AGILE OFFROAD 2023 SPRINTER R&D - THE ACHILLES HEEL?? 

This video was EXCELLENT. Great comparison. Im new to sprinter, and this really helped answer alot of my questions that the dealer couldn't.

Thanks guys, very informative!

Just picked up my 2023 3500, thanks for the heads up!

Talk about a full send! That’s what I’m talking about testing the product and putting it to its limits!!

Nice review, thanks !!!

I love this video ! great job!

Love my locker too. It was very helpful in Alaska last summer. Off to Colorado this summer. Someday, big brakes! For everyone with RIP kit, do check torque specs on leaf spring U brackets; one of mine rotated out this summer and Alaska mechanics were loathe to work on them.

Thanks! I have my 2023 AWD on order. I can’t wait to get it up fitted and off road. It sure looks like there is an ARB locker in my future.

Great business for companies who sell lockers. ;-). Love your products.

Great video!! See you in about a year 😊

great explanation

Interesting video First of all, I would like to note 2 things : 1.the Sprinter is not an off-roader, but a rough road vehicle and 2. the biggest source of error is not the van, but the driver If you want an all-wheel drive Sprinter, you should know exactly its strengths and weaknesses - because, as I said, it is a rough road vehicle. As standard, the Sprinter copes very well with lighter terrain and is one of the best in the van class with the VW Bulli. But I wanted something more. So I bought a 3 liter Sprinter with 190 hp from 2018. I immediately took him to a special workshop that specialized in such conversions.5 months later and 57k Euro poorer I was finally able to pick him up. Now I learned to master the Sprinter off-road. For this purpose, I took part in courses that offered special driver training. And then last summer I finally went on the big trip.First I went to Morocco and the Sahara.Then to Iceland,and for 4 months I have been hanging around in Scandinavia north of the Arctic Circle. My conclusion: make meaningful changes to the Sprinter, and get to know it to the last weld - then you have a lot of fun with it.

Great comparison! What I heard is locker is nice on 4x4 model but NECESSARY on AWD models! 😊

I inquired about ordering an AWD 2023 diesel Sprinter Crew but was told all allocations have been sold out. Im currently on the list for a 2024. I plan on tackling the Mojave Trail and spending a few night off-road with it. The new AWD system and revised transmission appear to be improvements for the Sprinter.

I have the 4x4 sprinter and am looking into the locker. I hear the locker works great when in 2wd. Does it work the same or better when in 4HI and 4Lo? Also, is there a brake traction control feature so left foot braking in 4Hi would be effective in preventing wheel spin to maintain traction.

This AWD system is 50/50 torque split and automatic vs the prior 30/70 frt/rear torque split and it is really an AWD system with a non locking center differential that is manually engaged. Its was an AWD with a low range and only 30% torque to the front.

Very informative, thx! Is it possible to upgrade the older Sprinter with the new electric steering? Also, for future comparisons it would be interesting to see both rigs with comparable weight. Maybe load-up the 23 with tires?😅

Hi Guys - great video! Just wondering if you have any further info about the problem you had with the front driveshaft/differential becoming separated. I had the same thing happen with my 23' sprinter awd - currently at the shop being repaired. Thanks!

I bought the last MY of the 4X4. I never buy the first MY of a redesign. When my warranty is up I’ve got a list of mods for Agile OR.

Great work, info. I recently purchased a 22 2500 170 extended, it doesn't have a rear sway bar why does the 4x4 have one? can you recommend one.

So on the 2024 AWD will the locker be an aftermarket feature?

G'day from Australia guys. Want to do another 25,000km lap of Australia next year and want to do it in a 149 Sprinter. Problem is no-one in Oz does the diff locker. Question - do you think it possible to order a diff locker from the US and it would fit an Oz Right Hand drive Sprinter. Thanks and great videos.

Please excuse my ignorance with these questions, but I wasn’t sure. With a locker on the 4x4 or a 2wd, it locks the rear wheels only, correct? With a locker on the AWD, does it still only lock the rear wheels or all 4? Thanks!

