►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl ►See all Mercedes SL generations: ruclips.net/video/BLFHAnWTEgs/видео.html ►Compare the BMW Z4: ruclips.net/video/eQLtii-Qh4Y/видео.html 00:00 The Mercedes SL is AMG only now! 00:25 Mercedes-AMG SL 55 01:00 Length and technology (AWD!) 02:30 Rear-axle steering opposite up to 100 km/h! 03:02 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 04:13 V8 engine 05:07 Launch Control (Race Start) and top speed km/h mph 06:19 Soft top roof operation! 07:52 Retractable door handles 08:29 Interior SL 55 10:58 Three ways to open the soft top 12:44 Digital instruments 13:32 MBUX infotainment with screen angle change function 15:21 Return of the 2+2 seater! 16:04 AMG performance seats in the SL 63 17:35 Wind deflector 18:06 Trunk / boot space #Mercedes #Mercedes SL Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
I have owned the R107, the R129 and the R230. The trunk in the 230 is absolutely unpractical. And the metal folding roof tends to rattle and often needs maintenance.
Wow! Back at Thomas’s videos and I just noticed he has not reached 1M subscribers while he’s one of the first RUclips cars reviewers and he’s definitely the one and only who delivers a complete review of cars inside outside full screen. In comparison Matt Watson (UK) has almost 7 M subscribers and he mainly feeds fans with drag race reviews. It’s not even how we should call it. I leave it that way. I don’t know Thomas’s target in term of customers or followers. But he is painfully underrated.
it kind of shows what the majority of the youtube community wants. However I am happy that proper car review channels like this one exist for the rest of us and he will get to 1Mio next year I would assume
I am BMW through & through but these look stunning - a design triumph. And I’m sure they will be superb to drive. Mercedes have knocked it out of the park with these - and a lot of other more recent designs.
as an r129 owner, I believe the modern SL should have launched with a carbon fiber removable hardtop, sure the SL was traditionally a soft top car , but it also carried a standard removable hardtop. The devil is always in the details. If I were to drive my car into nyc ,La, or Atlanta, best believe the hardtop would be equipped. Especially if I had to park it in the mall or a busy car park.
For sound proofing and insulation, a modern multi layered soft top like this are perfectly fine. Folding hard top was too heavy especially with the added weight of AWD and rear steering, which are now essential to the driving experience if the car is to competitive. Removable CF hard top would've been a cool option.
@@2JZDestroyer yeah it did. I said it would be cool, but removable hard tops are out of fashion now. Plus not needed as the fabric hood is 3 layered, and better sealed. The R129 of which I own, had a very basic and thin single layer hood with no lining, so the hard top was essential for Winter. Re folding hard top I'm referring to the R230 and R231.
Who signed off these ‘buttons’ on the steering wheel etc for they are a nightmare to operate. Tested a C class for 4 days and it’s really hit and miss. Cruise control is hard to operate, worse to switch off. volume used to go in equal steps, now it’s bang to loud, to quiet. selecting the front screen functionality is almost killing you because of the multiple attempts you need straying your view off of the road… it’s not a question of getting used to, it’s plain bad. I am really curious how they got to this point of badness. It’s the same for the S class, E class, and the SL. TRY before you buy people….
I really thought they were going to kill off the sl, so glad they haven't. Would have preferred a hard top but won't turn you down if you are giving one away!
Glass roofs rule roadsters. The glass roof experience is decidedly more decadent as appropriate for an SL. Adding backseats was not worth killing the smoothness, the refinement, the airy openness of the glass roof experience. Ultimately the car is 220lbs heavier and less refined to gain nothing of an advantage. Again, with sincerest appreciation, all my respect for the prompt production of this review.
It is heavier mainly because of all wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. And the gain is feeling like a proper sportscar rather than a cruising GT. If you want a silky smooth experience with good performance there's also the E 53 Cabriolet.
@@agnusdeiofficial1266 A proper sports car is the AMG GT. If you're looking for a sports car to chase 911's on tracks, I suggest you start there because no sports cars have column shifters like a 1955 pickup truck. But not even awd was worth losing the power glass roof. The SL principle is original autobahn bred road weaponry. Think Maryland to Florida not backroad corner carving. Even Thomas has said R232 is no SL and he's right: the elegance is gone.
