Widman
Member
Just picked up our new 2019/19 Unity MB. After short overnighter, here are my impressions of the new 2019 Sprinter Chassis. Sold our 2015 Unity MB for the various updates on the coach and new chassis. For me, it is a game changer. The improvements are well worth the change,
and they are:
1. now 7 speed from 5 speed, allowing a greater power band and more seamless shifting
2. steering and suspension improved: updated Continental tires; not sure if any suspension upgrades are needed, other than to alleviate the rocking side to side when exiting driveways
3. shift lever is a stalk on the column, as on MB SUVs; paddle shifters included; leather steering wheel
4. top of dash has 3 closing compartments, the center having NFC phone charging (just lay on pad)
5. MBUX multi media 10” touch screen, Apply Car Play included, intelligent navigation, speed limit assist shown on screen; addtl. screen in center of dash with multi function indication
6. multi function steering wheel
7. adaptive cruise control
8. active lane keeping assist; steering wheel vibrates and assists return into lane if wandering out of lane
9. will brake to stop automatically if senses being too close to car ahead
10. power and heated seats, memory setting; very comfortable seating, seat front extends out
11. keyless start
12. LED headlights, big improvement in brightness over old style
13. rain sensing wipers
14. large high res. back up camera video
With MBUX, it has voice command like Siri or Alexa, but command is Hey Mercedes. I can virtually control all radio and navigation settings by voice command without taking my hands off the wheel. Very intuitive.
I’m sure I am still missing some changes, but these are the most evident and welcome.
and they are:
1. now 7 speed from 5 speed, allowing a greater power band and more seamless shifting
2. steering and suspension improved: updated Continental tires; not sure if any suspension upgrades are needed, other than to alleviate the rocking side to side when exiting driveways
3. shift lever is a stalk on the column, as on MB SUVs; paddle shifters included; leather steering wheel
4. top of dash has 3 closing compartments, the center having NFC phone charging (just lay on pad)
5. MBUX multi media 10” touch screen, Apply Car Play included, intelligent navigation, speed limit assist shown on screen; addtl. screen in center of dash with multi function indication
6. multi function steering wheel
7. adaptive cruise control
8. active lane keeping assist; steering wheel vibrates and assists return into lane if wandering out of lane
9. will brake to stop automatically if senses being too close to car ahead
10. power and heated seats, memory setting; very comfortable seating, seat front extends out
11. keyless start
12. LED headlights, big improvement in brightness over old style
13. rain sensing wipers
14. large high res. back up camera video
With MBUX, it has voice command like Siri or Alexa, but command is Hey Mercedes. I can virtually control all radio and navigation settings by voice command without taking my hands off the wheel. Very intuitive.
I’m sure I am still missing some changes, but these are the most evident and welcome.