SLC examination Mercedes-Benz
The roadster sensous shown here, now badged as the SLC was formerly known as Back Mercedes-Benz SLK in 1996 when it was launched, the SLK is something of a revelation for the German brand not only Mercedes once drab introduction two lithe -seater but also reinforced the car with a folding hardtop instead of a soft top.
What is more, the priority in the car comfort, not performance; and the original SLK came only with an automatic gearbox For many non-purists, that the art of a great thing.
Fast forward to today and its replacement, the SLC, promises to be more economical fuel and more fun to drive can he beat the likes of the Audi TT Roadster and Porsche 718 Boxster.
Changes to the car's design requires a keen eye for detail.
Sharpening sporty design of the roadster Alongside its new name is a new face While the general bodystyle roadster remains, the car now gets a sharper face including large striking air intakes and a more muscular, powerful back.
Comfortable cab, but is not quite exciting SLC cabin is fancy is finished in high quality materials, too, but there's little disorder in the center console - commands and buttons are all over It t can certainly be compared to the Audi's layout table clean and ergonomic edge, which is more advanced in terms of design and technology.
The design of the cabin is not over-the-top and it is a nice place to be.
Despite the nip and tuck-it is here that the SLC beginning to show its age.
If it is convenient, you're talking about there, you might think - practice isn t a word associated with the SLC, but roadsters made a strong case for itself in this regard.
It's comfortable amount of interior space for two - buyers who want more seats can consider the C180 Coupe - and the seats are more comfortable, you get an easy view of the road there are also some storage hole for storing your keys or phone But anything larger should be stored in the trunk of 335 liters, which in its segment, is generous.
And when you decide to go up and down, you can do it at a rate of up to 40 km h A disadvantage of the hardtop SLC is that it takes 20 seconds to secure, which is twice s long as the TT ten.
So it is to be comfortable and pleasant on the eyes What about performance.
For the highest performance Mercedes roadster, you d want to own the SLC43 In this case, the power of this car is a standard turbocharged engine 2 0 liters, which produces 181bhp and torque of 300Nm that is quite extensive for driving city and sprints the spirited way but what is missing is s emotion and commitment.
The SLC200 engine packs enough punch for spirited driving but lacks soul and character.
Even in Sport mode, the experience is a little uninspiring, compared to its competitors like the 718 Boxster But on a fair note, the SLC can in the fast corners the car is reasonably composed and grabbed the tarmac well without sacrificing comfort - a feature, which makes it a roadster all very usable days.
But when you're in a roadster, want of excitement in the SLC, it s almost nothing Her bland, buzzing engine note doesn t help either.
It depends where your preferences are for a touch of modernity and refinement, the Audi would make a better choice performance and excitement should be of paramount importance, nothing beats the 718 Boxster.
But for a comfortable cruiser handsomely designed, the SLC does the job quite well.
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