Taking advantage of a partnership with Renault, Mercedes offers the T-Class, an ambitious and premium MPV. Running gear, infotainment technology and body and cabin fittings are specific to the star manufacturer. Sufficient arguments to convince a restructuring market.
If the question is whether the Mercedes DNA is indeed present on this Class T 180 d MPV, the answer is yes. We would have liked a little less plastic in the cabin and more modern infotainment, but overall this T-Class is successful. It offers its passengers good roominess and a certain ease, especially since it is practical in many ways. To top it off, the driver will almost have the impression of being behind the wheel of a road car of the brand and not that of a family utility, even if the damping is a little too firm on the irregularities of the pavement. Finally the engine is uneventful and reasonable in its consumption. Despite an additional cost compared to the Kangoo, it remains a justified and relevant proposal.
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The Jogger is a pure Dacia product, coherent, practical, rewarding for a low cost vehicle and with an unbeatable quality/price ratio. Its mechanical approval is however limited with correct performance when empty, but which may prove to be insufficient once loaded. In addition, we would have appreciated a greater width in row 2 in order to travel there with three adults or install three car seats.