SL-Class [Renders] 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL

[Merc1]

That’s the best video yet. Very sexy and proportionate, that stance is perfect.

M

 

[wallstbear]

As a proud former owner of the R230, I must admit that I am a bit underwhelmed by the new SL.

Sure it's good looking, but I would have hoped for something a bit more special. It seems they just took the AMG GT roadster and reshuffled the proportions a bit to allow for a (tiny) second row. I am sure they also tuned the suspension to be more comfortable.

BTW, I put the SL right next to the AMG GT roadster. You can see they are VERY similar design wise.

 

[dalab]

As a proud former owner of the R230, I must admit that I am a bit underwhelmed by the new SL.

Sure it's good looking, but I would have hoped for something a bit more special. It seems they just took the AMG GT roadster and reshuffled the proportions a bit to allow for a (tiny) second row. I am sure they also tuned the suspension to be more comfortable.

BTW, I put the SL right next to the AMG GT roadster. You can see they are VERY similar design wise.

Thanks for the comparative photos, but they just serve to appreciate that they are two totally different cars (within what fits two convertibles of similar size of the same brand)

 

[wallstbear]

Thanks for the comparative photos, but they just serve to appreciate that they are two totally different cars (within what fits two convertibles of similar size of the same brand)

Depends on how you define "totally different" I suppose. To me, the new SL is way more similar to the AMG GT roadster than, say, the outgoing SL, for example.

 

[Merc1]

I keep hoping for a full leak.

M

 

[bmwz4coupe]

Depends on how you define "totally different" I suppose. To me, the new SL is way more similar to the AMG GT roadster than, say, the outgoing SL, for example.

Yes, it seems it is. And thank god for that because the design of the outgoing SL is just terrible, terrible, terrible

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The R232 features M-Bs' most cohesive exterior design of all current offerings. Personally, I cannot detect a "weak spot".

This saddens me. The R232 is a swansong car-and should the EQS and EQE be indicative of the brands' future non-SUV design direction...well...then..."Good night and good luck.".

 

[Wunderkind]

Yes, it seems it is. And thank god for that because the design of the outgoing SL is just terrible, terrible, terrible

The facelifted SL is quite handsome in metal. It’s main weakness is its antiquated and staid interior.

 

[fortuner]

The facelifted SL is quite handsome in metal. It’s main weakness is its antiquated and staid interior.

That interior is very dated but if i can get one cheap i wouldn't mind

 

[Merc1]

That interior is very dated but if i can get one cheap i wouldn't mind

My thoughts as well, but I just couldn't do it because they've held their value pretty good since the facelift.

M

 

[lukeswiss]

Having driven both the SL55 and the SL63 this week as well as seeing it completely unmasked.. it is undoubtedly a beautiful vehicle. Proportions are spot on. The seats are hands down the most comfortable seats in any sports car to date. This will do extremely well....and with it being 4matic+ as standard....will make for a fun drive in all conditions. An emotional car for an emotional time...they nailed it.

What suspension is it using ? Do we know yet ?

 

[burana800]

The facelifted SL is quite handsome in metal. It’s main weakness is its antiquated and staid interior.

The facelifted R231 is what the R231 should have been from the beginning. Getting really excited about the new SL. Don't think there is anything equally exciting coming from Mercedes in the near future (?)

 

[RobbinYoHoodv2]

The facelifted R231 is what the R231 should have been from the beginning. Getting really excited about the new SL. Don't think there is anything equally exciting coming from Mercedes in the near future (?)

Surely the new 2 door GT? where are the spyshots though?

 

[bmwz4coupe]

The facelifted R231 is what the R231 should have been from the beginning. Getting really excited about the new SL. Don't think there is anything equally exciting coming from Mercedes in the near future (?)

AMG One 1,6

 

[Merc1]

The S63 should be interesting as should the C63. Their expansion of the Manufaktur program is great news too.

M

 

[Gamblerman]

 

[MAJESTIC]

Unpopular opinion: But I really like the interior, especially in lighter colors. Even though I am a huge fan of the widescreen navigation/high IP cowl aesthetic (for example the E65 7-Series and W221 S-Class), this new SL's interior is shaping up quite nice.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Unpopular opinion: But I really like the interior, especially in lighter colors. Even though I am a huge fan of the widescreen navigation/high IP cowl aesthetic (for example the E65 7-Series and W221 S-Class), this new SL's interior is shaping up quite nice.

I've come to terms with the aesthetics of how M-B employs their tablet-like screen. My reluctance still resides with how this or any touchscreen that is heavily dependent with it being utilized as a touchscreen (BMW included).

Also how well will this age over time vs. more traditional switchgear. A car like an SL or 911, I would view from the lens of it being a longer-term purchase, i.e. 10+ years.

Then again, I am not the target demo, so....

 

[mini_cooper4]

Need to see one in Mystic Blue and grey leather interior.

 

[Merc1]

14-15 more days????

M