@@LawrenceMarkFearon I've had a few 911s and I loathed the AMG GT. Disproportionate hood, crappy visibility, unpleasant heat coming from the center console in summer, stiff ride, stupid smaller diameter rims upfront that's becoming a pandemic (911s, M3s). Far from a daily driver contrary to the 911 or this new R232. Who cares about the shifter when you are using the paddleshifters in manual mode. There was zero elegance about the last two generations as keeping a complex metal roof in the back makes that third box look like a pickup truck in the making. This generation looks so sharp and stylized in comparison, especially that flat sculpted hood almost at the wheel arches level reminding me somehow of the Honda S2000. Considering this car is replacing three very different models at once, they have done an excellent job.
Apart from thoroughly enjoying your exortic delivery of the English language (😉🤣).. I also just really realised why I choose your channel for this particular SL review: your very first statement answered my biggest question (why AMG)! Thanks for always being so absolutely thorough!
Surprisingly a lot of blatant cost cutting in MB recently. The seat controls and putting different buttons on one big movable surface is definitely not a good look. People notice this and MB seems to underestimate the customer's perceptions.
For some reason I feel like the design of sportier Mercedes has been worse since SLS production stopped. The AMG GT never matched it in visual design, and now this SL sort of looks a bit.. safe? Hard to describe. The rear end is nice and almost looks a bit like a boxster
Autogefühl defaultly makes the best car review videos ever. So detailed and clear. Plus with the little humor. Man... excellent reviews. And also. Ignoring the reviews. Does anyone pay attention to Thomas's jawline? The guy has the strongest jawline among any automotive reviewer ever.😂
Great review. Capacitive buttons in a moving vehicle- I’m not seeing it. My E350 Cab has the older buttons which I much prefer. I use the switch or the key to operate the roof. There is absolutely no need for more ways to operate the roof. Hopefully these things won’t detract from the driving experience.
Love both of the cars, but it will be quite some time before I can get rid of my current SL (which I love) to step up to one of these newer models. My car was 118k as optioned, (R231)so I hate to know what these models cost. I must say although I love the look of the soft top and always have, I prefer the hard top convertibles sound deadening and better securing of the inside of the vehicle. As for the air scarf I actually love mine. Here in Maryland sometimes it is slightly chilly when the sun starts to drop in spring, but I was surprised just how well the heat on your neck corrects that. With windows up, wind deflector up, and heat on you are totally warm with the top down even on the highway and it is quiet enough to speak with your passenger without yelling. He is correct about the trunk space, that was is huge lol. Truly beautiful cars. Great presentation.
AMG taking over the entire SL project shows how serious Mercedes is about redesigning the SL. The first SL is the most iconic car in the history of Mercedes Benz and the rounded and simplistic design of this new SL is a throwback to the old SL design especially from the back. The lineup of AMG cars have a distinctive aggressive look to show the power of the car and this may not look like the old SL, but the new SL is not just a luxury car, it is also a fast sports car. Other than the improvement in the performance of the SL, the new SL has one of the most beautiful interiors in Mercedes Benz even though the haptic feedback buttons are not very well integrated. The combination of the S class, C class, and EQS interior brings the best of all three trims into one, which puts the new SL interior way ahead of the competition. The hardtop roof was a consumer favourite and sad to see it gone from the SL lineup, but the new soft-top roof saves a lot of storage in the trunk and provides a 2 + 2 seating for more practicality, not to mention the first SL roadster included a soft-top roof, again bringing the old design of the SL back in a new form. This new SL replaces the S class coupe, AMG GT roadster, and the old SL, which is a very good decision made by Mercedes, as the SL is no longer the middle child, and is now on the top of Mercedes lineup for the best luxury, fast sports car. Therefore, in my opinion, the new SL with a more simplistic design, more power, and a more luxurious interior, is a huge improvement over the last generation and a deserving replacement for the S class coupe and AMG GT roadster. P.S. The back of the new SL is very similar to a Porsche 911 and I will miss the legendary S class coupe design. Lmk what you think of the new SL
Just beautiful…. If you can afford one just buy Thomas your presentation is as great as it can be… Jonas is your best cameraman he brings the best out of you If one can afford one a must buy… the best SL ever…
I think it’s a mistake to do away with the folding hard top, that’s what really makes the SL stand out and the lines just look too ‘chunky’. My R230 SL looks sleek with roof up or down and still turns heads. I’m not sure this new model will do the same sadly.
