Mercedes-Benz has beefed up the safety specification for the Vito van in South Africa.

The Vito is 25 years old this year and the latest update to come from Mercedes-Benz includes the addition of Blind Spot Assist. Other safety and driver assistance features offered for the Vito include Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Brake Assist, digital rearview mirror, Crosswind Assist and Attention Assist.

This follows the introduction of the facelifted Vito which was introduced earlier in 2021 with mild styling revisions and cabin enhancements.

Buyers have 3 body styles to choose from including Panel Van, Mixto or Tourer.

What engines are on offer for the Vito?

Depending on the type of Vito you decide to go for, the Vito is powered by a 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine with 84 kW and 270 Nm of torque on offer or it can be had with a more powerful 2.1-litre turbodiesel engine with either 100 kW and 330 Nm or 120 kW and 380 Nm. A 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission is also offered.

The top-of-the-ranger Vito 119 Tourer Select, however, offers 140 kW and 440 Nm from its 2.1-litre turbodiesel engine.

What is the price for the Mercedes-Benz Vito in South Africa?

Vito 111 CDI Panel Van – R573 041

Vito 114 CDI Panel Van – R597 056

Vito 116 CDI Panel Van – R677 085

Vito 111 CDI Mixto – R668 489

Vito 116 CDI Mixto – R895 584

Vito 111 CDI Tourer (Base) – R630 667

Vito 111 CDI Tourer Pro – R771 647

Vito 114 CDI Tourer Pro – R803 921

Vito 116 CDI Tourer Pro – R911 432

Vito 116 CDI Tourer Select – R1 081 227

Vito 119 CDI Tourer Select – R1 117 792

The Vito is sold with a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000km ServiceCare BestBasic service contract.

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