SLK/SLC [Official] Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

[NarutoRamen]

One thing I've noticed in those pics...the sides are SO bland. No wonder I never really liked the SLK.

 

[GTA45E]

There are some quality posts here to agree with, too many for me to quote. I agree with some of you guys about the design not being a total success.

The main design problem are the "hips" in the rear quarter panels. I have to ask myself how that flows with a somewhat "boxy" very masculine theme to begin with.

Masculine is the word here! (even without the AMG sport kit)
This version is a far cry from the previous SLK which I thought was very feminine looking.

The dash should have been unique. (This car sits below the SL and SLS)
I don`t know if I like whats going on here lately with interior sharing among the German brands.

 

[MBFanToDeath]

Preliminary Equipment List – 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350

Standard Equipment
Comfort/Convenience

• Vario folding roof
• Aluminum trim
• Floormats
• Integrated garage door opener*
• Integrated compass in mirror*
• Auto-dimming side and rearview mirrors*
• Leather shift knob
• Cloth windscreen
• Cupholders + flex bottle holder
• Rain sensor*
• Bluetooth audio streaming*
• 6-speaker sound system with auxiliary input
• HD Radio
• 5.8″ display with central controller*
• Single-Zone Analog Climate Control
• Black headliner
• Sun-reflecting leather upholstery*
• Enhanced interior lighting*
• Power-folding exterior mirrors*
• Electronic parking brake*

Performance/Handling

• 18″ 5-Spoke alloy wheels
• 225/40 R18 (f) & 245/35 R18 (r) performance tires
• 7-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Direct Steering w/ Variable Assist
• Sport Suspension
• Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles

Safety/Security

• ATTENTION ASSIST*
• NECK-PRO active head restraints*
• LED daytime running lights*
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE*
• Driver’s Knee Airbag
• Dual-Stage Front Airbags
• Thorax Side Airbags
• Head Airbags*
• Remote key with panic button
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• mbrace Telematics*

Optional Packages

• Premium Package ($TBD)
• 4-way Lumbar Support
• Power front seats w/memory functions
• Media Interface
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Harman / Kardon LOGIC7® 10–speaker surround-sound system
• Trim Package ($TBD)
• Burl Walnut Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
• Burl Walnut Wood Shift Knob

Lighting Package ($TBD)

• Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
• Headlamp cleaning system
• Corner Illumination
• Cornering Lights

Multimedia Package ($TBD)

• COMAND system with hard-drive navigation
• Enhanced Voice Control
• Real Time Traffic
• in-dash SD memory card reader
• in-dash 6-7-inch high-resolution color display
• Gracenote® media database

Sport Package ($TBD)

• Sport Bodystyling
• AMG 18″ 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Solar Red Ambient Lighting

Heating Package ($TBD)

• AIRSCARF neck-level heating system
• Heated front seats

Stand Alone Options

• Illuminated Door Sills
• PARKTRONIC with Advanced Parking Guidance*
• MAGIC SKY CONTROL Electrochromic Roof*
• Panorama Roof*
• Digital Dual-Zone Climate Control
• AIRGUIDE windstop*
• KEYLESS-GO*

Paint
Black, Obsidian Black, Mars Red, Steel Grey, Iridium Silver, Palladium Silver, Diamond White, Indium Grey, Galenit Silver, Lunar Blue*

Upholstery
(note: sun-reflecting)*
Black Leather, Beige Leather, Ash Leather, Black Premium Leather, Bengal RePremium Leather

* = highlight for 2012MY

© 2011 The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG. All rights reserved.
© 2011 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. All rights reserved.

Source: The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG

 

[NarutoRamen]

This angle is the BEST shot yet. Looks GREAT here.

 

[Zafiro]

This angle is the BEST shot yet. Looks GREAT here.

Yeah dont you wish you were a bird, cause its the only way to see the car from this angle hahahaaa

 

[klier]

^ HAHAHA
When someone buys this car and wants to show off to friends, they say "Go to the 2nd floor of your house and look through the window"

 

[Shining Star]

One new picture from Autobild.

 

[K-A]

Well, it's the nicest SLK yet, that's for sure. Whether or not that holds any significance is up to the individual, lol.

 

[NarutoRamen]

Yeah dont you wish you were a bird, cause its the only way to see the car from this angle hahahaaa

Hahah...so true.

^ HAHAHA
When someone buys this car and wants to show off to friends, they say "Go to the 2nd floor of your house and look through the window"

You win "Funny post of the day" award. Hahaha

 

[MBFanToDeath]

 

[bombardier01]

Woooowww, that's shocking!
It looks pretty nice actually in real life pic! Good job Mercedes!

 

[Shining Star]

Looks much nicer in the real life photos. Looks like this will be another MB that looks nicer IRL. The rear looks much nicer; the tailamps don't look as huge as in the press photos.

 

[Foxfire]

Indeed, real life pics make the car much more attractive than press photos. Is this a trend with newer german cars?

 

[SCOTT27]

I seen one in Munich earlier this evening.
visually it is a mess you have angles and straight lines at the front with a more rounded rear. It's like the board picked the front of one idea and the rear off another.

The SLK could have been far more interesting if they made a smaller SLS type shape instead they come up with the Kim Kardashian of the automobile world - a total lack of visual impression with a big ass.

 

[fortuner]

I wouldn expect nicer words from you on a mb lol.

Look great the real life pics.

 

[klier]

Indeed, real life pics make the car much more attractive than press photos. Is this a trend with newer german cars?

Depends...the A7 is as ugly as it is in pics. Horrible irl. This SLK however....real life pics do make a huge difference.

 

[mini_cooper4]

I seen one in Munich earlier this evening.
visually it is a mess you have angles and straight lines at the front with a more rounded rear. It's like the board picked the front of one idea and the rear off another.

The SLK could have been far more interesting if they made a smaller SLS type shape instead they come up with the Kim Kardashian of the automobile world - a total lack of visual impression with a big ass.

I completely agree with you.
But Kim is way better looking than this s**t

 

[NarutoRamen]

I seen one in Munich earlier this evening.
visually it is a mess you have angles and straight lines at the front with a more rounded rear.

I was just going to point this out. Just doesn't seem well thought out.

 

[LaArtist]

wtf that looks pretty good irl..
im abit shocked

 

[K-A]

Looks much nicer in the real life photos. Looks like this will be another MB that looks nicer IRL. The rear looks much nicer; the tailamps don't look as huge as in the press photos.

Like all new Mercs, they have surface sculpting and detailing that is so sharp and precise, you have to experience it in person to really get the full impact.

On the other hand, like all new Mercs, cohesion and matching is in question. I will say, I don't know why, or how, but to me that rear end is decidedly Mercedes-Benz.