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Mercedes Vans: what makes them so popular

June 10th, 2010

Mercedes SprinterFor years now when people have thought of a van they have thought of a minivan. The minivan has ruled the market for decades now. If you had a large family the only way to get them around was in a minivan. That is starting to change, the Mercedes Sprinter is quickly becoming one of the most popular options on the market. The Sprinter is a full size van, in fact it is bigger than a full size van. How did this happen against all logic? What makes the Mercedes van so popular.

The primary reason that most people choose the Mercedes Sprinter is it’s size. The Sprinter was designed as a delivery van and it has room to spare. There is seating for up to ten people with plenty of cargo space as well. The seats can be easily removed if you need more space to haul a large load. The Sprinter is also good for carrying objects that would be to tall to fit into another van, there is plenty of headroom.

You would think that a van with that much cargo space would be a gas guzzler but you would be wrong. Surprisingly the most fuel efficient van on the market isn’t a minivan but the much larger Sprinter. Given today’s gas prices as well as the need to reduce our greenhouse emissions this has made the Mercedes van very popular with buyers and people looking for van leasing offers alike.

Despite it’s size and carrying capacity the Sprinter is very easy to drive. A lot of people are intimidated to drive a large vehicle, that’s why minivans became popular in the first place. This isn’t an issue with the Sprinter. The steering is smooth and the van has a surprisingly small turning radius, getting around tight corners isn’t an issue.

Although originally designed for hauling cargo, Mercedes now offer all of the features would be expected on any family car. Heated seats, a sun roof, and climate control are all available. The sprinter also comes with all of the standard safety features, anti lock brakes and stability control

One of the biggest reasons that the Mercedes Sprinter has become so popular is that it can be used for so many different things. It can be used to haul cargo, or to drive the family around. The Sprinter is also being used as shuttle bus. Many businesses are finding that the Sprinter is a much more efficient way to get people around than the buses they had been using previously.

In addition to being the most practical option on the market a lot of people will tell you that it is also one of the most stylish vans available. Although this is a matter of taste, it is undeniable that the Mercedes Sprinter is one of a kind and people do notice them. If you are in the market for a van there is no better option than the Mercedes Sprinter.

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