Mercedes has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation van. The new Mercedes T-Class will carry out its assault on Spanish dealers with a varied offer. The range has been structured in different levels of finish and the list of equipment is really extensive.
The new Mercedes T-Class has burst into society loaded with very important novelties. The new proposal of Mercedes for family mobility and lovers of free time, it is an attractive van with compact dimensions that offers a high level of comfort and, above all, the know-how of the premium brand. To differentiate itself from its rivals in a segment where competition is voracious, it will bet on a varied offer.
In its process of assaulting the dealers, the new T-Class will be accompanied by a wide range in which we can find different trim levels and, what is equally crucial, a long list of equipment, both standard and optional. Let’s go into detail.
The range and equipment of the new Mercedes T-Class
Mercedes has structured the range into three equipment lines. Those interested in getting hold of this new van have at their disposal the lines Base, style Y progressive. We then review the highlights of standard equipment offered by each of the finishes:
Equipment Mercedes T-Class Base
- Seat back padding in Norwich fabric with gray honeycomb structure
- Dashboard trim element in high-gloss black
- Armrests in black ARTICO man-made leather
- Armrests and central panels of the front doors in NEOTEX
- 16-inch steel wheels with trims
- Door sill plates with Mercedes-Benz lettering
- cargo space cover
- Sliding rear doors with deflector windows
- Two USB Type-C connections in the center console
- Two 12-volt power outlets in the front and rear center consoles
- Air conditioning
- Multifunction steering wheel with Touch Control buttons
- electric parking brake
- Power windows
- Automatic lighting and rain sensor
- LED ambient lighting system
- keyless start system
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- MBUX infotainment system with 7-inch touch screen and Mercedes me connect digital services
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- DAB and DAB+ digital radio
- Halogen headlights with LED technology
Equipment Mercedes Class T Style (adds)
- Seat backrest upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather/MICROCUT microfibre in black with white topstitching
- Gloss Black Accented Door Handles and Gear Shift Knob
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- White tone LED ambient lighting system
- Driver’s seat with height adjustment and lumbar support
- Height adjustable passenger seat
Equipment Mercedes T-Class Progressive (adds)
- Seat backrest upholstery in black ARTICO man-made leather with white topstitching
- Trim elements on the door handles and gear lever in matt silver with a silky look
- Chrome inserts on air vents, speakers and door handles
- 16-inch alloy wheels in 10-spoke design
- High Performance LED headlights
The optional equipment packages of the new Mercedes T-Class
The standard equipment of each of the finishing lines proposed by Mercedes can be extended using the optional packages. We review below the equipment of the most outstanding equipment packages:
- technical package. Keyless start system, wireless charger for compatible mobile phones, two USB interfaces in the rear center console, high beam assistant and High Performance LED headlights.
- winter pack. Heated front seats, heated windshield wipers and heated multifunction steering wheel.
- mirror pack. Electrically adjustable and folding exterior rearview mirrors and interior rearview mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function.
- navigation package. MBUX infotainment system with integrated navigation, real-time traffic information, road sign assistant and Hey Mercedes intelligent voice assistant.
- parking package. Active parking assistant with PARKTRONIC with rear view camera.
- Driving assistance package. DISTRONIC active distance assistant and active steering assistant.
The engines of the new Mercedes T-Class
Regarding the mechanical section, the new Mercedes T-Class will arrive together with a selection of gasoline and diesel engines. In gasoline we will have a 1.3-liter engine in versions of 102 hp and 131 hp. For diesel lovers there will be a 1.5-liter engine with 95 hp and 116 hp respectively. Depending on the chosen engine, we will have the possibility, or not, of associating it with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Always front-wheel drive.
The technical sheet of the new Mercedes T-Class
Release date and prices of the new Mercedes T-Class
When will it be on sale? The landing of the new Mercedes T-Class in Spanish dealers will take place this year. Sales will start on May 2 and the first units will be available at the beginning of June. Prices are currently unknown. In Germany it will be available for less than €30,000. We will have to wait until 2023 to see the elongated versions with seven seats in the range.
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Mercedes Benz