NEW FOR 2012: - Standard heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, trailer hitch prep package - Optional Kumho tires and 4.182 axle ratio available on 2500 models - Changes to optional equipment and packages For 2012, changes to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are in trim. All models receive standard heated power mirrors and a trailer hitch preparation package. There are changes to several of the option packages, including those which previously added heated power mirrors and trailer hitch prep as additional equipment. The Convenience Package adds two additional keys and deletes the comfort driver’s seat; the Premium Package adds two keys and deletes the driver and passenger comfort seats. Both the driver and passenger comfort seats are now added with a new Comfort Seat Package. The Basic Window Package adds privacy glass, while a new Deluxe Appearance Package for passenger vans adds a chrome grille and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Sprinter is available as a cargo van, passenger van and chassis cab. The passenger van comes as a 2500, while the cargo van comes as a 2500 or 3500. The chassis cab is a 3500 only. The passenger van is available in standard or long length, with standard or high roof. The cargo van is available in standard, long or extra-long length, in standard or high roof. The passenger van seats up to 12 people. All Sprinter models use a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel BlueTec engine with five-speed automatic transmission. Features on the passenger van include 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, adjustable co-driver’s seat, driver and co-driver armrests, electrically-powered hot-air auxiliary heater, tire pressure monitoring system, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, heated power mirrors, trailer hitch prep package, CD stereo, hill start assist, and heat-insulating glass. Numerous options and packages are available for the passenger van, including comfort front seats, chrome grille, interior convenience lighting, electrically heated windshield, alloy wheels, Parktronic parking sensor, Bluetooth connectivity, bi-xenon headlamps, and swivel front seats.