Metal top makes the car SO much more usable for 4-season use. I have a 1998 SLK230 that still runs great and turns heads. Convertibles are cool, but cold in Winter.
Always amazing and fancy those famous Panamericana grill in the front +those back silhouette like the 911 Porsche... Great job Mercedes and the whole AMG team... Greetings from Hrvatska. Have a nice weekend - Thomas and the Autogefuel team!
Thomas, your detailed review started my sunshine weekend in California :-) I missed the practical hard top, the classical dashboard and buttons. The long-line dashboard of the new electric EQS looks much more elegant than the ugly big "iPad". This new SL cabriolet design looks fantastic. The two rear seats can be used for storage of beach umbrella and picnic basket ;-) I want to thank Thomas and team for making this enjoyable video and look forward to the next test drive on the fast German autobahn!!!
The fast german autobahn could not live as long as we all want. Politicians want to establish a speed limit. It would be the end of a legendary European road! Cheers from EU, Californian bro!
I absolutely love the styling of this new SL Roadster! I have not found this car appealing since the 1973 450SL (USA) or the 450SLC version. I did enjoy seeing the 280SL in the 1960's (USA), but I don't remember them new in the showroom.
Again a great review Thomas! I know that the ‘rear seats’ are not usable, but looking at the roof opening & closing sequence, a child could be decapitated at 06:26
Thank you Thomas for another amazing car review! Personally I'm kind of disappointed with this car, animal skin, fake exhaust, bad touch buttons. I don't think people will appreciate this. Also there won't be S-class coupe anymore? Please no, that is my dream car. 😢
Yeah, totally agree with you, the bad quality buttons (together with the plastic air vents) really kill the whole experience, they are an unfortunate constant reminder that this car is not perfect. For someone willing to spend that insane amount of money in this car would mean nothing to throw a few more thousands to have better buttons and vents (maybe they should offer it as an extra). And the little space for the back seats.... I thought they would keep the space from the last Mercedes S class, I thought it was very convenient, but the way it is now it seems like a waste of space, energy and weight.
Was about to comment on how beautiful the new SL looks but then at 8:13 there's a 300SL roadster lurking in the background 💜 New one looks stunning though.
I don't understand the complaints of the buttons. I have now driven the new C Class and S Class and the system is really easy and intuitive. It took me zero time to get used to it.
Great review Thomas. SL55 has an identical power to the famous supercharged 55 of the early 2000s. As for the 63 how are they supposed to compete with the M8 with 585 hp. By the time they do and if they do an SL63 e , BMW will come up with something more powerful. Unfortunately they didn't move forward with the rumored SL73 badge. Overall the car looks awesome, very much representing the blend between the AMG GT cabriolet, the S cabriolet( having 4 seats and S cabriolet is discontinued), and the soul of the previous generation SLs.
I enjoyed the review Thomas. Tha k you. You are the first to mention that the new SL not only replaces the outgoing SL but also the GT Roadster. I was wondering how MB AMG would market both.
In so many occasions, these touchscreens, virtual buttons and one-button-serves-all design are just driving me crazy. How can Mercedes, with so much car design experience, comes up with button designs like these? It made me even more upset when I heard Thomas said Mercedes made these not because of cost consideration. They really think these designs are better? Physical buttons are still relevant, and in many circumstances, still better than these fancy high-tech counterparts. I've just tried out a 2022 Bentley Continental GT. It comes with super high quality, elegant, and practical physical buttons. Lot of them. Of course Bentley's cars also get touchscreens, but Bentely tries to keep them in suitable size and within proper range of function. High end car manufacturers and designers should take Bentley as an example.
The SL has for me, always defined MB. This is a fine evolution of the line for sure. Thomas..... How long is the wait for yours, obviously ordered in Thomas Blue. 😁 A decent run around for you, to the shops for milk and bread etc 🤭👍. Please continue calling out #capacitivecurse, fake exhaust and animal skin interiors. 👏
that interior is 50/50. nice aluminium details, great seats, but then haptic gloss black curse everywhere and one tablet without physical HVAC (at least).... oh, and i would prefer coupe version with steel roof over my head.
