. 60 national and world wide debuts are shown at the New York Auto Show. Chevrolet revealed the the 9th generation of the Malibu today. Larger and more fuel efficient and the Hybrid is expected to get 47 MPG. The Malibu will be available late fall. Nissan showed off a brand new Maxima that was inspired by the Blue Angels. The designers took at them and design the interior and exterior from it.

Infiniti showed off a new concept with the QX30. It’s a sports meats hatchback, meats SUV it’s going to be the future of crossovers and luxury. Really nice interior and nice on the outside. Infiniti is saying that this is a concept but it will be built.

Ford final brought something that we all have been waiting for a long time for. The Ford Focus RS, this is the hottest hatch Ford has ever brought to the United States. It will have 315 horsepower and 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Also there will be a drifting mood if you would like to drift it. Jaguar has always been the royals car company and they showed off the 2nd generation of the Jaguar XF. all weather all wheel drive and it has a really cool feature. Intelligent speed limiter where if it comes across a change in speed. The XF will speed up or speed down. The thought is you can go into a construction zone and the XF will slow down to help you not get a ticket.

Day 2 Of The New York Auto Show

Day 1 Preview Of The New York Auto Show

2015 New York Auto Show

New York is the last of the big auto show of the season and of course the one of the biggest. All the auto manufacturers have been saving their big releases for this show. 60 national and world wide debuts are shown at the New York Auto Show. Infiniti showed off a new concept with the QX30. It’s a sports meats hatchback, meats SUV it’s going to be the future of crossovers and luxury. Really nice interior and nice on the outside. Infiniti is saying that this is a concept but it will be built.

Ford final brought something that we all have been waiting for a long time for. The Ford Focus RS, this is the hottest hatch Ford has ever brought to the United States. It will have 315 horsepower and 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Also there will be a drifting mood if you would like to drift it. Jaguar has always been the royals car company and they showed off the 2nd generation of the Jaguar XF. all weather all wheel drive and it has a really cool feature. Intelligent speed limiter where if it comes across a change in speed. The XF will speed up or speed down. The thought is you can go into a construction zone and the XF will slow down to help you not get a ticket.

Day 1 Preview Of The New York Auto Show