Mercedes benz slk edition 1

Click here. Please login to submit your evaluation. Article Gallery. See the complete Gallery. Tags: Auto You May Also Like. More Articles. From this author. Articles By Rob Rothwell. Ask for a car insurance quote today. The baby Benz roadster has undergone a complete revision for that finds it looking far more like the exotic SLS from the front. This new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is also better performing than the previous version and more fuel-efficient too.

I often start a review with a couple of quick impressions of the tested vehicle noted in my first drive. Edition 1 is most notably distinguished by its Glacier Grey designo magno special matte-finish paint along with Edition 1 exclusive wheels and badging. Jump into the cockpit at night and the solar red ambient lighting lining the armrests and centre stack will grab your eyes while imparting a slight sense of disco-mania.

I found the entire cockpit design and layout to be highly engaging and well constructed. Two aspects of the cockpit standout for me: the large circular metal air outlets that exhibit a retro look and the large analogue gauges that appear more precise than the finest instruments from Swiss watchmakers. The SLK is rated at a thrifty After several highway run-ups and various acceleration tests, I have no reason to doubt the claim. The SLK loves to run hard and fast. It supplies tremendous passing power and manages to pull itself out of the hole with notable ferocity, much credit going to the 7-speed autobox that shifts with lightning speed and precision.

While I find the full throttle exhaust howl exhilarating, as mentioned earlier, the day-to-day drone of the sporty sounding exhaust is beyond my capacity for eternal enjoyment, marring an otherwise outstanding driving experience.

Its chassis is remarkably absorbent and at the same time rigid. With ride quality nailed, Mercedes went on to incorporate magnificently responsive steering into the SLK when equipped with their Direct-Steer technology. The magic in this system is its ability to progressively increase the steering ratio as the steering wheel turns. The net effect is the ability to sweep through sharp turns without having to do much more than rotate from 3-and-9 to and-6, all the while experiencing clear and consistent feedback.

Combined with powerful braking, it all comes together to create a most rewarding driving experience through town and on the open road. The chassis of the SLK is remarkably absorbent and at the same time rigid.