Is Vito a good car?
The Vito is a high-quality product, but its problem has always been persuading UK van buyers that it’s worth a premium over the mainstream alternatives. The latest model closes the price gap to its rivals, and it’s a great choice if you prioritise comfort, refinement, technology and a general classy feel.
What size is a Mercedes Vito van?
Mercedes-Benz Vito Panel Van Dimensions
| Length | 4,895mm |
|---|---|
| Height (unladen) | 1,910mm |
| Width (inc.wing mirrors) | 2,249mm |
| Cargo volume | 5.5m3 |
What engine is in the 1.6 Vito?
The smaller 1.6-litre diesel engine is shared with Renault. This is offered with power outputs of 88PS (in the 109 CDI) or 114PS (in the 111 CDI) and comes in front-wheel drive only – a first for the Mercedes Vito. The engine promises a friendlier entry-level price.
What is a W447 Vito?
The Mercedes Vito is a van that knows its business. This ‘W447’- series MK3 model, launched in 2015, offered the option of front wheel drive and a smaller 1.6-litre diesel engine to Vito customers for the first time, as well as greater efficiency from the more familiar 2.1-litre diesel rear-driven variants.
What kind of transmission does the Fiat Vito 111 have?
The manual transmission, a six-speeder, is easy to operate from the shifter that protrudes from the centre fascia, placed nicely for the driver to grab in a hurry. It’s light and positive, but with clutch take-up occurring quite close to the floor in the example of the Vito 111 CDI driven.
Is this the new Mercedes-Benz Vito 120 CDI on the block?
Not intending to take any of the limelight away from the Transit — sic Transit gloria, indeed — but there’s a new tear-away van on the block. It’s been around for a while and it’s called the Mercedes-Benz Vito 120 CDI. This vehicle is fitted with a 3. 0-litre turbodiesel V6 shared with MB passenger cars.
How reliable is the Ford Vito?
The Vito always performs well in the FN50 van reliability survey – though not as well as its Sprinter big brother, which consistently finishes as the number one most reliable van in the UK. The Vito gets a generous amount of safety kit, but doesn’t do quite so well across the range for security.
Is the Fiat Vito good in corners?
The low centre of gravity and firm suspension means the Vito performs well in corners, although bumps in the road tend to make the cab shudder. The engine is spritely although second and fourth gears are incredibly close, and meant we frequently stalled as we selected what we thought was second gear.