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9-Speed Automatic Vans

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Series is Launching in the United States

— March 10, 2022 — Autos
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its '2023 Sprinter' series of passenger vans set to release to the United States market. The previous lines of Sprinter vans from Mercedes-Benz were only released in Europe, so this marks the North American debut for the vans. The 2023 Sprinter series boasts a 9-speed automatic transmission, which is up from the 7-speed used in the brand's previous Sprinter collections.

In addition to the transmission, these vans feature an upgraded all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and an upgraded powertrain. The AWD system allows the van to automatically distribute torque to the axle that requires the most torque at any given time. Despite these upgrades, the Mercedes-Benz 2023 Sprinter lineup will only have four-cylinder engines, whereas the automaker's previous lines featured six-cylinder engines.

Image Credit: Mercedes-Benz
Trend Themes
1. 9-speed Automatic Transmission - Manufacturers in the automotive industry can focus on developing more efficient and advanced automatic transmissions to keep up with the trend set by Mercedes-Benz's 2023 Sprinter series.
2. All-wheel-drive (AWD) Systems - Companies in the automotive industry can explore the potential of integrating all-wheel-drive systems into more commercial vehicles to enhance driving experience and increase safety.
3. Four-cylinder Engines - Automakers can innovate and optimize the performance of four-cylinder engines in order to provide a more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly option for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing - The commercial vehicle manufacturing industry can explore the potential of upgrading their vehicles with advanced technologies such as automatic transmissions and all-wheel-drive systems to differentiate themselves in the market.
2. Logistics and Delivery Services - The logistics and delivery services industry can consider investing in the Mercedes-Benz 2023 Sprinter series to potentially enhance their fleet's efficiency and performance.
3. Automotive Parts Manufacturing - The automotive parts manufacturing industry can focus on producing and supplying high-quality and advanced technologies such as automatic transmissions and all-wheel-drive systems to support the growth of the commercial vehicle segment.
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