2023 Mercedes-Benz T-Class unveiled | CarExpert
People who move people are not dead, they are more true to their American name – minivan – than ever before, with the new Mercedes-Benz T-Class just the latest product based on a European truck.
Use Mercedes-Benz Citan As its starting point, the T-Class features distinct color-coded bumpers, two sliding rear doors, raised rear doors, and more fancy grille treatments.
With badge engineering being the name of the game in the commercial vehicle world, the Citan/T-Class shares its powertrain, platform, doors, and core body structure with Renault Kangoo.
Both the Citan and T-Class have a completely unique front and dashboard design compared to their more modest Renault brethren.
At launch the T-Class was only available in short wheelbase form. Measure Length 4498mm, Width 1859mm, Height 1811mm and ride on a Wheelbase 2716mmThe SWB T-Class has space for up to five people.
A long-wheelbase model will join the range in the not-too-distant future and can accommodate up to seven people across three rows of seats.
The interior comes standard with a 7.0-inch touchscreen display running the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system, a 5.5-inch multi-function display, air-conditioning, a multi-function steering wheel. , rear luggage cover, leatherette surface and included gloves. box.
High-end models get bright yellow interior trim pieces, contrast stitching, configurable LED interior lighting and folding tables integrated into the front seat backs.
On the safety front, the T-Class can get parking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, fatigue monitoring, and trailer stability assist.
T160d | T180d | T160 | T180 | |
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Move | 1.5 liters | 1.5 liters | 1.3 liters | 1.3 liters |
Hunger | turbocharger | turbocharger | turbocharger | turbocharger |
Cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Fuel | Diesel oil | Diesel oil | Petroleum | Petroleum |
Power | 70kW | 85kW | 75kW | 96kW |
Torque | 260Nm | 270Nm | 200Nm | 240Nm |
0-100km/h | 15.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
L / 100km | 5.3 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 6.6 |
At some stage in the vehicle’s lifecycle, several all-electric versions, labeled eCitan for vans and EQTs for passenger vehicles, will join the lineup.
The two models will likely feature the same powertrain as the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, combining a 75kW electric motor driving the front wheels with a 45kWh battery pack that should do well for a 265km WLTP range.
Internal combustion versions of the T-Class are likely to go on sale later this year across Europe.