Vito crewbus brochure - Mercedes-Benz

Keeping you firmly on track for successComfort suspension and permanent 4x4 all-wheel drive 1Exhilarating handling. Power only counts if it is confidentlytransferred to the road. Thanks to its sophisticated comfortsuspension the Vito plants its power onto the road in anexemplary way. The optimum spring and damper settings,premium comfort mounts, and plenty of fine attention todetail are noticeable over every mile in the high level of ridecomfort, smooth rolling characteristics and low noise level.Getting to grips with the toughest road conditions.For those who encounter tough conditions on a regular basis,we recommend the optional 4x4 permanent all-wheeldrive 1 . This system truly excels in poor weather and roadconditions with its combination of increased traction,enhanced directional stability and the latest generationof ESP . The permanent all-wheel drive 1 transfers theengine power to all four wheels simultaneously, splitting it35 : 65 between the front and rear axle.▸ Comfort-oriented suspension▸ Rear-wheel drive for improved traction, better climbingcapability, excellent handling (even when fully laden)and reduced torque steer▸ Optional air suspension with automatic level control onrear axle (not available for all-wheel drive)▸ Permanent all-wheel drive1as an option▸ Pleasantly small turning circles, even for all-wheel driveversion1Available for Vito 113 CDI and 116 CDI.All-wheel drive is not available in all countries4ETS. The 4x4 models employ the 4ETS electronic traction system instead ofmechanical differential locks. This system is activated when one or more wheelsbegin to spin. It brakes the spinning wheels individually, thereby increasing thedrive torque on the wheels which still have sufficient gripThe vehicle’s high suspension comfort combineswith the tried and tested rear-wheel drive to providefor impressive traction in the most diverse loadsituations, as well as safe handling (illustration showsall-wheel drive)Technology | Chassis and 4x4 all-wheel drive23