DIMO launches new Mercedes-Benz Vito van
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Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), one of the leading automobile companies in Sri Lanka and authorized distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the island, officially launched the new generation of Mercs Vito Van at a ceremony held recently.
The first set of Mercedes–Benz Vito Vans was ceremoniously handed over to Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa Sri Lanka and Diethelm Travel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd at this ceremony.
Manufactured in Spain, the new Vito comes with a brand new body design and is available as both passenger and dual purpose vans. Similar to other Mercedes-Benz passenger car counterparts, the Vito is a Rear Wheel Drive van that offers the highest power in its class of 163BHP, officials of the company said.
Its power train is coupled to a 7-speed forward transmission (7-G tronic) which can be operated using the F1 style paddle shifters on the steering wheel. It boasts of the highest GVW in its class of 3 Tonnes and a higher loading capacity amongst similar sized vans. The Vito has a new generation Euro 4 Grade III engine which has a fuel efficiency of 17.2 km/l* (Combined/Averg).
The new Vito comes with a unique set of state-of-the-art features and equipment that guarantees a combination of the highest safety, comfort and luxury to its occupants.
Ranjith Pandithage, Chairman/Managing Director of DIMO, told the gathering at the launching ceremony that as with all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it comes with an array of innovative assistance and safety systems that will provide you an experience like no other vehicle in its class.
He added that global giants have embraced the Vito van for their most challenging of tasks and in Sri Lanka it is no different. “DIMO’s after sales service will ensure that all Vito vans are running smoothly and getting you to your destination in safety and comfort.”