The R129 is still the sweet spot in terms of design imho. It's perfectly proportioned, and exudes that Germanic look/solidity which the R230 doesn't quite pull off. Even today when you see a mint R129, you instantly assume the owner is of "old money" and has impeccable taste and class. When you see a R230, you just think to yourself, nice car! , but not much else
As ever, great review, Thomas. This new look has me a convert from Porsche, and took out an X3M Competition, and have a bit of a soft spot for BMW as well. But the 55 has me as a MB AMG convert too, cannot use the 63's extra power in New Mexico, and can buy a KTM 890 Duke for the difference. All-round, chicken dinner. :)
Excellent Review! The technology and |sportiness| is definitely great but I have mixed feeling about some of the changes, particularly moving into a soft top, adding the useless back seats and making it more of race car rather than the comfy elegant roadster. I could be wrong, so looking forward to your test drive review!
OMG you are hilarious! Love the honesty regarding the slide function and that terrible steering wheel with capacitive touch! And the fake exhaust police comment was epic 😂
A little too similar to AMG GT? It's a beautiful car. However, I'm not convinced traditional Mercedes customers (especially SL customers..rich, old men) will want something so sport oriented (super low profile tires, firm ride, very low seating position, etc)
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00:00 The Mercedes SL is AMG only now!
00:25 Mercedes-AMG SL 55
01:00 Length and technology (AWD!)
02:30 Rear-axle steering opposite up to 100 km/h!
03:02 Mercedes-AMG SL 63
04:13 V8 engine
05:07 Launch Control (Race Start) and top speed km/h mph
06:19 Soft top roof operation!
07:52 Retractable door handles
08:29 Interior SL 55
10:58 Three ways to open the soft top
12:44 Digital instruments
13:32 MBUX infotainment with screen angle change function
15:21 Return of the 2+2 seater!
16:04 AMG performance seats in the SL 63
17:35 Wind deflector
18:06 Trunk / boot space
#Mercedes #Mercedes SL
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The thing I always loved about the SL and SLK were the folding hardtop roof so bit disappointing in my opinion.
yes, folding hardtop with sunroof.
Agreed, disappointing, not only a bit.
I have owned the R107, the R129 and the R230. The trunk in the 230 is absolutely unpractical. And the metal folding roof tends to rattle and often needs maintenance.
@@davidcontini7217 skill issue
I get it and agree. I really like my hardtop SL. It’s like I have the best of both worlds.
Wow! Back at Thomas’s videos and I just noticed he has not reached 1M subscribers while he’s one of the first RUclips cars reviewers and he’s definitely the one and only who delivers a complete review of cars inside outside full screen. In comparison Matt Watson (UK) has almost 7 M subscribers and he mainly feeds fans with drag race reviews. It’s not even how we should call it. I leave it that way. I don’t know Thomas’s target in term of customers or followers. But he is painfully underrated.
it kind of shows what the majority of the youtube community wants. However I am happy that proper car review channels like this one exist for the rest of us and he will get to 1Mio next year I would assume
Drag races get tiring. Not close to real life. Autogefuhl does proper consumer friendly, real world car reviews.
People don't know quality when they see it.
that guy is a stupid clown,not a car journalist
All leather lovers have unsubscribed, that is probably why. 😳
I am BMW through & through but these look stunning - a design triumph. And I’m sure they will be superb to drive. Mercedes have knocked it out of the park with these - and a lot of other more recent designs.
This is the best recording set up, it really transmits what the cars are all about. excellent channel.
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Thomas, your a phenomenal reviewer. So easy to watch. Loving these cars too.
highly appreciated !
as an r129 owner, I believe the modern SL should have launched with a carbon fiber removable hardtop, sure the SL was traditionally a soft top car , but it also carried a standard removable hardtop. The devil is always in the details. If I were to drive my car into nyc ,La, or Atlanta, best believe the hardtop would be equipped. Especially if I had to park it in the mall or a busy car park.
wow r129 is the best generation
@@quantttum true
For sound proofing and insulation, a modern multi layered soft top like this are perfectly fine.
Folding hard top was too heavy especially with the added weight of AWD and rear steering, which are now essential to the driving experience if the car is to competitive.
Removable CF hard top would've been a cool option.
@@ahemgee9542 bruh the r129 didn't have a foldable hardtop , damn thing was a full on removable top
@@2JZDestroyer yeah it did. I said it would be cool, but removable hard tops are out of fashion now. Plus not needed as the fabric hood is 3 layered, and better sealed.
