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New Mercedes-Benz Vito is a techier, electrified van

And there's an electric variant on offer, too.

Andrew Krok

Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.

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Andrew Krok

March 10, 2020 6:07 a.m. PT

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The new Mercedes-Benz Vito might look just like the old one, but style isn't the focus of this van refresh.

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The biggest addition to the gas-powered Vito is a new Mercedes-Benz diesel I4, which produces 236 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

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It can be paired with either rear- or all-wheel drive, as well as a nine-speed automatic transmission.

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If you want something a little more old-school, there's a front-drive Vito that rocks the old diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

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There's also the matter of the eVito, which uses a electric motor that produces 204 peak hp and 267 lb-ft of torque.

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With a 100-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, Mercedes expects the eVito's range to be about 262 miles using European measurement standards.

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The Vito also picks up another notable addition: Airmatic.

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Mercedes-Benz's air suspension arrives on the Vito for the first time, automatically balancing for loads and stiffening the ride as the driver demands.