Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa will be showcasing a range of vehicles that are perfectly suited for a number of agricultural applications, as well as its associated uses. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Vito, V-Class, and X-Class are all poised to ensure the division has one of the most robust offerings at the show.

“In the face of constantly growing agricultural needs, Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa continues to offer economical and versatile vehicle solutions. The demand for industrious agricultural transport solutions are provided for by the Sprinter, Vito and X-Class. For more luxurious and leisurely applications, the V-Class is the perfect reward for those who toil on farms and other agricultural spaces. In short, Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa has the ultimate working and leisure line-up for the farm or the town,” said Nadia Trimmel, Vice-President of Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa.

Additionally, what will prove to be one of the most exciting debuts at NAMPO will be the X-Class V6, with a powerful six-cylinder engine, 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. All of its 190 kW and a peak torque of 550 Nm will be dominating the 4x4 track at the show, reigning supreme as the most powerful double cab in South Africa.

The X-Class - the first double cab from a premium manufacturer - convincingly combines the versatility of a double-cab with the luxury of a passenger car. The X-Class is robust with exceptional load capacity and off-road capability, yet it is also aesthetically pleasing, dynamic to drive, comfortable and safe. These traits make it the discerning farmer’s vehicle of choice, both on and off the beaten track.

Launched in March 2019, the new Sprinter will be displayed in freight carrier and camper van guise at NAMPO. Attendees will witness how it continues where its predecessor left off by embodying attributes that have made it so successful: flexibility, robustness and being economical, traits that are particularly top of mind for the agricultural sector.

The Sprinter offers a number of applications for countless industries, including the agricultural sector. It is available in a number of variants – depending on body length, payload, cargo space, roof heights and equipment options. The variety of seating configurations offered also makes it easily the most versatile large van in the country, ready to service the farming community. Maximum cargo volume is up to 15.5 m3, with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of up to 5.5 tonnes.

The versatile Vito is also on display at NAMPO, offering farmers tangible external strengths, maximum benefits and low cost of ownership, a topic that is always a significant factor in the competitive agricultural sector.

For hardworking farmers and their families, the V-Class combines room for up to eight people and exemplary functionality with high-class appeal, comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety that distinguish automobiles bearing the three-pointed star. This makes the Mercedes, among MPVs, the perfect vehicle for those in the agricultural sector who appreciate boundless space but do not want to sacrifice style and comfort.