Offered in panel van, minibus, crew cab and chassis cab guises, the Sprinter 4x4 features an on-demand, button-activated all-wheel drive system that divides torque between the front and rear axles on a 35% / 65% split. This works in conjunction with the 4ETS electronic traction device, which is fitted instead of mechanical differential locks, and the Sprinter’s always-on adaptive electronic stability program.
To help make the most of that set-up, extra ground clearance is provided by a higher ride height. However, for more serious off-road driving a low range reduction gear, hill-start assist, deep-tread tyres and hill descent control are all on the options list.
Buyers have a choice of 2.15 litre four-cylinder or 3.0 litre six-cylinder diesel engines. The former comes with either 127 bhp (95 kW / 129 PS) or 161 bhp (120 kW / 163 PS), while the latter produces 187 bhp (140 kW / 190 PS). Gross vehicle weights of 3.5 or 5.0 tonnes can be specified.
Although UK prices have yet to be confirmed, in Germany the 4x4 versions of the Sprinter carry a premium of €8,391 (plus VAT).
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