Well, that’s slightly out of character. Mercedes-Benz’s truck line, Sprinter, just revealed a new concept van at the Chicago Auto Show that looks more fitting in Jurassic Park than it does in a utility van showroom.
The mud-slathered thing is called Sprinter Extreme and it’s, well, very extreme indeed.
Built in partnership with automotive tuner company RENNtech, the Extreme stands over 9 feet tall and is 20 feet from end to end. It sits on bead-lock wheels (the wheels bolt onto the tires) inspired by the Mercedes G-Class. Proving it’s more than just a mean-looking van, it’s been fitted with a “Tipper Bed” for extra utility. Read more…
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