Benchmark Vehicles has unveiled the Mountain Goat, a converted 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 170 with all-wheel drive, designed for year-round use and off-road travel. The interior features four-season insulation with Havelock wool, Fenix furniture with Blum soft-close hardware, and a kitchen with a single-burner induction cooktop, a 133-liter Vitifrigo refrigerator, and a pull-out coffee station. The electrical system includes a 640 Ah Lithionics lithium battery, a 3,000 W Xantrex inverter/charger, and a Nomadic Cooling X3 12V air conditioner. Water is stored in a 132-liter stainless steel fresh tank, with hot water from an Isotemp boiler fed by an Esparⓘ Hydronic diesel heater. The chassis is upgraded with a Van Compass 6.3 suspension, engine and transmission skid plates, Owl Talon wheels with BFGoodrich KO2 275/70 R17 tires, a Warn EVO winch, and an ARB Twin air compressor. No price has been announced, but the specification indicates a high-end positioning.
