The T-Class compact vehicle was just presented by Mercedes. The T-Class is a more upscale and fashionable variant of the Citan LCV, which was introduced last year.
The T-Class, like the Citan, shares its underpinnings with the Renault Kangoo.
The T-Class resembles the Citan Tourer, which is the passenger variant of the Citan Panel Van, in terms of design. Optional 17-inch alloy wheels, slimmer chrome grille bezels, a slightly revised black section in the front bumper that no longer houses the foglights, and body-colored mirrors are among the visual alterations.
The T-Class has a length of 4,498 mm, a width of 1,859 mm, and a height of 1,811 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,716 mm.
The interior is identical to that of the Citan Tourer with improved specifications. In the available Style and Progressive lines, the T-Class gets more standard equipment, such as the MBUX infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility. However, because the T-Class only has a 5.5-inch screen between conventional gauges, there is no digital instrument cluster. Several Renault, Nissan, and Dacia cars share the climate controls.
Remote services, voice assistant, keyless entry, ambient lighting, Neotex imitation leather, and Artico man-made leather upholstery are among the features. The T-Class is equipped with seven airbags and a variety of driver assistance systems. The optional Driving Assistance Package, which includes Active Distance Assist Distronic and Active Steering Assist, enhances the latter.
Both sides of the minivan have sliding doors, allowing simple access to the rear bench, which is large enough to fit three child seats. Folding tables or compartments on the seatbacks are also available to rear passengers.
A conventional tailgate is standard on the T-Class, but purchasers can upgrade to a two-section back door that opens up to 180 degrees.
A limited number of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines are available for the T-Class.
In the T160d, the 1.5-liter diesel delivers 94 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque, while the T180d provides 114 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque. For a short time, the latter features a "overpower and overtorque" capability that boosts output to 119 hp and 295 Nm.
In the T160, the smaller 1.3-liter engine delivers 101 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. The T180, on the other hand, is the T-most Class's powerful variant, with 129 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. All engines come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with the diesels and the more powerful petrol engines having the option of a seven-speed DCT automatic transmission. Power is transmitted to the front wheels in all variants.
In its home market of Germany, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz T-Class will start at little under $32,024 for the entry-level T160 with manual transmission.