2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito gains new engine, Valente renamed Vito Tourer

Pricing and features for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito have been released, with the model gaining the OM 654 diesel engine found across the rest brand's passenger vehicle range.

Replacing the outgoing OM 651 engine, the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel will continue to make 120kW/380Nm in 116 trim and 140kW/440Nm in 119 guise, although it will now be mated to a nine-speed torque-converter automatic.

According to Mercedes, the new engine and gearbox combination will allow for better fuel economy and driving quality thanks to its wider spread of gear ratios over the outgoing seven-speed auto, while the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) fitted to OM 654 is closer to the engine block, allowing it to heat up and reach its optimum operating temperature faster.

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The higher-spec Vito 116 and 119 now feature extra equipment as standard, such as tinted windows, comfort seats, all-season rubber floor mats and DISTRONIC – Merc's own adaptive cruise control system.

Some of these features will also show up on the new Vito Tourer – replacing the outgoing Valente nameplate while also bringing the 220kW, 380Nm OM 654 and nine-speed auto to the more passenger-oriented van.

To mark the Vito Tourer's arrival, Mercedes has added DISTRONIC, tinted windows, seat cushion length adjustment, 17-inch alloy wheels and velour floor mats as standard equipment.

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Aligning the Valente to the Vito family by renaming it Tourer allows Mercedes-Benz to implement the eVito into the line-up later this year, joining the range as its first electrified option.

Mercedes-Benz says the changes will take effect for vehicles produced from March 2022 onwards, with the first Australian arrivals expected to turn up in local dealerships from May.

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All Vito variants have now gone up in price, with the adjustments ranging from just over two per cent to a touch under seven per cent before on-road costs.

Pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.