SLC Joins Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Dream Cars Collection
The Mercedes-Benz SLC is the other model to join the Dream Cars range. As the successor to the SLK, the SLC roadster is available in 2 variants namely, the SLC 200 and SLC 300 priced at RM 398,888 and RM 468,888 respectively.
Both variants use the same engin
e found in the C-Class Cabriolet i.e. the turbocharged 2-liter with 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic gearbox. Output too, are the same as their cabriolet equivalent – 184 hp & 300 Nm (SLC 200) and 245 hp & 370 Nm (SLC 300). However, as the SLC is a lightened 2-seater roadster compared to the 4-seater cabriolet, it has faster acceleration (6.9 seconds and 5.8 seconds respectively) and lower fuel consumption (5.7 l / 100 km and 5.8 l / 100 km respectively).
Appearance-wise, the SLC features redesigned front and rear. The diamond front grille is standard and the tail lights are LED; the headlights are intelligent LED systems. The car sports and AMG-style flat-bottomed steering wheel and gear shifter. On the dashboard sits an upsized 7″ color display to complement the redesigned instrument cluster. For interior trim, there is a choice of light (standard) or dark aluminum trim with carbon fiber finish.
The SLC roadster comes with a folding hard-top roof which can be operated at speeds up to 40 km/h, unlike the Cabriolet which can work up to 50 km/h. This electrohydraulic roof also comes with a semi-automatic boot separator as part of the KEYLESS-GO function; if the separator is in the upper position for increased boot space, it will lower automatically when the roof is opened.
A special feature of the roof on the SLC 300 is the MAGIC SKY CONTROL which electrically lightens or darkens the glass roof at the touch of a button, to either let in more light or shut it out. Boot space is an acceptable 335 liters.
As for standard kit, both variants come with the Dynamic Handling package, adaptive damping suspension, Direct-Steer system, sports exhaust, 18″ light alloy wheels, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE system, Parktronic parking assist, reverse camera, memory function for seats, steering and mirrors, Airguide wind deflectors, Apple CarPlay and Audio 20 CD head unit with Garmin Map Pilot. The SLC 300 adds on KEYLESS-GO entry, DVD changer, Harmon Kardon 7 surround sound system, COMAND Online, Nappa leather upholstery and climate control.
Like the C-Class Cabriolet, the SLC is also available with Mercedes-Benz Financial’s Agility Financing, which guarantees future value of the car.
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