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We're accustomed to downsized engines—shrink displacement, crank up the boost or electric assist—but the 2023 Sprinter represents an unusually bold move. Gone is its 3.0-liter diesel V-6, replaced by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes more horsepower and torque. And the 4x4 models now use a full-time all-wheel-drive system rather than a part-time setup. Overlanders, rejoice.

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 is still a tall glass of water—taller than nine feet in some trims.

An all-wheel-drive system replaces the previous part-time four-wheel drive, which lacked a center differential.

The new Sprinter no longer has a dual-range transfer case, but the nine-speed transmission's first gear is appropriate for crawling.

The 2.0-liter diesel I-4 makes 211 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, handily beating the old V-6's 188 horses and 325 pound-feet.

Like the previous models, the 2023 Sprinter can tow up to 7500 pounds.

The 2023 Sprinter uses open diffs with a brake-based limited-slip function.

The all-wheel-drive system can send 100 percent of the power front or rear, a boon in the snow.

Overlanders should appreciate the seamless all-wheel-drive system: no buttons to push. It just finds the traction.

All-wheel drive is a $6400 option, down from the four-wheel drive's $8500 cost.

Mercedes, give us the Sprinter crew cab diesel 4x4 pickup. We dare you.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter isn't armored up underneath, but upfitters like Revel and Storyteller are ready to help with that.

The 2023 Sprinter diesel starts at $49,295.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew Cab pickup

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew Cab pickup

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew Cab pickup

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter