Review: 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - LeftLane News
That's what Mercedes-Benz is selling with the 2015 Sprinter Van lineup. No newcomer to the segment, M-B has been in the truck business since building the first so-called truck, which was in fact, the Patent Motor Bus in 1896. It was followed in 1898 by the DMG truck that was capable of carrying up to five-metric tons. In addition to the Sprinter Van lineup, the company is deep into it, by way of their ownership of such legendary brands as Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas, Setra, BharatBenz, and Fuso. At the end of 2013, Daimler decided to get into the Customer Dedication style of vehicle through Mercedes-Benz Vans, which is now a separate division of MBUSA. Last year the Van division sold 270,000 units. Sprinter Vans are sold in the U. S at a network of 257 dealers as either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner vehicles, and are identical in every way except for the logo and the grille. The M-B Sprinter Vans are now into their fourth generation. First introduced in 1995, the Sprinters have evolved into a variety of vans that range from basic cab and chassis arrangements for retail and wholesale clients needing boxes and/or refrigeration, to panel vans for the construction trade, delivery... Source: www.leftlanenews.com
