In order to enrich the product formation of the MPV market, Mercedes-Benz has recently launched a new entry-level MPV model - Mercedes-Benz T-Class, and the new car will be positioned below the Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
Recently, the official release of the Mercedes-Benz T-Class trailer, the new car will be a new compact MPV, and is expected to be launched in the world on April 26. It is reported that the new car is based on a new generation of Citan platform to build, and its positioning is different, the new owner hits the city family car to meet leisure and travel consumers.
Although the official picture of the new car is only exposed in the front part, but the car's unconcealed spy photos were also exposed shortly after, the whole vehicle is similar to The Citan, so it is speculated that the new Mercedes-Benz T-Class will form a clearer positioning distinction with Citan in terms of naming, and Citan focuses on the small commercial market.
Looking specifically at the exposure spy photos, the new T-Class still has a longer front end and a front windshield with a large inclination angle, and maintains the same front grille design as the new Citan.
At the same time, from the slightly upturned waistline of the D-pillar and the large side sliding door design on both sides, it can be seen that the T-class is basically the same as the new Citan, so it can be concluded that the new T-class and the new Citan are from the same model.
Referring to the new Citan dimensions, the new car has a height of 1832mm (freight version) and 1811mm, the length and width are 4498*1859mm, and the wheelbase is 2716mm.
Before that, Mercedes-Benz has launched a new EQT concept car, the new car continues many of the new Citan designs, but replaced with more elements of the EQ family to make it look more refined.
Or in view of the higher positioning of the new T-class, the new car will be optimized by improving the internal configuration, and it is expected to be replaced by an LCD instrument and a larger size central control screen, including some materials on a more high-end.
Although the new Citan is also the positioning of the MPV, the car only has a 2+3 layout and does not offer a 7-seat design.
I don't know if this will be optimized into 7 seats on the new T-class, after all, the official revealed that the private market is the main development direction of the T-class model, the car will be the most characteristic of cost performance and meet the needs of the family, of which the letter T represents efficient space utilization.
In terms of power, there is no more news about the T-class model, but you can refer to the new Citan, which is equipped with a 1.3T gasoline engine and a 1.5T diesel engine jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, because the new Citan is also based on the same platform product of Renault Kangoo.
Some models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.5-litre diesel high-power version and some petrol models are also available with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Of course, there will also be a pure electric version of EQT in the future.
From the perspective of positioning, the Mercedes-Benz T-Class as a compact MPV, its main competitor will also be bmw 2 series travel version and the European market is the best-selling MPV of the same level, after all, the car and Renault Kangoo platform.
BMW 2 Series Travel Edition
Citroen Berringo
Peugeot Rifter
Toyota ProAce City
Volkswagen Kaidi
Although the new Citan shares the same platform as Renault Kangoo, Mercedes-Benz has also said that the new Climate's shock absorbers and stabilizer bars have been adjusted to make it more in line with Mercedes-Benz comfort, and equipped with a front McPherson style + rear torsion beam suspension.
It can be seen that when Mercedes-Benz created the new Citan, the official has already thought of distinguishing the new T-Class from the Citan of light commercial vehicles, so that the Mercedes-Benz T-Class can provide a more advanced interior and texture, and achieve common activity in different market segments.
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