Mercedes-Benz took the unusual step of revealing the North American versions of its new V-Class vans at the SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas today.
Whereas the rest of the world will keep the V-Class and Vito nameplates, the midsize van will be named Metris in the U.S. and Canada. It will go on sale in the fall of 2015 offering both passenger and commercial versions.
No other details were shared about the Metris that will be showcased in Las Vegas through four conceptual models, including the RENNtech Party/DJ Van, the HQ Custom Design Luxury Van, the RADO Fire Chief Concept Truck and the Garmin: Mobile Golf Pro Shop.
“We are pleased to reconfirm our September announcement at the IAA Truck Show in Hannover that we will launch a midsize commercial van in the US market in fall 2015,” said Bernie Glaser, Vice President and Managing Director of Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
“It is only logical that we take a global approach and also expand our successful vans business in the USA. Our SEMA “Mission Metris” presence with 4 different van concepts will be an effective way for us to hit the ground running to announce the nameplate ‘Mercedes-Benz Metris’ and to show off its unmatched versatility, size, and safety,” he added.
Besides the new Metris concepts, Mercedes also announced the 2015MY Sprinter that gains optional 4×4 and super high roof editions, standard Crosswind Assist on 2500 models and extended service intervals up to 20,000 miles, up from the 2014MY’s 15,000 miles.
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