By Theodore Opara

MUCH has already been said about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which has found its place in the Nigerian commercial sector- thanks to the authorised General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, Weststar Associates Ltd.

Having already made a name in the commercial vehicle bus/vans segment, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is always ahead of its class.  Certain key words, put together, help describe this vehicle, and least of them is Innovation. To confirm the Sprinters innovative character, Weststar now introduces the all new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Coach into the Nigerian Automobile industry.

Not only does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Coach embody the regular Sprinter’s riding comfort and loading convenience, it also has the impressive safety features that Mercedes-Benz is renowned for. Its profitability due to its lower total cost of ownership, cost effective/fuel saving capabilities, as well as versatility and suitability for demanding tasks, make it a bus that is second to none.

Thanks to its vehicle properties and bodywork characteristics, the Sprinter is extraordinarily well-suited for special attachments and conversions – including those of a highly specialised kind. There’s definitely no compromising with the quality, while the exterior and interior have a lot to offer in terms of design.

The Sprinter Coach is, no doubt, bigger, longer and more spacious with 6 double seats and 3 single ones. The extremely comfortable Mercedes-Benz seats are covered in Lima black fabric, enabling the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to exude the luxury and class befitting of very important passengers.

Important passengers
The vehicle is particularly suited for inter-state journeys or airport pick-ups and is fully installed with meal trays at the back of 11 seats. There’s also a storage box mounted on each of the rear doors. Besides having luggage compartments, there’s a partition behind the passenger compartment which includes 3 shelves for storage of luggage, a net between shelves and passengers, and lashing straps on each shelf.

Additional lights mounted over the wind screen help provide a bright ambiance in the vehicle while driving at night or in the dark. Entertainment is not left out, as the Sprinter Coach comes with an impressive multi-media system which includes: a DVD player, 3 IR ear pieces and a drop down 17 inch monitor. To further cater for the needs of the passengers, a roof rack and removable ladder come standard with the Sprinter Coach.

The Sprinter, in general, is an all-round talent, designed to cope with the most diverse, even extreme operating conditions- and that is why it has bagged numerous international awards.

From its side-wall line which extends over the full length of the side and drops towards the front, to the typical dropping line of the windows, the Sprinter makes for a dynamic appearance. Additional conspicuous indicators in the exterior mirrors ensure clear signal. The body side mouldings with their large surfaces also catch the eye. They prevent paint damage and minor bodywork damage and can be replaced quickly and cost-effectively on account of their modular design.