Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched the multipurpose Vito in Qatar.
The new vehicle which was first introduced at Project Qatar 2017 this month is available now at Mercedes-Benz Showroom at Salwa Road.
“Offering tangible external strengths, great intrinsic values, maximum benefit and low costs, the new Mercedes-Benz Vito is the versatile and real professional among mid-size vans,” it was explained in a statement.
“From skilled crafts and trades to retail, service providers, shuttle services and taxis – the new Vito is truly one vehicle for all,” the company has claimed.
The Vito panel van is the only model in its class available in three lengths; Compact (C), Long (L) and Extra-long (E). The Vito Mixto combines the advantages of a panel van with those of a crew bus. The new Vito Tourer sees Mercedes-Benz opening an entirely new chapter in passenger transport.
With its wide range of configurations, seating from two to nine, along with numerous equipment choices, the new Vito Tourer is available in three basic designs – Vito Tourer BASE, Tourer PRO and Tourer Select – it serves all segments in the field of commercial passenger transport.
The Vito Mixto is described as panel van and crew cab combined in one, whereas the new Vito panel van is designed as a professional vehicle for demanding jobs. It can carry a payload of 1,305kg.
The Vito uses the M274 which is a well proven and tested turbocharged petrol engine. With an output of 211hp and 350Nm (10Nm more than the previous V6 engine).
As usual, Mercedes-Benz also sets a good example when it comes to protecting all of the vehicle’s occupants – with up to six airbags, including optional window bags and thorax/pelvis side bags for the driver and co-driver. The new Vito Tourer enhances this safety level and can be regarded as the new benchmark in this regard with its eight airbags for the driver and passengers.
This optional assistant system constantly monitors the distance the van and the vehicle in front, outputs an audible and visible warning before a potential collision and automatically boosts the braking power in the event of danger, helping to avoid rear-end collisions.
The new Vito’s standard equipment also includes Attention Assist. Based on various parameters, it draws conclusions as to the driver’s condition. More than 70 different measured variables are processed for this purpose. If Attention Assist detects signs of increasing inattention or drowsiness, the driver is warned acoustically and by a symbol on the instrument cluster to take a break.
Tempmatic semi-automatic climate control for the cab is optional. This controls the temperature automatically but airflow and distribution are set manually. Thermotronic automatic climate control, a two-zone system, allows the driver and passenger to set their desired temperature individually.