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| 29-03-2012 at 08:00: Mercedes-Benz Expands Range with Valente | |
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“We have developed the Valente following feedback from our customers and dealers to provide a mid-range people mover variant below the upscale Viano. “Based on the highly regarded Vito and Viano platform and working closely with my colleague Horst von Sanden from Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, we have created a new vehicle and a new name plate called the Mercedes-Benz Valente (pronounced: va-len-tey)” said Dr Kolja Rebstock, Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz, Commercial Vehicles. “We have repositioned the Vito Wagon at the new MSLP of $49,990 including GST (a reduction of $3,000). With the Valente at $54,490 and the Viano at $70,946 there are three very distinct price points for out range of people movers”. The Valente is powered by a 2.2L 4 cylinder CDI engine producing 120kW and 360Nm. With the benefit of twin turbo flexibility, the Valente delivers peak torque from as low as 1,600rpm through to 2,400rpm. This will ensure that the Valente will have no trouble with 8 adults, luggage and a caravan. While it may be strong and powerful, it’s also fuel efficient achieving only 8.2L/100km and emitting a mere 216g/km. Available in one highly specified level, the Valente comes with a host of standard equipment and has a MSLP of $54,490 including GST (excluding on-road costs). In terms of appearance, the Valente is every bit a member of the Mercedes-Benz family with 17” Alloy wheels, dark tinted windows from the b-pillar round and day-time running lights all featured as standard. “With standard features such as 17” alloy wheels, 8-seat, THERMOTRONIC air conditioning, light and rain sensor, Bluetooth and a leather multifunction steering wheel, the Valente offers customers the quality, value and practicality which is a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz and we expect that it will strongly make its presence felt in the people mover segment”, said Rebstock “The Valente is built on the same platform as the Vito and Viano models, the Valente will provide customers with a family vehicle which is truly easy to own, easy to drive and is priced right in the heart of the people mover segment”. Specifications EngineNo. of cylinders4Bore/stroke (mm)83/99Total displacement (cc)2143Rated output (kW @ rpm)120kW @ 3800rpmMax torque (Nm @ rpm)360Nm @ 1600-2400rpmFuel supplyCommon rail direct injectionAir InductionIntercooled (2 stage) turbo chargersFuel tank capacity (L)Approx. 75Fuel consumption (L/100km)8.2Emission (g/km)216 (EU5)Transmission5 Speed AutomaticDrive TypeRear WheelFront suspensionIndependent suspension; McPherson strut with stabiliserRear SuspensionIndependent suspension; coil springs, semi-trailing armsWeights & Capacities (kg)Unladen weight2155Gross vehicle3050Trailer load with brakes2000Trailer load without brakes750Dimensions (mm)Length5008Width (body)1901Width (with door mirrors)2253Height1875Ground clearence149Sliding door opening (WxH)985 x 1240Tailgate opening (WxH)1196 x 1220Luggage compartment volume730LInterior height1338Other specificationSeating8Turning circle (m)11.8Rim (inches)7.0Jx17Tyre profile 225/55 R17225/55 R17
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Mercedes-Benz has released pricing and specification details of its new entrant in the people mover segment, the eight seat Valente.^ Back to top ^
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