Daimler has unveiled today the new generation 2011 Mercedes Viano van that comes with various styling and technology upgrades. The 2011 Mercedes Viano offers an improved quality of interior materials and a new ambient lighting system for the passengers compartment. It features individual LED reading lamps as well as fiber optic units. The 2011 Mercedes Viano also offers a Rear Seat Entertainment system, re-designed seats, a new steering wheel.
The 2011 Mercedes Viano features a new suspension system that offers improved comfort and better handling and is equipped with the company's BlueEFFICIENCY technology. This reduces the CO2 emissions level and the fuel consumption.
The 2011 Mercedes Viano will offer a choice between four and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines with power outputs ranging from 100 kW (126 hp) to 190 kW (258 hp).
The 2011 Mercedes Viano price list will be announced at a later date.
Mercedes Press Release:
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano raises the benchmark for comfort, material quality and
efficiency in large-capacity vehicles to a whole new level. The improved interior of both cockpit and passenger compartment sets new standards, as does an efficient new drive system. The vehicle's unique BlueEFFICIENCY technology, which comes as standard, ensures maximum fuel economy and minimum environmental impact. The new suspension offers comfort in conjunction with driving enjoyment and active safety, while the fresh styling of the Viano takes cues from the current Mercedes-Benz passenger car range to give the Viano a character all of its own.
Interior: comfort and operating convenience better than ever
New interior trim materials improve the look of the Viano significantly and improve its inherent functionality still further. A key feature of a new lighting concept for the passenger compartment is the impressive ambient lighting system. This comprises individual LED reading lamps as well as fiber optic units, while the whole system can be dimmed. New optional extras such as the Rear Seat Entertainment system enhance passenger travel comfort. Both driver and passengers ride in style on seats with redesigned upholstery. The upgrading of the cockpit ranges from new control buttons to a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel. All vehicle occupants benefit from significantly reduced noise levels.
New suspension melds ride comfort, driving enjoyment and active safety
At the heart of the new suspension is a combination of ride comfort, driving enjoyment and active safety that takes the handling safety as well as the comfort of the vehicle to hitherto unknown levels. Both front and rear axles have been revised in every detail and specially tuned to match each specific model. As a result the Viano's handling is precise, predictable and safe, while it also delivers excellent performance in terms of comfort, ride and noise.
Drive system: extremely clean and economical BlueEFFICIENCY technology
Exceptional efficiency, delivering low emissions and fuel consumption, is key to the new drive system. In all versions, the Viano meets EU 5 emission standards. CO2 emissions and fuel consumption could be reduced by up to 15 percent compared with the previous models, giving record figures.
In conjunction with the sophisticated engineering of the current generation of four and six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engines, this is achieved through the BlueEFFICIENCY technology that comes as standard on the Viano. This encompasses on-demand activation of major assemblies, an ECO start/stop system and optimised low-resistance tyres. The new six-speed transmission, standard in combination with all four-cylinder diesel engines, also helps reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Its broad gear ratio spread allows excellent traction at low speeds, while at higher speeds revs and thus fuel consumption are reduced.
The smooth-running four and six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines in the Viano range in output from 100 kW (126 hp) to 190 kW (258 hp).
New look emphasises independent character
Externally, the new generation Mercedes-Benz Viano is differentiated from previous models by a new, distinctive headlamp design reminiscent of the current
Mercedes-Benz passenger car range and by a redesigned rear end. This gives the
Mercedes-Benz Viano a more independent character than ever before.
