BERLIN — Mercedes-Benz will begin gross sales of the brand new Citan small van subsequent month.

The second-generation Citan, which is predicated on the Renault Kangoo, will probably be accessible as a panel van for inner-city deliveries and as a passenger model known as the Tourer, Mercedes stated in a press release on Wednesday.

A full-electric variant, badged because the eCitan, will launch within the second half of 2022, utilizing Renault-Nissan EV know-how.

A extra premium model badged because the T-Class can be deliberate.

Mercedes stated the Citan has rather more inside house in contrast with its predecessor. Driving dynamics and trip consolation have additionally been improved.

Security techniques accessible embrace lively distance help, which might routinely take over driving in site visitors jams, in addition to lively steering help that helps the driving force to maintain the Citan within the heart of the lane.

The automaker’s MBUX working system and connectivity options are additionally supplied.

Costs for the Citan will begin under 23,000 euros ($27,000) for the panel van model and under 25,000 euros for the Tourer.

The Citan will probably be accessible with a alternative of three diesel and two gasoline engines from Renault.

The electrical Citan’s vary is anticipated to be about 285 km (177 miles), measured by WLTP requirements, and the corporate claims the battery takes 40 minutes to cost to 80 % from 10 % at speedy charging stations.

Mercedes is accelerating the electrification of its autos and the Citan would be the final new automobile venture for business clients to make use of a combustion engine, the model stated.