Mercedes-Benz is working on a new small van, called the T-Class.

Mercedes-Benz has announced it will be building a new entrant for the small van segment. Called the Mercedes-Benz T-Class, the newcomer will be developed in cooperation with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

"With the new Mercedes-Benz T-Class, we will offer a vehicle which makes it possible for families and those with active pastimes to step into the Mercedes-Benz world. These customers seek attractive and practical compact vehicles – and it is precisely these demands which the new T-Class fulfils", says MarcusBreitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans.

The teaser image attached to this release shows a typical van shape and it's expected the newcomer will featurewide-opening sliding doors. There will be both internal combustion engines on offer as well as a fully-electric version.

As for an arrival date, Mercedes-Benz has said customers will be taking delivery from the first half of 2022.

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