Mr. Martin Schulz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited, said that “The new Mercedes-Benz Viano is a seven-seated multi-purpose vehicle suitable for family. With a compact size and a narrower turning circle of just 5.5 metres, it is versatile to run around and complete all kinds of everyday demands, whether it is a pleasant business meeting at the rear seats or even comfortable ride for whoever taking the wheel during a holiday taking the whole family out for a good spin. The especially generous cabin space guarantees superior passenger comfort while its meticulous ergonomic design means fabulous convenience and highest pleasure whether in a long or short trip. It is offered a complete range of safety and convenience systems by Mercedes-Benz’s standard to ensure ultimate confidence, comfort and safety of both the driver and passengers. In addition, the new Viano’s production has been optimized for the driving conditions in Thailand, so the vehicle is fully compatible with diesel fuel oils available in Thailand.”
Being fully versatile for everyday uses, the new Viano is fitted with a displacement of 2,143 cc, turbocharged inline-four diesel engine with intercooler, producing 110kW (150hp) of power at 3,800 rpm and 330Nm of torque at 1,800-2,400rpm. The vehicle takes 12.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr and has a top speed of 181 km/hr. The transmission is a five-speed automatic system with the adjustable self-leveling rear suspension for superior comfort and driving stability in all conditions.