The R129 of which I own, had a very basic and thin single layer hood with no lining, so the hard top was essential for Winter.
Re folding hard top I'm referring to the R230 and R231.
Who signed off these ‘buttons’ on the steering wheel etc for they are a nightmare to operate. Tested a C class for 4 days and it’s really hit and miss. Cruise control is hard to operate, worse to switch off. volume used to go in equal steps, now it’s bang to loud, to quiet. selecting the front screen functionality is almost killing you because of the multiple attempts you need straying your view off of the road… it’s not a question of getting used to, it’s plain bad. I am really curious how they got to this point of badness. It’s the same for the S class, E class, and the SL. TRY before you buy people….
... and who signed off on the 'one button' under the screen where you have so many buttons in one piece? It feels so cheap when you use it.
who signed them off , probably some guy named heinz
I really thought they were going to kill off the sl, so glad they haven't. Would have preferred a hard top but won't turn you down if you are giving one away!
Glass roofs rule roadsters. The glass roof experience is decidedly more decadent as appropriate for an SL. Adding backseats was not worth killing the smoothness, the refinement, the airy openness of the glass roof experience. Ultimately the car is 220lbs heavier and less refined to gain nothing of an advantage. Again, with sincerest appreciation, all my respect for the prompt production of this review.
It is heavier mainly because of all wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. And the gain is feeling like a proper sportscar rather than a cruising GT. If you want a silky smooth experience with good performance there's also the E 53 Cabriolet.
@@agnusdeiofficial1266 A proper sports car is the AMG GT. If you're looking for a sports car to chase 911's on tracks, I suggest you start there because no sports cars have column shifters like a 1955 pickup truck. But not even awd was worth losing the power glass roof. The SL principle is original autobahn bred road weaponry. Think Maryland to Florida not backroad corner carving. Even Thomas has said R232 is no SL and he's right: the elegance is gone.
@@LawrenceMarkFearon I've had a few 911s and I loathed the AMG GT. Disproportionate hood, crappy visibility, unpleasant heat coming from the center console in summer, stiff ride, stupid smaller diameter rims upfront that's becoming a pandemic (911s, M3s). Far from a daily driver contrary to the 911 or this new R232. Who cares about the shifter when you are using the paddleshifters in manual mode. There was zero elegance about the last two generations as keeping a complex metal roof in the back makes that third box look like a pickup truck in the making. This generation looks so sharp and stylized in comparison, especially that flat sculpted hood almost at the wheel arches level reminding me somehow of the Honda S2000. Considering this car is replacing three very different models at once, they have done an excellent job.
Apart from thoroughly enjoying your exortic delivery of the English language (😉🤣).. I also just really realised why I choose your channel for this particular SL review: your very first statement answered my biggest question (why AMG)!
Thanks for always being so absolutely thorough!
This is such a relaxing video
They did a great job 👍🏽
6:24 Beheading of the rear passengers, James Bond style! 😱😂
Invite enemies to go in the back for decapitation, nice! 😂😂😂
In fairness to MB nobody will ever sit in those tiny rear seats
Best and most thorough auto presenter! I may have to replace my R230 with this generation SL55.
thanks m8 !
No supercharge tho
CLS headlights-AMG GT 4Door Front bumper
S class Taillights-AMG GT 2Door Rare bumper-S class interface system
Best of these cars in one
SL
10:45 best part of the video. Cheers from North Italy, European brother!
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One of the best looking Mercedes ever made imho. Well done!
Such a gorgeous car, nice to see the SL make a come back 👍🔥
hardtop! Is this the right successor to the 300sl?
Thomas does the best autoreviews on RUclips, hands down! Keep up the great work!
Surprisingly a lot of blatant cost cutting in MB recently. The seat controls and putting different buttons on one big movable surface is definitely not a good look. People notice this and MB seems to underestimate the customer's perceptions.
audi already figured that out and they are coming back to (at least) some physical buttons.... and hopefully less gloss black sh t as well...
The fake exhaust police should invest in a bell or a whistle to accentuate the crime. Don’t You think?
Thank you Thomas 💖
Great review !
it looks better with the top down than an amg gt covertible imo, but only if you have the top down lol.
Fine! I'll buy both then! Happy??
One of the nicest and most humble guys I ever seen
Best review x FAR... Well done... Not just the simple marketing BS, but an honest, and well balanced review.
