Mercedes has unveiled the replacement for convertible coupe and the first conclusion reached is that seeing the brand image is very powerful, more so when we talk about a brand as traditional as Mercedes.
The SLK Roadster remains an elegant two-seater convertible coupe whose most distinctive parts of the exterior are updated with the times. The contribution of the SLS AMG is so striking to look at his face. But that snout weevil with calendar least one line is not all that also borrows the format of the headlights and the bumper of the new C-Class and the CLS
The saguaro is one of the most conservative of the new SLK from the current. The form of the optics, for example, is similar although their internal configuration changes and consumed added as LED technology. As for the lower zone the new Roadster is the path of the bumper with diffuser separately. Much more differentiated the passenger compartment, because it was expected but not as innovative. The SLS AMG glued strongly rising again.
Interior design and basic equipment
Putting the image of the interior of the new SLK next to the SLS AMG popping visual alarms. The design and placement of the key elements dashboard. Characteristic is the steering wheel to match the decor lacquered doors and centre console, and chrome circular air vents, the “rabid” instrument panel, etc.
Among other amenities the Mercedes SLK has multi-function steering wheel and leather upholstery for the seats specifically developed to reflect sunlight. In headboards themselves seats include the AIRSCARF, heating directed directly to the neck, which helps keep the body warm.
Magic Sky Control AIRGUIDE two key assets
The SLK offers three options for the roof covering its occupants: the conventional roof on the color of the car, a retractable roof panoramic tinted glass or the Magic Sky Control. It’s a glass ceiling that can be darkened to volunteer using a button, ie it can be completely transparent or semi-opaque.
Do you remember the AirCap that we tried the E-Class Cabriolet? The new Mercedes SLK has something similar and more advanced, the AIRGUIDE. Instead there are two moons classic windscreen clear plastic rocker, located behind protective arches, which are activated at will and reduce turbulence that occur when driving with the top pick.
Luxury equipment safety and chassis
Ignoring the usual airbags and electronic controls and basic stability / traction the Mercedes SLK incorporates as novelty and the standard Attention Assist which monitors the safety of passengers detect signs of driver fatigue.
Customer choice are other additions as preventive protection system PRE-SAFE with automatic braking function emergency, the Intelligent Light System for us choosing the best combination of lucks (road, long and fog) by setting the indicator speed limit working reading road signs and indicating the speed limit of the road on the instrument panel.
From the SLK series includes undercarriage sportiness with stiffer springs and dampers than the previous model. The alternative of forming a package that includes dynamic adaptive damping a direct adjustment direction and Vectoring Brake Torque (controls the rotation of the wheel on the inside of the curve).
