Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2011: On tour across Canada
Mercedes-Benz launches national Sprinter tour program
Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to announce the official debut of the Sprinter tour program. This practical and informative series of events driving is one of the first programs of its kind in the country to recognize the unique requirements and essential business applications that are specific to commercial vehicles sector commercial lightweight. Designed specifically to promote a safer and more economical driving, the national tour also features many advanced systems and Elements cles which allowed the Sprinter Mercedes-Benz to become the reference in matters of technology, safety, fuel efficiency and overall performance in its segment.
Like all Mercedes-Benz products, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers exceptional levels of active and passive safety. It is also recognized as being the leader in its category has many respects including: loading capacity, energy efficiency, access to the interior compartment (opening areas of lateral and rear doors), maintenance intervals, payload, interior height and diameter circle.
Beginner to Halifax Monday, September 13 and successively to unroll in nine cities from coast to another, the Sprinter tour program will give participants the opportunity to discover in person the myriad attributes copies of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in a safe and controlled environment, under the supervision of seasoned instructors Driving Academy Mercedes-Benz.
The program of a full day was divided into four different modules each including a variety of practical driving exercises covering important topics such as advanced security procedures and avoidance, energy efficiency and tips to follow to reduce the already amazingly low consumption BlueTEC diesel engine - one of the cleanest in the world - as well as the management of cargo space and safe loading techniques of the vehicle. Program participants will have the opportunity to attend live demonstrations that will enable them to clearly understand the effectiveness of the security systems of the Sprinter series, including adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which is fully integrated in Antilock braking system (ABS), a traction control (ASR), the electronic force distribution (EBD), Brake assist emergency hydraulic (BAS) and ESP Trailer Stability Assist.
Finally, a last stimulating module will enable participants to test the various techniques they have learned during the day. All in all, 18 sessions are provided for at this time across the country. For more information about a particular meeting, simply contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer. Here is a complete list of locations and dates of the national tour:
Halifax: September 13
Quebec: 16 and 17 September
Montreal: 20, 21 and 22 September
Ottawa: September 24
Toronto: 27, 28, 29 and 30 September
Winnipeg: October 6
Edmonton: October 13
Calgary: 15 and 16 October
Vancouver: 19, 20 and 21 October
"The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the undisputed leader who serves as a reference in the segment of light-duty commercial," stated Marcus Breitschwerdt, president and general director of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "As Sprinter sales are increasing, we felt it was important to provide an informative program to existing and potential customers who would send Sprinter their specific needs and specific requirements they have for their vehicle. At the end of this program, participants will have a very good knowledge of the superior capabilities of the Sprinter, which will allow them to maximize their return on investment. We also show how this versatile vehicle can, better than any other on the market, meet a need any recreational or business without compromise in terms of comfort and security. "
