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The Sprinter 4x4 was recently approved for the US & Canada by Daimler Management.
The All-Wheel Drive of the Sprinter 4x4 is based on the Mercedes-Benz 4ETS Electronic Traction System. The AWD is engaged with the engine running and with the vehicle stationary or at low speeds up to 10 km/h. It involves an electric motor engaging a spur-gear pair on the transfer case. In contrast to other systems of this type, the engage-able AWD in the Sprinter does not result in a rigid through-drive. Power is transmitted variably; all elements of the standard-equipment ADAPTIVE ESP, including ASR acceleration skid control, remain operational while the all-wheel drive is engaged. The AWD system is integrated into the Adaptive ESP.
Expect Q4 2014 launch as a MY15.
Don't ask me for pricing :p
This is extremely fresh news, that came about at a case study held a month ago. We have received no official documents, other than the information I posted above.
I expect no other news or gossip to trickle down on this subject until Summer 2014, but hopefully this is of interest to many of you. Fire up the rumor mill!
The All-Wheel Drive of the Sprinter 4x4 is based on the Mercedes-Benz 4ETS Electronic Traction System. The AWD is engaged with the engine running and with the vehicle stationary or at low speeds up to 10 km/h. It involves an electric motor engaging a spur-gear pair on the transfer case. In contrast to other systems of this type, the engage-able AWD in the Sprinter does not result in a rigid through-drive. Power is transmitted variably; all elements of the standard-equipment ADAPTIVE ESP, including ASR acceleration skid control, remain operational while the all-wheel drive is engaged. The AWD system is integrated into the Adaptive ESP.
Expect Q4 2014 launch as a MY15.
Don't ask me for pricing :p
This is extremely fresh news, that came about at a case study held a month ago. We have received no official documents, other than the information I posted above.
I expect no other news or gossip to trickle down on this subject until Summer 2014, but hopefully this is of interest to many of you. Fire up the rumor mill!