| Travelers on the streets of European cities can now | | | | row of seats has also been moved down to this |
| enjoy being transported from one place to another in | | | | low-floor zone and the higher floor is just one step |
| the comfort of the Mercedes Sprinter Minibus. This | | | | up. |
| model was introduced in 2006 at the International | | | | There will also be a new ticket counter that will make |
| Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany, and | | | | transactions more hassle-free and the fire |
| since then they have quickly taken over a sizeable | | | | extinguisher and breakdown kit will be able to fit |
| market share. The fleet of buses now includes | | | | within the counter. The new model will feature rear |
| several models including the Sprinter Transfer, | | | | air suspension as well as a suspension driver seat. A |
| Sprinter Travel, Sprinter Mobility, and Sprinter City 65. | | | | new LED matrix sign will illuminate the destination of |
| The History of the Sprinter | | | | the minibus and the roof hatch will be operated |
| This vehicle was first built under the Mercedes-Benz | | | | electrically. |
| label by Daimler AG in Germany and Argentina in | | | | The Mercedes Sprinter is Very Versatile |
| 1995. It was only introduced in Europe for several | | | | While it does make an excellent minibus transport, it |
| years and it was designed to replace the full size | | | | has found wide use as other types of service |
| Mercedes-Benz T1 van that had not been truly | | | | vehicles in many parts of the world. For example, the |
| updated since the 1970s. Launched in the United | | | | vehicles have been adapted into ambulances with |
| States in 2001 as a Freightliner, it was marketed as a | | | | extensive use in Hong Kong, London, and Brazil. They |
| commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle in 2003. | | | | are very popular for cargo transport as well as |
| The City 65 Model is one of the Most Popular | | | | courier and packaging services. |
| European Bus Choices | | | | A Well Built Vehicle |
| The City 65 vehicle is the best-selling regular-service | | | | The Sprinter has become such a popular vehicle of |
| minibus in Western Europe. It is a larger model than | | | | choice by so many because of its excellent fuel |
| past designs with 7.7 meters in length compared with | | | | economy of about 25 miles to the gallon, and it low |
| 6.9 meters in the older Sprinter City 35. It can also | | | | ownership costs. The very unique and recognizable |
| accommodate up to 30 passengers. The engine | | | | design provides for plenty of head room or easy |
| specs include a Euro 4-cyclinder turbodiesel engine | | | | cargo stacking. |
| with 150 horsepower or 110kW of output. | | | | Plus, all sorts of helpful features like rear parking |
| For the 2009 year, there are plenty of great | | | | assist and integrated phone connectivity make it |
| upgrades in the City 65 model. First, there will be | | | | very attractive to a wide variety of business owners. |
| more low-floor area between the axles; ten percent | | | | Whether you want to haul around happy passengers |
| more, in fact, making it easier and roomier for | | | | or heavy cargo, the Mercedes Sprinter is a great |
| passengers to get on and off the minibus. The first | | | | commercial vehicle choice. |