SLK/SLC-Class (R172) [Official] Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172)

[Fido]

I see the frontlights and I've remembered the design from the same part in the SLK Concept in 1996. I've told in other times, Mercedes designs the cars thinking in the facelifts.

 

[Rolf]

Apart for the light graphic changes as well as new front and rear bumpers it doesn't look that much different to the SLK, I am slightly disappointed. The interior still looks good except for the Center console with cheap looking black panel and switches. Why on earth have they called the AMG model a SLC 43? It's numbering is totally out of line with other models, there is no other 43 model in the AMG range and even 2.0 ltr 4 cylinder models in A and CLA class are numbered 45 while this model has a larger 3.0ltr V6 which doesn't make sense at all.
Engine range is otherwise not changed and a bit disappointing, only SLC180 and SLC43 are new models.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Does anybody buy this car?

 

[ThroughandThrough]

 

[NTT]

Apart for the light graphic changes as well as new front and rear bumpers it doesn't look that much different to the SLK, I am slightly disappointed. The interior still looks good except for the Center console with cheap looking black panel and switches. Why on earth have they called the AMG model a SLC 43? It's numbering is totally out of line with other models, there is no other 43 model in the AMG range and even 2.0 ltr 4 cylinder models in A and CLA class are numbered 45 while this model has a larger 3.0ltr V6 which doesn't make sense at all.
Engine range is otherwise not changed and a bit disappointing, only SLC180 and SLC43 are new models.

Agreed they can't even put the SLC43 badge on the car. perhaps out of embarrassment

 

[Merc1]

Yeah the SLC43 tag makes NO SENSE. What was wrong with SLC450 AMG which is what it is. Goodness.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Is it a real AMG or just a half way an AMG Sport?

If it's a true AMG then the '43' moniker is fine.

 

[Merc1]

It isn't a true AMG though. The engine isn't hand built and it has the same outputs as the "450 AMG Sport" models. This is a SLC450 in everything but name. Why they wouldn't do it to match the C450 and upcoming GLC450 is beyond me. I pray they don't call the GLC and GLC Coupe models with this engine 43's too.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Thanks Marcus. If that's the case that's just silly marketing.

 

[Monster]

So no more SLK 55 AMG?

 

[Merc1]

Nope.

M

 

[KA2607]

love that gear stick

 

[Rolf]

love that gear stick

It looks like that great looking gear stick is available on all models and not just the AMG SLC43 (ummm SLC 450 AMG lol)

 

[NTT]

This is a case of 'mutton dressed as lamb'

AMG are going down a slippery slope, if what their boss says
Is right, we will be seeing more of this engine in their products.

All that will do is dilute the brand, and they will begin to haemorage
Customers as a result.

As I said in another post the absence of a
V8 for me brings the Porsche Boxter into focus, particularly the Spyder.

AMG should just say ' we will sit this one out (172 facelift)'
Call this what it is a MERCEDES-BENZ SLC450, and that's what this is !

Sorry, just venting out disappointment. I'm certainly giving this a miss.

 

[Rolf]

Does anybody buy this car?

Only hairdressers lol

 

[Merc1]

The entire market for these cars has collapsed in the U.S. YTD through Nov U.S. Sales:

Boxster: 2887
Z4: 1576
TT: 929
SLK: 3892


The Z4 and SLK in particular used to do 10-20K units a year back in 2006-2008. This market is just gone.

Best years:

Boxster: 9875 (2002)
Z4: 20,182 (2003)
TT: 9513 (2002)
SLK: 11,278 (2005)


They will never see those heights again with the crossover craze going on now.


M

 

[Emex]

It's nicer looking than the SL...

 

[SKY]

I just can say: OK.

I mean, they have done what they could.

 

[Giannis]

It looks surprisingly ok given how awful the prefacelift was!

 

[Rolf]

The entire market for these cars has collapsed in the U.S. YTD through Nov U.S. Sales:

Boxster: 2887
Z4: 1576
TT: 929
SLK: 3892


The Z4 and SLK in particular use to do 10-20K units a year back in 2006-2008. This market is just gone.

Best years:

Boxster: 9875 (2002)
Z4: 20,182 (2003)
TT: 9513 (2002)
SLK: 11,278 (2005)


They will never see those heights again with the crossover craze going on now.


M

Maybe the next gen SLC will be 300mm higher and become a cross over hardtop convertible