SEND US A TIP
2

Epic Arctic Trip Comes to a Conclusion

Giancarlo Perlas January 31, 2013

MERCEDES-BENZ CANADA INC. - Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

Mercedes-Benz Canada just announced the conclusion of its Sprinter Arctic Drive. The big press release came on January 30, 2013 which was also the time when the big event was completed.

The journey started in Edmonton, Alberta on January 22, 2013. Then, the expedition went through northern British Columbia, the Yukon and all the way to Alaska way past the Arctic Circle which exposed the participants into one of the worlds most dangerous weather conditions. The trip came to a finish in Anchorage, Alaska after an eight-day drive.

The epic journey was participated by various automotive journalists from the US and Canada. They were allowed to drive their own Sprinter vans from the most scenic locations of the area up to the trickiest tracks.

MERCEDES-BENZ CANADA INC. - Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

The Sprinters were equipped with 3.0-liter BlueTec turbodiesel V6 engines capable of giving off a maximum of 188HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. It also came with ADAPTIVE ESP or the Electronic Stability Program that include a series of advanced and top of the line safety measures.

The power and performance of the units made the journey possible. The fuel-efficiency of the vans also proved to be a crucial advantage because of the scarcity of fuel stations along the way. In addition, the resiliency of the vehicles contributed to the success of the voyage amidst the most arduous conditions of the area.

MERCEDES-BENZ CANADA INC. - Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

 

About Author

Giancarlo Perlas

Giancarlo Perlas is an economist by profession with a career spanning nearly two decades. His professional journey has seen him assume vital roles in various government and private organizations, particularly in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Alongside his civic and corporate pursuits is his love for cars, particularly those made by Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, he found himself with like-minded individuals within BenzInsider. From then on, he used the platform as a way to share his passion with the automotive community. Follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/benzinsider, X (formerly Twitter) @giancarloperlas, and IG @benzinsider. View all posts by Giancarlo Perlas →

Login to your account

Can't remember your Password ?

Register for this site!