MERCEDES-BENZ Vaneo · 1.9 Family · Minivan · 2002 ‐ 2006

Manufacturing modification 1.9 Family of auto models Vaneo was launched in 2002 by Mercedes-Benz, and lasted until 2006. The weight of the car is 1.2 tn and a length of 4.2 meters, It is formed as minivan with 5 doors, and can be placed in a 5 person including the driver.

«Vaneo 1.9 Family» auto with a 5-speed manual transmission is fitted to the front-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 11.1 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 174 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a peak output of 125 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 10.7 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 6.7 l, and the medium fuel rate is 8.2 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 54 liters of petrol, what provides to drive about 659 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «Transverse arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/55R15.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz Vaneo got the many number of stars - four, which indicates that it is a enough safe automobile. In addition to active safety (ESP, Brake assistant, Traction control, EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (side, driver, passenger airbags).