German Car Forum

Such was the success of the latest SLK's styling that the recent facelift was a very minor nip and tuck aimed at adding a more overtly sporting exterior to complement the more driver focused chassis beneath the skin. Several years since it was released, the SLK's lines are sleek, modern and stylish, even in the entry level version we test here. The 200K is a deal more restrained than the AMG range topper, but doesn't necessarily suffer for that as the elegance of the base design is more evident when shorn of the majority of the addenda and bulges of the SLK 55.

Among the changes made during the facelift were a number of interior tweaks including a new instrument binnacle, sports steering wheel and material changes to improve the appearance and quality of the car and again, improve the driver focus. Mercedes also took the opportunity to integrate its latest infotainment and navigation systems. These updates have definitely refreshed the SLK, but given the Mercedes reputation as a premium, quality brand there are a number of areas in the car that appear to be cheaper than one may expect. The gauges and dials for example lack the crisp style that the SLK deserves - which is surprising given that they're new - and the needles within have a crude plastic finish.


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