SL-Class Mercedes-Benz SL facelift pictures...

[Vivaki]

Mercedes-Benz SL facelift pictures

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[Vivaki]

And here's 2 pics to compare the facelift version with the pre-facelift one:

 

[Jono171]

Great find Vivaki! Subtle changes, but they'll keep the SL looking fresh. Any suspension/drivetrain changes?

 

[Centurion]

The front is an improvement but I really don't like the rear light. They remind me off the B-class.

 

[wltsm]

Great find, there isn't a very big difference, the front looks a bit better but the rear lights look cheaper!

I am right in saying the F/L will bring the new V8s?

 

[Snake Vargas]

Thanks for the pics, Vivaki!

Yeah, not too bad, mainly because they didn't change much. Somehow, I'm almost liking the old one more - it's the 'pure', first incarnation of the SL's styling.

 

[Alx]

Current one looks much better the spoiler kit has a nicer shape on the current model.

 

[Merc1]

The typical lights/bumper tweaks I see. Hopefully Mercedes will put more effort into the SL's interior. Of course the SL500 will get the new 5.5L V8 from the new S500 which will make it the bargain of the SL range imo. I mean a "base" SL (in the U.S.) with 382hp?! Then of course there is the upcoming SL63, but only MB knows what kind of hp it will have.

I really want Mercedes to get rid of that cheap hood over the instruments in the SL500, that has to go!

M

 

[PHYBENZ]

jesmb.de, should have take one of the inside to see if there is any difference...

 

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

Sexy....I like that front spoiler change, more aggressive...the rear...guess the lights look better....I don't think it needed to be changed, already a classic....what needed to be changed was the interior...and....that new V8.....SWEET HEAVEN!

 

[MoSs]

i really like it especialy in black,,, but they should've changed the grill a bit cuz it looks a bit old ...
thanx viviki nice find..

 

[Deutsch]

This facelift is acutally quite boring, they could have done more to freshen up the look, but I guess they feel that w/ their cars a small change in the shape of a headlamp would really ruin things for current owners, and in truth, it probably would. Roll on R231...

 

[MoSs]

wierd they havnt changed the amg kit .

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I don't think the facelift is better or worse. Probably just makes the car look fresher. I'm sure most of the improvments are beneath the skin, and hopefully the interior.

 

[Yaz]

I really want Mercedes to get rid of that cheap hood over the instruments in the SL500, that has to go!

M

Really? I think they make the cluster instruments very sporty and special. It's a futuristic design, unlike those ordinary cluster instruments. Maybe some chrome rings would make it even better

 

[Merc1]

Really? I think they make the cluster instruments very sporty and special. It's a futuristic design, unlike those ordinary cluster instruments. Maybe some chrome rings would make it even better

My fault I didn't word that right. I want them to make it feel like the expensive piece it should feel like in such a car - not get rid of the hood itself. On the SL500 it is the cheapest piece of plastic imaginable. On the AMG models and the SL600 it is wrapped in leather or Alcantara.

M

 

[Yaz]

My fault I didn't word that right. I want them to make it feel like the expensive piece it should feel like in such a car - not get rid of the hood itself. On the SL500 it is the cheapest piece of plastic imaginable. On the AMG models and the SL600 it is wrapped in leather or Alcantara.

M

Oh OK, I got what you mean. The SL500's does look a little cheaper compared to the SL600 or SL55 AMG. I'm sure they'll refresh the interior with the facelift.

 

[PHYBENZ]

No new pics but here is some info about the release and new stuff!

The Facelift of the SL is starting from that 16,01,06 orderable. The following points were changed: - tail lamps in clear glass optics with white "strip" (see photos of the last new message) - new front apron with fog headlights with chrome edge (to front apron see also photos below) - high-quality interior materials (more finely grained surfaces, nobler leather) - button for manipulationmanipulation manipulation made of metal - new key (like s-class) - more comfortable trunk loading possible by changed system for the raising of the verdecks (with opened verdeck) - new engines (SL 350 with 272 HP, SL 500 with 388 HP, SL 600 and 55 AMG with 517 HP) - 7-G-Tronic "sport" with switching paddles at the steering wheel and sportier tuning - allegedly improved sound of engine - other interior clock and/or somewhat changed instrument panel - others Entrance borders - new rim Design - new lacquers - new interior colors

translated from Jesmb.de

 

[LaArtist]

cool... i want to see pics now..

PS
I dont think they will FL the SL55 AMG 517 hp??
Why no SL63 ??

 

[PHYBENZ]

Is the "button for manipulation metal" a command II controller?