In the AWD it’s the reverse ratio that bothers me if it not very low ratio.

I just bought a 22 4x4. Which is better, doing the suspension, tires, etc, before or after the build?

Interesting that adding a locker to the AWD would make it match or beat the 4WD, since 4WD usually gets more credit. Recommendations for which locker to add? Or is the locker a factory option?

You should all be in selflocamotion mode, hiking, biking, etc. get real-get fit!

Question about the traction control. In the awd, when you were going up that washout, stuck. Was the esp on or off? A mercedes video a few months ago showed the awd with esp off getting stuck super easy. Then with the esp ON, the brakes held the wheel without traction and it over came the obstacle. Just curious as to how effective the esp is in the awd off road. We purchased a 2023 awd a few months ago and excited to get it out on the trails. Thanks guys!

Any plans to experiment with the Transit? Hope so. Thank you in advance if yes.

Is there any option to buy the diff lock for the dually 5t?

How can I get a rear locker diff for my 2wd 2015 NCV3 in Australia? I heard the diffs are made here but how can I buy one?! Super keen!

​🤟🏻 keep it up ​​🌈

How do you increase towing from 5,000 lbs to 7,500 lbs??

How does it do on side angles. Does it feel like it's going to roll over on some of those angles and do U thinks it's safe on side angles

Does putting a locker on the awd voice mercedes warranties?

Would you guys recommend a front locker as well? Even possible?

I do have a question, where can I find this locker for my 2023 AWD sprinter

What are the options to regear the awd through the locker? if any that is....

What's the MPG on the 2023 and how much water and gas can you carry with aftermarket accessories from Agile?

I had issue with my 2023 awd front driveshaft mercedes came to the same conclusion with 10 cent snap ring = new front differential and driveshaft all under warranty funny thing is i wasn't doing anything cool i was driving down interstate lol

How about the MPG difference between your 4X4 revel and the 2023 AWD unit?

What are the sizes for tires and wheels on the AWD? You sell those?

What about Icy/slick/snow conditions? Do you just wait for your AWD to turn on? What if you're already slipping where a 4WD or AWD vehicle would have grip to all 4 tires?

Ford Transit awd locker please!

I was thinking this was a compare but for what your saying if you have a 2023 you need a locker and you didn't say if the 4x4 got up without the locker so question did it ?

If only us Australians could get a locker!

Would a sway bar disconnect help out with keeping the front wheels on the ground?

Doesn’t the ESP do something similar to the locker? Not as well I’m sure, but effectively limiting a spinning wheel and transferring power to the tire w traction…?

Not sure what is a locker is and how it works thinking about all wheel drive van ... What is the cost to have one installed

What’s the name of the color on the 2023?

I'm not convinced the AWD is better. I prefer having the options and using them. So my base 4x4 sprinter, will need a locker soon, give me more options!

Looked it was was going to fall over

look the germany company IGLHAUT

A bit off-topic, But does anyone know if these new Sprinter engines are B20-fuel compliant? The past V6 Sprinter was limited to a maximum B5 diesel fuel (Anything beyond B5 can only be used in an emergency and the use of any fuel beyond B5 is subject to warranty denial). Seems everyone is moving to the B20, so readily finding B5 in the future is going to be a problem. Would hate to spend that kind of money only to be limited by current and future enviro-regs. Any help with this info would be greatly appreciated.

Some of y’all talkin bout that sprinter locker like you’re ripping that thing up mountains. Calm down bro, it’s a van.

One needs to learn how to off-road, can’t engage instantly while losing traction, better to be in traction mode ahead of time!

$7000.00 wow is there no limit to how much you can spend on one of these things 😂

so the locker is the real deal here,so a 2wd with the locker will make it,awd without the locker will not make it,4x4 without the locker will not make it

Also don’t go 4 wheeling by yourself!