The design of the new SLK is the embodiment of driving pleasure combined with undiluted aesthetic appeal. Sculpted lines, the finest materials and high-quality craftsmanship right down to the smallest detail make the new SLK a roadster without parallels, whether open for top-down cruising or closed for sporty sprints. The choice is yours.

The look of the extended front section immediately marks out the car as a member of the Mercedes-Benz sports-car family. Its coup¡§?-esque side view, with lines flowing into the muscular rear wing and short rear end, displays more than a hint of aggressiveness even when the car is stationary. When the vario-roof is opened, it disappears into the boot to leave a hallmark roadster silhouette.

While dynamism dominates the exterior, the interior is all about sporty luxury. The materials are of exclusive quality ¡§C selected and combined with unerring attention to detail. The ergonomic and intelligent design is built around the driver.

The cockpit is a reminiscence to the world of motor racing with its 3-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened lower section and sports seats with integrated headrests. Metal surfaces in silver-chrome, and the centre console in brushed aluminium underscore the sporty character of the new SLK in a particular manner.

The new SLK comes with the option of ordering SOLAR red ambient lighting. The trim, armrests and map pockets in the doors lit by direct fibre-optic cables and the stylishly illuminated centre console provide a pleasant lighting atmosphere when driving at night.