World premiere of new Merc Atego
The new Mercedes-Benz Atego made its world premiere today at Wörth am Rhein, Germany – see video footage from the event below.
The Atego is the fourth of the manufacturer’s truck family to undergo a complete makeover.
In a statement, Mercedes said the new Atego “retains its benchmark position in the light and medium weight truck segment with regard to quality, reliability, repair and maintenance costs as well as durability. Indeed, this lead has now been extended even further by the introduction of numerous innovations in relation to the drive system, chassis and cab.”
The Atego is available with seven Euro VI engines with four or six cylinders, and between 115 kW (156 hp) and 220 kW (299 hp), which are claimed to deliver significantly improved economy.
Stability Control Assist and daytime running lamps are included as standard, as is the new Mercedes PowerShift 3 eight-speed automatic transmission for engines from 175 kW (238 hp) to 220 kW (299 hp).
A redesigned cab improves ergonomics for the driver in four different variants, whilst a new suspension system is said to combine comfort with maximum handling safety. Meanwhile, an optional permanent magnet retarder provides wear-free braking as further support to the new exhaust brake.
