When it comes to passenger vans, American consumers have spoken over the years by consistently choosing minivans, in part because they’re more aesthetically-pleasing than the boxy full-size vans of the 1980s, and in part because they’re more maneuverable and efficient than their heftier brethren.
Despite the ubiquity of minivans among family-focused drivers here in Florida, there are other options for people who have a few more kids to haul around or who just want something that features more cargo room than standard. For customers like these, we here at Fields Motorcars strongly recommend the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris.
Most certainly a full-size van, the Metris sits somewhere in between the full-on commercial Mercedes Sprinter van and the smaller minivans sold by the bulk of the competition. The passenger version of the vehicle seats up to eight people comfortably, but because of its size and nameplate it offers more by way of cargo space and luxury than much of what else is available for purchase these days.
Fans of Mercedes-Benz in Florida typically share that their love for their automobiles stems from quality, indulgence, technology and aesthetics, and the Metris fits pretty neatly into all of those criteria. Not only does is offer a wide range of great advanced safety technologies, but it also is the only cargo van in the U.S. that can park itself.
In terms of driving dynamics, it’s every bit as fun to drive
as the Mercedes-Benz cars, and that smooth feel on the road is a big part of
what makes driving a larger van so palatable. The luxury is undeniable, as
well, but that’s typical of a Mercedes-Benz model. That added to everything
else the Metris offers makes it a truly unique and desirable option among
today’s passenger (and cargo) vans.
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