Mercedes-Benz Vito Range Facelift (2020) Launched

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Mercedes has updated the Vito van range for 2020, adding a handful of cosmetic revisions, a host of mechanical upgrades and, most importantly, a new all-electric drivetrain. The conventionally powered Vito will be available to order at the end of spring, with the electric eVito following this summer. Prices will be confirmed closer to each model’s launch date.

Cosmetic revisions for the new Mercedes Vito include a subtly redesigned radiator grille, fresh upholstery, new interior air vents, a new seven-inch infotainment system, and a host of additional customisation options, including a further four paint colours and a choice of four new alloy wheel designs, ranging between 17 and 19 inches in diameter.

The eVito’s all-electric powertrain is identical to the system found in the recently revealed EQV luxury MPV. It comprises a 100kWh battery pack and a front-mounted electric motor, which develops 201bhp and 362Nm of torque. Mercedes says the eVito has a maximum range of 262 miles and that, when plugged into a 50kW DC fast-charger, it’ll recover a 10–80 percent charge in around an hour and 20 minutes.

Buyers can have their Vito van in a choice of three wheelbases and three body styles, including a standard panel van, a crew van and an nine-seat tourer. Mercedes also says the panel van variant boasts the highest payload in its class, offering enough grunt to haul up to 1,369kg.

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Facelifted 2020 Mercedes Vito panel van on sale now

The updated Mercedes Vito panel van is on sale now, with prices starting from £22,845 excluding VAT. The revised model features a handful of cosmetic revisions, a host of mechanical upgrades and the option of an all-electric drivetrain.

Mercedes’s facelifted Vito is available in three trim-levels – Progressive, Premium and Sport. Standard equipment includes front fog lamps, cruise control, an alarm system, a reversing camera, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, a multifunction steering wheel and a seven-inch infotainment system which offers support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Prices for the Vito Premium start from £29,550 excluding VAT. Upgrades over the entry-level Progressive model include 17-inch alloy wheels, electrically folding door mirrors, a chrome radiator grille, body coloured bumpers and metallic paint. Inside, buyers get air conditioning and velour floor mats, along with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission.

The Vito Sport is priced from £40,745. The trim-level is only available on the Crew Van model, but it adds a host of extra equipment including black leatherette upholstery, a heated windscreen, heated front seats and an upgraded seven-inch touchscreen. Exterior revisions include AMG side skirts, sports suspension, roof rails and a few unique decals.

Mercedes has confirmed that it will launch a new all-electric version of the Vito panel van later this year, called the eVito. Prices will be confirmed closer to the model’s on-sale date but, when it does reach UK showrooms, it’ll join a growing market of all-electric commercial vehicles – rivalling the new Vauxhall Vivaro-e and the upcoming all-electric Ford Transit.

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