Mercedes-Benz Vans Unveils Concept Metris

Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled a concept work van at based on its Metris Worker model that the OEM says perfectly illustrates the best of what its "ship-thru" upfitting Master Solutions program has to offer.

The Metris Cargo Van achieves 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway thanks in part to its 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.

Daimler Vans USA and Mercedes-Benz USA designed the Master Solutions program as a turn-key vocational upfit solution for any van sold by Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner, including the Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Metris.

Open up the side of this Metris Master Solutions concept van to reveal an ultimate toolbox on wheels. Equipped with a wide variety of Ranger Design and Sortimo by Knapheide shelves, racks and removable cases, the Metris Master Solutions Toolbox Van has enough storage, utility and capability to power through long hours on the job, M-B says.

Unique wheels finished in bright blue and silver, realistic toolbox latches and a handle on the roof compliment the special exterior wrap created for the Metris Master Solutions Toolbox Van.

Mercedes-Benz Metris vans offer up to 2,500 lbs. of payload capacity and 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity, all while maintaining its trademark ability to fit into the average garage.

A durable tile flooring system has been installed in the Master Solutions Toolbox Van concept, which ensures grip for work boots and is designed to be easily removable for thorough cleaning.

With three upfit firms to choose from — Autotruck Group, Knapheide Manufacturing and SmartLiner — nearly any vocational configuration is possible, from shelves and racks to refrigeration units and commercial shuttle seating configurations.

The Mercedes-Benz Metris comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, cranking out 208 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing the Metris to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 9 seconds. Power is also sent to the Metris' rear wheels for maximum towing capability and cargo hauling.