2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS

PRICE: $37,900 (passenger), $33,900 (cargo) TYPE: Passenger van or midsize cargo PROPULSION: Front engine, rear-wheel drive TOW RATING: 2,250 kg ENGINE: 2.0-L turbocharged inline four-cylinder TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic POWER/TORQUE: 202 horsepower/258 lb-ft. FUEL CONSUMPTION: (L/100 km, premium recommended, combined cycle): 10.9 (passenger), 10.5 (cargo) BRAKES: 4-wheel disc brakes with vented front discs TIRES: 225/55R17 all-season FEATURES: Automatic headlights, hill start assist, heated washer fluid, tire pressure monitoring system, crosswind assist, attention assist, Bluetooth, USB, 14.7inch infotainment screen, ACCESSIBILITY: Low bumper for easy loading, and a low floor for passengers WHAT’S BEST: Smooth engine and tight turning radius make it a pleasure to drive WHAT’S WORST: The mirrors are too small for good visibility MOST INTERESTING: The driver’s door closes over the gas filler flap, locking it without the need for an inside release PERFORMANCE: The turbo engine is gutsy, while the sevenspeed transmission shifts almost imperceptibly TECH: Optional packages add numerous electronic safety assists, including lane departure and forward collision warning WHAT YOU’LL LIKE: It doesn’t drive like a big van WHAT YOU WON’T LIKE: Not really aimed at consumers, unless you’re in charge of the office carpool