If touring in 5-star luxury is what you are looking for, you need to find a tour operator with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Luxe in their fleet.
Bristling with an array of premium finishes, the Luxe Sprinter conversion focuses on comfort, spaciousness and luxury touchpoints and Marinus Venter, the Head of Product & Marketing Mercedes-Benz Vans SA, says: “Our aim is to offer the world’s most desirable vans and services. As part of this aim, Mercedes-Benz Vans has recognised the need for a solution that caters to high-end clientele within the tourism industry.
“The Luxe Sprinter conversion done in conjunction with one of our VanPartners is the embodiment of this solution, providing opulence, exceptional performance and safety on the road. The Sprinter meets the demands of commercial clients who are aiming to reduce their overall cost of ownership, all while preserving an air of refined luxury and offering extensive customisation options.”
The Luxe comes with a choice of three diesel engine options with different powers outputs and an automatic transmission with fully integrated electro-hydraulic gearbox control.
A ‘modest’ conversion starts at R250 000 excluding VAT – or they can go all out as per the unit pictured which was done by CT Convert.
Luxury elements included in the featured conversion include:
- 14 luxurious reclining seats, mounted for better leg room and height and tested according to European safety standards.
- Eco-leather seat covers.
- Locally sourced, environmentally friendly side panels.
- Noise and heat insulation to allow for a more comfortable driving experience.
- Bonded windows for enhanced viewing comfort.
- Air-conditioning system that has been specifically developed for the local environment.
- Parcel shelves with individual reading lights, USBs and air vents for each passenger.
- Public Address (PA) system for seamless communication from the cockpit to the passenger compartment.
- Fridge with a volume of 40 litres.
- Entertainment system mounted for optimal passenger experience.
The Luxe Sprinter conversion can also be completed on any Sprinter base vehicle. Depending on the specific requirements of the client, Sprinters are available in three vehicle lengths: standard, long and extra-long; and two roof heights: standard and high.
Colin Windell – proudly CHANGECARS
