120kW diesel engine available to Mercedes-Benz van buyers…

Buyers of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class van now get the option of a lower output version of the 2.1 litre turbo-diesel engine.

The announcement of the new engine option comes as Mercedes-Benz enjoys a more than 38% increase in local demand for the model this year.

Joining the existing entry-level Mercedes-Benz Valente and the flagship V 250 AVANTGARDE, the new lower output engine will feature in what will be known as the V220.

Boasting 120kW and 380Nm, the V 220 will be priced from $74,990.

Sabine Wagner is in charge of Product Management and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia, she tells us the V 220 was a variant regularly requested by buyers.

“V 220 provides a solution for customers who don’t need the same level of power and features provided by the V 250 AVANTGARDE, but still require exemplary functionality and typical strengths of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.”

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