- Thanks to an array of interior and technological updates, an even more spectacular driving and riding experience has been achieved
Mercedes-Benz Vans is proud to announce that the new Sprinter Inkanyezi will be hitting the road at the end of April 2023.
Since its release in 2021, the Sprinter Inkanyezi has become known as a remarkably durable, safe and dependable commuter vehicle. Designed specifically for the South African traveller and landscape, the Inkanyezi offers the ideal balance between functionality and comfort. With a seating capacity of up to 22 passengers plus a driver, the Inkanyezi offers the South African taxi industry maximum efficiency and economy whilst ensuring top-notch safety and comfort.
Speaking of the updated model, Marinus Venter, the Head of Product & Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Vans SA, says, “At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we are committed to continuously seeking new ways to embrace our customers, to provide them with the most desirable vans and services. With the latest version of the Sprinter Inkanyezi, I am pleased to say that we have achieved this commitment. By keeping our customers at the forefront of every decision along the way, we have managed to keep all the best-loved features of the original Inkanyezi whilst creating exciting enhancements to further delight our customers.”
All-New OM 654 Engine and Vehicle Enhancements
At the core of the new Inkanyezi is an updated, all-aluminium OM 654 Engine, which offers a significantly more compact engine design than the previous unit. Additionally, the new design includes an innovative placement of all exhaust-gas-cleaning technologies close to the engine, resulting in low heat losses and favourable working conditions.
Further enhancements to the Inkanyezi include more comfortable seat finishes. The material finish looks both stylish and offers a soft-to-the-touch texture, which is more pleasant for travelling. To match the seats, the Inkanyezi’s interior has also been redesigned with a dark finish, complete with jet-black window frames, to instantly create a luxurious atmosphere.
New technological additions include a Bluetooth radio and speaker system, which has been included as a standard equipment feature in the new Inkanyezi. The vehicle also comes with USB Ports in each row, which are conveniently located for passengers to easily charge their electronic devices.
Other standard equipment additions include lightweight parcel shelves on both sides of the van, for passengers to stow their belongings. A remodelled lap belt design ensures that maximum safety is matched with maximum comfort when travelling.
| MBSA Suggested Retail Price Ex VAT | R 899,992-00 |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (907) |
| Vehicle Type | Sprinter 516 CDI Inkanyezi |
| Baumuster | 90765523-ZB7 |
| Drive | RWD |
| Engine | Engine version Euro III |
| Engine Power | 110 kW |
| Wheelbase | 4325 mm |
| GVM | 5000 kg |
| Transmission | 6-Speed ECO Gear Manual Transmission |
| Seating capacity | 1 Driver + 22 Passengers |
| Vehicle Specifications | |
| Heated Ext mirror | Standard |
| Front Cup holders | Standard |
| Tinted glass, filter-band | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard |
| Adaptive brake light | Standard |
| ECO start/stop function | Standard |
| Driver’s seat airbag | Standard |
| Airbag, co-driver | Standard |
| Rollover test measure ECE | Standard |
| Seatbelt reminder, co-driver | Standard |
| Seatbelt warning, driver | Standard |
| Automatic driving lights | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard |
| Crosswind Assist | Standard |
| Radio | Standard |
| Acoustic package | Standard |
| Black & Grey Fabric Seats | Standard |
| Rear Lap Belts | Standard |
| Marley Rubber Floor | Standard |
| Side Step & Grab Handle | Standard |
| Felt Window Frames | Standard |
| USB Socket, 5 V (E1U) | Standard |
| Parcel Shelves (both sides) | Standard |
| USB Charging Ports in each row | Standard |
| Tow Bar | Standard |
| First-aid kit | Standard |
Available with Financing that Works for You
The Inkanyezi is available at Mercedes-Benz commercial dealers across South Africa. For a limited time only, the Sprinter Inkanyezi can be purchased on a no-deposit, fixed interest rate offer, at R22,899 pm*, subject to credit approval & while stock lasts. *For more information and the full terms and conditions on this offer, visit: https://www.mercedes-benz.co.za/vans/en/sprinter/inkanyezi/offer.
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