Mercedes-Benz 114 Cdi Vito Tourer Bus
How did the Mercedes-Benz Vito help the student filmmakers in their project?
A CelebrityDrive, Auto Life-Style Review Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 114Cdi As utilized for Afsondering, a Student Short Film to impress the judges at the Sony Future Filmaker Awards…
The Mercedes-Benz Vito assisted student filmmakers in their project by providing a versatile and spacious vehicle suitable for transporting film equipment and crew. The Vito, available in different configurations like panel, crew cab, and tourer, is designed with small businesses in mind, offering ample space for cargo or passengers. This made it ideal for filmmakers needing to transport equipment to various locations efficiently. The Vito's design, with multiple engine options and safety features, ensured a reliable and safe transportation solution for the young filmmakers' project. The collaborative nature of filmmaking emphasizes the importance of having the right tools and resources, like the Mercedes-Benz Vito, to support the team in achieving their creative vision.
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An Automatic, rear wheel driven 2.0L Van that offers 100 kW Horsepower 136 hp (134 bhp), Revs at Max Power 3,800 rpm, Torque 330 Nm Torque 243 lb-ft Rev. at Max Torque 1,100 - 2,400 rpm. Manufacturer claim 7L/100km combined cycle, fed from a 72L tank. Seating for 7 Passengers, plus a trunk that can take just over 800L of cargo. Priced from R726 608 incl.
As the chosen vehicle for the student short film "Afsondering" aiming to impress judges at the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, the Mercedes-Benz VITO emerges as a versatile solution for transporting crew, equipment, and potentially towing additional goods, offering a blend of style, comfort, and efficiency crucial for student filmmakers working within budget constraints. Grateful for the support of @Mercedes-BenzSA, aspiring students embarked on their film project with the VITO as their reliable companion. Transitioning from planning to execution, the crew found themselves at Prinspoort, a picturesque farmstay near Anysberg in the Klein Karoo. The setting provided an ideal backdrop for their cinematic endeavor, complemented by the warm hospitality of the Karoo community. In today's visually-driven society, where instant attention-grabbing content is paramount, aspiring filmmakers face increasing pressure to deliver compelling material. Organizations like Sony and Netflix offer platforms for showcasing new talent, creating opportunities for young filmmakers to shine. Collaboration and support from various stakeholders are essential in producing award-winning content that resonates with audiences.
Crafting a successful short film involves meticulous planning and collaboration among classmates with diverse skills. From scriptwriting to assembling a proficient team comprising directors, cinematographers, and sound professionals, each role plays a crucial part in bringing the vision to life.
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class, including Vito Vans and people carriers like Viano Vans, serves as a reliable companion for various purposes such as cargo transport, passenger transport, camper conversions, and obviously also as executive transport. The latest Vito model released on July 27, 2023, after 28 years of development since its inception in 1996. With its versatile body shape and multifunctional design, the Vito caters to a wide range of applications including cargo transport, executive travel in the Viano luxury derivative, ambulance conversions, and taxi services. The Vito's performance on both tar and gravel roads proves its reliability and adaptability in diverse environments. Equipped with a powerful 2143cc engine delivering 134Hp and 243 lb-ft / 330 Nm of torque paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, the Vito offers a balance between power and fuel efficiency. With a spacious interior providing ample cargo space of 1390 L including passenger seating rows, the Vito ensures comfort and practicality during journeys.
Despite minor connectivity limitations for passengers in the second and third rows, features like dual sliding doors and a large boot hatch enhance convenience during loading.
The Vito's impressive fuel efficiency of 7.8L/100km over long distances showcases its economical operation despite its size. While its height of 1.910m may pose challenges when fitting roof racks under certain circumstances, overall the Mercedes-Benz Vito proves to be a reliable companion for student filmmakers seeking a blend of functionality and comfort during their creative endeavours. The safety aspects, a very important factor when transporting crew or large families. The Vito has been given a 5 STAR ANCAP rating in 2014 and the 2020 Euro N-Cap video can be seen here.
The Vito is definitely offering you much more size options than many sports utility vehicles around the same price and no, mom, it is not a “bok wa” to turn or drive, although it will most definitely take a bit of use to, parking the almost 5m( 4895mm) vehicle in some small parking spaces, but if you are not worried to let go of the wheel then the parking assist will get you there!
On behalf of Celebrity Drive, the young aspirant filmmakers, the actors, we want to thank Mercedes-Benz SA & the Deon Joubert Racing team for the opportunity to experience the lifestyle lived once the young filmmakers are in it to win it! Your opportunity awaits, get down to the nearest Mercedes dealer to go and experience the Vito for yourself. Book your drive right here!
The 15min Afsondering Short Film can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/z_NAn4Tv9cQ