Now there's the VW Transporter and in its most powerful version with 132 kW TDI (180 hp) with BlueMotion Technology (BMT). It is available with all models and engine-transmission versions.
The BMT package consists of engine start-stop system, brake energy regeneration, low rolling resistance tires and cruise control. In all TDI versions are intended to reduce fuel consumption by 0.5 liters per 100 kilometers. VWN it offers for the front-wheel drive with manual transmission or double circuit transmission (DSG) and four-wheel drive.
In conjunction with DSG and the multi-function display "Plus", there is also a one-way function: the driver takes his foot off the gas, the engine is decoupled and kept idle. By pressing the brake, the override function is disabled and the motor goes into recuperation mode. The prices for the Transporter TDI with 132 kW and BlueMotion Technology starting at 30,525 net.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) comes with a new special model of the van on the market.To the transporter Edition it only give as a van.
The Transporter Edition rolls on matte black 17-inch alloy wheels of the type Cascavel anthracite. On request there is the 18-inch wheels AZEV R. Also in black are the roof and the sill-pasting with the lettering Edition. In addition, the special model painted in the body color mark, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, power windows, central locking with radio remote control and safe and H7 headlamps and fog lamps including cornering. On request, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights are available.
In the interior, the transporter Edition Tasamo-cloth seats, a leather steering wheel, a leather-covered gear knob and handbrake lever and inlays. Order allows the special model now. Panel van with short wheelbase and flat roof in the colors Candy White, Salsa Red, Natural and Grey Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic
Six engines are available, three petrol and three diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine delivers 115 hp most powerful gasoline engine is the 2.0 TSI with 204 hp (150 kW). The entry-level diesel develops 102 hp (75 kW). The net prices start at 26,846 euros for the 115-horsepower gasoline engine and 28,126 euros for the 102 PS TDI.
Será um restyling...É a futura geração da Sprinter ou um restyling?
Mercedes-Benz Vans
Five assistance systems for more safety
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For its Mercedes-Benz vans future five new assistance systems in the program.According to the company is the crosswind Wizard, Wizard distance warning and Blind Spot Assist as much as world premieres in this class.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the auxiliary systems are purchased by customers in the foreseeable future.The crosswind assistant holds, according to the automaker a transporter with strong gusts on course, while the distance warning signals an insufficient distance to vehicles ahead and traffic congestion. Blind Spot Assist informed when changing lanes on dangerously close to vehicles in the adjacent lane. The two other newly introduced at the Vans assistance systems are the Lane Keeping Assist, and the high-beam assistant.
Daimler
Large vans project with Renault in sight?
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Large vans like Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter are an important interface between car and commercial vehicle division.Previously, Daimler and Volkswagen are working closely together. But the future of the project is uncertain - and the Swabians are flirting with Renault.![]()
Daimler plans during talks withRenault take over a possible cooperation in large vans. "They have expressed an interest and we have gladly taken an interest," said the head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, Volker Mornhinweg, in Stuttgart on Friday. The Swabians build with Renault is the city van Citan. In the segment of large vans Daimler currently has a partnership with Volkswagen for development and production of the models Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter, which expires 2016th Its continuation Mornhinweg According uncertain.
The negotiations on the future of cooperation to take
"The negotiations on the future of cooperation are ongoing," he said. The possible end of the partnership is not new in the industry. For some time it is likely that VW could work together in the development of a successor to the Bavarian subsidiary MAN.
Renault is the altenative?
Daimler and Renault had a well-known alternative partner's hand. The Swabians are closely since 2010 with the Franco-Japanese alliance Renault- Nissan in league.Renault has in the Sprinter class master in the model range, which is the technical basis with the NV400 from alliance partner Nissan . shares The truck world leader Daimler sold 159,000 Sprinter 2012 worldwide well - last year there were still 163,300.
Daimler drives a turnover of EUR 9.1 billion - slightly below previous year
Daimler's truck division last year had to contend with a few setbacks. The operating result was compared to the previous year by 35 percent to 541 million euros. Sales were slightly higher with EUR 9.1 billion from the previous year and also in sales, the division lost ground.
In China alone, broke sales by 35 percent. Mornhinweg explained the decline with the drop in demand for vehicles for the elevated passenger transport - such as by VIP shuttles for banks and large corporations. In Western Europe, sales declined markedly as a result of the sovereign debt crisis by 8 percent.
With savings and efficiency program to Mercedes-Benz Vans will be back on track
With a short-term savings and efficiency program that will Mornhinweg's Mercedes-Benz Vans now back on track. Later this year is the result of its view, so improved by EUR 100 million. Should not there be a reduction in personnel, he stressed. However, for example, shifts or locations could not be filled.
2013 and 2014, according to Mornhinweg again be growth years. He hopes a boost in Europe, among others from the full availability of the city and the new Sprinter van Citan.Mercedes-Benz Vans will depose 2015, more than 400,000 vehicles. An ambitious goal - last figure was 252,400.
[Daimler: projeto com a Renault em vista?
Com o futuro incerto da parceria com a VW, existem rumores de que a próxima geração Sprinter será desenvolvida em parceria com a Renault/Nissan.
Daimler: Großtransporterprojekt mit Renault in Sicht? - EUROTRANSPORT
Sim, mas não era para produzir a Sprinter...A renault já tem uma parceria com a daimler.