Mercedes-Benz Teases the New Sprinter Through a Sculpture of Stone
While most carmakers reveal their latest models under spotlights and digital pyrotechnics, Mercedes-Benz has chosen an entirely different stage. To hint at the next-generation Sprinter, the company didn’t unveil the van itself, but sculpted it, quite literally, from stone. The installation, titled The Boulder, depicts a massive rock-like form from which the silhouette of the new Sprinter appears to be slowly emerging.
Mercedes won’t say whether the sculpture matches the vehicle’s actual dimensions, but the clues are there. At 6.5 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and 2.75 metres tall, The Boulder suggests that the new Sprinter will stay true to its class. Expect a familiar range of body lengths and wheelbases for both cargo and passenger versions, along with platform and chassis-cab variants for specialist applications.
Look closely at the stone surface and some design cues already emerge. The Sprinter keeps its upright rear end but gains a lower, flatter bonnet for improved aerodynamics and visibility. The front grille, reminiscent of the electric GLC SUV, signals a clear shift towards Mercedes’ electrified design language.
Underneath, the van will sit on two distinct architectures: the Van.EA platform for electric versions and Van.CA for internal-combustion models. This dual-track approach will allow production of diesel, petrol and fully electric variants. The new Sprinter will also step firmly into the digital age with the brand’s MB.OS operating system, bringing enhanced connectivity and a more integrated driving experience.
The full reveal is expected in the first half of next year, likely following the presentation of the smaller VLE model.
For a marque long associated with diesel durability, this artistic teaser feels like a statement of intent. The stone sculpture stands as a fitting metaphor: the future Sprinter may remain as solid and dependable as granite, but within that rock beats a smarter, electrified heart.
