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The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rolls off the assembly line

First series-produced unit is manufactured at the Düsseldorf plant The new Sprinter features five new safety and assistance systems, including three van firsts Volker Mornhinweg: “The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again enabled us to set the bar higher for the van sector.”   After over eight million kilometers of test drives, and an investment … Continued

  • First series-produced unit is manufactured at the Düsseldorf plant
  • The new Sprinter features five new safety and assistance systems, including three van firsts
  • Volker Mornhinweg: “The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again enabled us to set the bar higher for the van sector.”

 

After over eight million kilometers of test drives, and an investment of €25 million in the two German van plants in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, the first new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has now rolled off the assembly line in Düsseldorf. As a result, Mercedes-Benz Vans is writing a new chapter in the Sprinter success story and once again setting benchmarks for the van sector. The new Sprinter features five new safety and assistance systems, including three van premieres. It is the first van to have engines that meet the future Euro VI emissions standard, and its incredible fuel consumption values (as low as 6.3 liters per 100 km) make it by far the best vehicle in its class when it comes to fuel efficiency. In the large vans segment, the Sprinter also impresses with its striking appearance.

For all of these reasons, a festive ceremony was held to mark the launch of series production at the Düsseldorf plant. At the celebration, the first new Sprinter was unveiled to numerous employees by Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans; Dr. Sascha Paasche, Head of Engineering at Mercedes-Benz Vans; Rainer Ruess, Head of Production at Mercedes-Benz Vans; and Martin Kelterer, Director of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Düsseldorf. At the start of series production, Volker Mornhinweg said, “The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again enabled us to set the bar higher for the van sector. The new Sprinter’s safety, efficiency, and quality are unmatched by any other van, and the vehicle remains a pioneer in the large van segment. The new Sprinter is the global vehicle in the commercial vehicle sector. The start of series production has really gotten the ball rolling, and I’m delighted to work together with all of you to continue the Sprinter success story.”

Get together at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf Plant on occasion of the start of series production of the new Sprinter. From left to right: Rainer Ruess, Head of Operations Mercedes-Benz Vans, Dr. Sascha Paasche, Head of Engineering Mercedes-Benz Vans, Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans and Martin Kelterer, Head of Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf Plant.

At the ceremony, Plant Director Martin Kelterer added, “Today is a very special day for our Düsseldorf van plant. We are of course extremely happy about the new Sprinter. All of the employees at the plant worked extremely hard to make this day happen and to prepare themselves for the new production processes. This shows that we have a highly motivated and qualified team whose members are extremely committed to their work. Thank you very much for your dedication. I wish all of us great success with the new Sprinter!”

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