In addition to the panel van, the Vito crew van combines the advantages of a panel van with those of a crewbus. For more focus on passenger carrying, the new Tourer is available in two versions – Vito Tourer PRO and Vito Tourer SELECT, which come with eight seats (including driver) as standard and the potential to optionally specify nine seats in total.
For the first time in this segment, there is the choice between front and rear-wheel drive. At the standard gvw of 2.8 t, the front-wheel drive New Vito achieves a payload of 955 kg, while the rear-wheel drive Vito with its four-cylinder, 2.1-litre engine and a gvw of 3.2 t, offers a maximum payload capacity of up to 1,255 kg.
A BlueEFFICIENCY package is fitted to all rear-wheel drive models, which can help to achieve up to 47.1 mpg (combined) in the 119 BlueTEC. Enhancements include alternator management, with the battery charging during coasting or deceleration; improved underbody aerodynamics; and ECO start/stop function.
Six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission with torque converter optional for the 114 BlueTEC and 116 BlueTEC, and standard on the 119 BlueTEC. The New Vito also offers a unique automatic transmission with torque converter and seven gears.
Euro 5 technology features in the 1.6 litre engine in the two front-wheel drive van and crew van variants, and Euro 6 BlueTEC features on all 2.1 litre rear-wheel drive variants and all Tourer models
Standard safety equipment includes Adaptive ESP, Adaptive Brake Lights, Attention Assist, Crosswind Assist, driver and co-driver airbags, Hill-Start Assist, reflection-style headlights with daytime running lights, Rescue Assist QR codes, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
Flexible Service Care plans for the New Vito remain at the current Vito pricing. For example, three services are available for £8.83 over 36 months at any of the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealers, situated across 110 service points throughout the UK.