The Vito Tourer is impressive with a nine-seater in both electric and diesel outfits

A glance around the cabin reminded me of how I was on nine-seater wheels with a spongy interior.

Whether it's diesel or electrical, the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is fun and easy to drive, and engineers get spot-on for the vehicle.

The recent facelift of the carriers of people from this van has brought about significant improvements in equipment specifications, safety and cabin quality.

Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer in a Frosty Morning The Evito Tourer's 150kW motor offers 204hp, 362Nm of torque, and the acceleration feels instantly.

The 0-62mph sprint is not ferocious, but the power supply is smooth and consistent as the electric motor increases speed with this rather fuss.

Fortunately, the new Evito has a higher range than before, with over 220 miles available, but its usable range is enough to fill nine seats in the vehicle. During my week at the EV company, I found that dash reads are accurate and reliable when it comes to communicating the remaining range.

As for charging time, it takes 40 minutes from 0 to 100% for AC and 10 to 80% for DC.

Nine Seater has many plus points The interior has a premium feel with good connectivity and was impressed by the new Mbux infotainment system that is well integrated into the dash.

The driving position is high and comfortable, and there is an excellent all-around vision type that is important when operating vehicles over 5 meters.

Its weight, 2.7 tons, helps to keep it well planted when cornering, allowing you to always get a reassuring grip feeling.

Much of the quality seen in the electric version of the vehicle is also present in traditionally driven diesel stabilizers, but I also had the opportunity to test it.

The 2.0-liter diesel engine feels like a good match for the vehicle, balancing performance and economy.

The acceleration is punchy, but the average fuel economy above 40mpg is satisfying for heavy vehicles.

The interior has 9 seats and ample space The diesel version offered a variety of options for drive wheels, but now it is only available as a rear-wheel drive option.

Powering the back wheels will improve the driving experience and improve handling.

This simplification of range means that the shorter model is gone, and buyers can now choose between two lengths.

Apparently, the VITO Tourer is a good looking machine.

Vito Tourer has an attractive look The external has been tweaked as part of the latest update, but change is equivalent to evolution rather than revolution.

The updated lights form part of the tweak, similar to the redesigned grille and bumper.

The new alloy looks good, but some additional colors are available as well.

In conclusion, Vito and Evito may come with a large price tag, but when it comes to quality, you may also pay for what you get.

The all-round build quality of the vehicle, the great flexible space within it, and the quality of the drive means you get enough bang for your money.

Evito Tourer Electric

Version: L2 selection
Base price: £69,875
Transmission: Front wheel drive
Battery: 90kwh
Max Power: 204hp
Torque: 362nm
Range: 227 miles total
Charging time: AC 0-100% – 10 hours / DC 10-80% –
40 minutes

Vito Tourer Diesel

Engine: 1950 CC Diesel
Emissions: 188 g/km
Power: 163hp
Economy: 40.4 mpg
Price: From £45,165 to over £70,000 depending on trim level