Metris 4x4?

Owners in northern parts of the U.S. and Canadians will surely sign up for a 4x4 model.

Plus if the sprinter 4x4 can do well, why not the Metris 4x4.

It took MB USA many cautious years of Sprinter sales before authorizing a 4x4 model.


I think it's likely MB will wait and see how the market responds to Metris before moving forward with a Metris 4x4.


I have not followed Sprinter 4x4 demand -- anyone know how they're selling? Is it shaping up to be a success or a flop for MB?

I know that I was told by a salesman that I'd have a really hard time getting one. Not in the sense of price negotitions, just that if I wanted a truck by the end of the year, I should forget the 4X4. I'd assume that means they are selling out.

tennispro said:

It took MB USA many cautious years of Sprinter sales before authorizing a 4x4 model.


I think it's likely MB will wait and see how the market responds to Metris before moving forward with a Metris 4x4.


I have not followed Sprinter 4x4 demand -- anyone know how they're selling? Is it shaping up to be a success or a flop for MB?

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That is the ideal way to go about it, if it's not selling well, might not be worth throwing in a 4x4 model. But there seems to be potential for it to take off enough to justify 4x4, just not sure how soon.

4x4

I would definitely prefer an AWD Metris and may consider waiting before I commit to buying.

Seldom Home said:

I would definitely prefer an AWD Metris and may consider waiting before I commit to buying.

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It's worth it since this of course a long term buy and waiting some months more could pay off big time.

But how vital is it to you?

4x4 Ground Clearance for Camper

I'm looking at the Metris for a camper build. Unfortunately, the paltry ground clearance of 4.3" disqualifies an otherwise excellent vehicle, in my opinion.
I'm hoping there is a suspension mod or option to increase this to at least 6 inches. Otherwise I'll be waiting to see the 4x4, hoping it's significantly better.

Larry B.
Portland, OR

It took years before MB finally brought the AWD Sprinter to the US and demand is so high that they sold out before the first one arrived. I guess we'll have to wait a decade before the idiots that run MB USA figure it out.

I'm also looking for an AWD Metris for a camper/toy-hauler. Meanwhile, Honda just leaked that their Odyssey is finally arriving in the US in 2016 - so I may go with that instead - all I have to do is unclip the 2nd row seats and fold down the rear seats and I'll have 88% of the Metris' interior volume.