Mercedes-Benz Vans USA debuted the Mercedes-Benz Metris at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, expanding its midsize commercial van segment.
The Metris, which will launch at U.S. dealers in October, is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to the “Vito.”
“We are pleased to debut the Mercedes-Benz Metris at NTEA, which is a major step in launching our midsize commercial van in the U.S. market in October 2015,” said Bernie Glaser, VP and managing director of Daimler Vans USA. “It is only logical that we adopt the global approach and also expand our successful vans business in the USA. We can’t wait to offer our customers and upfitters both the Sprinter and Metris vans as a full-line vans brand: Mercedes-Benz Vans.”
The Metris is designed for travel in large metropolitan areas and carries many of the rugged characteristics of the Sprinter.
Powered by a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that has 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, the Metris is equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive. The powertrain application, with ECO start/stop, comes with a service interval of up to 15,000 miles. All models also feature Attention Assist, Crosswind Assist and load-adaptive ESP.
Metris cargo van starts at $28,950, and the passenger van starts at $32,500.
