SLK/SLC [Renders] 2017 SLC (SLK successor)

[tristatez28lt1]

 

[Twinbeemers]

Will SLC be true R173 or facelifted R172 ?

R172 just came out.

 

[Rolf]

Actually R172 came out in 2011, so its due for a facelift in 2015. The next model R173 will be launched in approx. 2018 based on the normal 7 years model cycle.

 

[Seylan]

The lack of facelifted test mules suggests that they might in fact move straight onto the next generation model, which makes sense. Just like how the SLS wasn't facelifted.

 

[mini_cooper4]

The lack of facelifted test mules suggests that they might in fact move straight onto the next generation model, which makes sense. Just like how the SLS wasn't facelifted.

The SLS was a limited production vehicle with a really short life cycle - 4 years only.
The SLK will most probably get a facelift. I guess it won't be a major one tho since the market for roadsters continues to shrink and big investments cannot be justified.

 

[Merc1]

I can't see them skipping the facelift, doesn't make sense. The SLK actually does ok in the U.S. sales wise, but barely. Not sure what the worldwide numbers are. I can see the facelift with the new engines, SLC 300 with 241hp and a SLC 400/450 with 329/362hp and the new SLC55 AMG with the new 4L AMG V8 or an updated version of the current 5.5L V8 which is pretty unique in the MB lineup.

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[Twinbeemers]

Note that almost all the press releases mention R173 for year 2016, to be called SLC.

Confusing.

 

[Wunderkind]

The current SLK lags behind the Boxster/Cayman and Z4 in the dynamics department. I think Mercedes will have to make it slightly larger (both length and width) with a front-mid engine layout in order to make the SLC more compelling for buyers.

 

[Merc1]

Note that almost all the press releases mention R173 for year 2016, to be called SLC.

Confusing.

Where do you see R173 at?


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