2022 Mercedes-Benz T-Class is the premium minivan for city dwellers

Mercedes-Benz final summer time revealed a redesigned model of its Citan compact business van, and this week the automaker revealed the van’s passenger-oriented T-Class twin.

There are no plans to deliver both model to the U.S., so native readers should not get their hopes up. In Europe, the T-Class will go on sale shortly with a beginning worth of lower than 30,000 euros (roughly $31,695).

The T-Class, similar to the Citan, relies on the platform of the Renault Kangoo. It measures 177 inches in size and accommodates 5 seats, however patrons prepared to attend can look ahead to a long-wheelbase possibility measuring nearer to 195 inches and that includes seven seats.

Commonplace options embrace 16-inch wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment (which incorporates Apple Automotive Play and Android Auto), and a 5.5-inch display screen within the instrument cluster. Many driver-assist options are additionally normal, together with computerized emergency braking, blind spot and cross site visitors warning, and lane preserve help.

Powertrains are shared with the Citan, which means a variety of diesel and gasoline inline-4s, with probably the most highly effective delivering 128 hp. Drive is to the entrance wheels and transmissions embrace 6-speed handbook and 7-speed dual-clutch choices.

An electrical EQT can also be due out later this yr. Particulars for the EQT will probably be introduced nearer to the market launch however a variety approaching 150 miles and the likelihood to cost from 10-80% in 40 minutes are anticipated.