Stunning! Superb review of the new SL from Thomas.
Beautyful Mercedes Benz SL 911.....
For some reason I feel like the design of sportier Mercedes has been worse since SLS production stopped.
The AMG GT never matched it in visual design, and now this SL sort of looks a bit.. safe? Hard to describe.
The rear end is nice and almost looks a bit like a boxster
i know i dont like this egg-shaped benzes.
Less is more
What a beautiful design, thanks Thomas. Imagine this car in Thomas Blue.
Autogefühl defaultly makes the best car review videos ever. So detailed and clear. Plus with the little humor. Man... excellent reviews.
And also. Ignoring the reviews. Does anyone pay attention to Thomas's jawline? The guy has the strongest jawline among any automotive reviewer ever.😂
Detailed review! Great job and certainly one of the best out there
Thomas you are truly No.1 reviewer!
I've been watching many videos about the new SL 2022. It's simply the best. It's a shame you didn't try the rear seats haha
Great review. Capacitive buttons in a moving vehicle- I’m not seeing it. My E350 Cab has the older buttons which I much prefer. I use the switch or the key to operate the roof. There is absolutely no need for more ways to operate the roof. Hopefully these things won’t detract from the driving experience.
i don't think it will, I think capacitive buttons aren't as comparable to Touch screen despite the popular opinion
It's almost 2022, grab a seat Karen.
Love both of the cars, but it will be quite some time before I can get rid of my current SL (which I love) to step up to one of these newer models.
My car was 118k as optioned, (R231)so I hate to know what these models cost. I must say although I love the look of the soft top and always have, I prefer the hard top convertibles sound deadening and better securing of the inside of the vehicle.
As for the air scarf I actually love mine. Here in Maryland sometimes it is slightly chilly when the sun starts to drop in spring, but I was surprised just how well the heat on your neck corrects that. With windows up, wind deflector up, and heat on you are totally warm with the top down even on the highway and it is quiet enough to speak with your passenger without yelling. He is correct about the trunk space, that was is huge lol. Truly beautiful cars. Great presentation.
you deserve way more subscribers. Easily the best car reviewer
Never been a fan of soft top, it seems to cheapen the overall look of a car everytime I see it ... this is just my opinion.
Yay. Exciting. Been waiting for this beast.
Welcome to Thomas's Living Room complete with bar!
😎
So good to see a new car that looks gorgeous, which is so rare nowadays
I really liked the S class coupe and cabriolet. they were beautiful! Sad to see it being replaced by the new SL. I prefer bmw m8 over this one
no they arent lol
AMG taking over the entire SL project shows how serious Mercedes is about redesigning the SL. The first SL is the most iconic car in the history of Mercedes Benz and the rounded and simplistic design of this new SL is a throwback to the old SL design especially from the back. The lineup of AMG cars have a distinctive aggressive look to show the power of the car and this may not look like the old SL, but the new SL is not just a luxury car, it is also a fast sports car. Other than the improvement in the performance of the SL, the new SL has one of the most beautiful interiors in Mercedes Benz even though the haptic feedback buttons are not very well integrated. The combination of the S class, C class, and EQS interior brings the best of all three trims into one, which puts the new SL interior way ahead of the competition. The hardtop roof was a consumer favourite and sad to see it gone from the SL lineup, but the new soft-top roof saves a lot of storage in the trunk and provides a 2 + 2 seating for more practicality, not to mention the first SL roadster included a soft-top roof, again bringing the old design of the SL back in a new form. This new SL replaces the S class coupe, AMG GT roadster, and the old SL, which is a very good decision made by Mercedes, as the SL is no longer the middle child, and is now on the top of Mercedes lineup for the best luxury, fast sports car. Therefore, in my opinion, the new SL with a more simplistic design, more power, and a more luxurious interior, is a huge improvement over the last generation and a deserving replacement for the S class coupe and AMG GT roadster.
P.S. The back of the new SL is very similar to a Porsche 911 and I will miss the legendary S class coupe design.
Lmk what you think of the new SL
Ok Thomas, you made me crack laughing stupidly with “Hey Mercedes, open the sunroof” ✋🤣🤚
Amazing walkthrough as always 👌
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I’ve been waiting for this soo long! 🔥🔥🔥
Belle, sobre, équilibrée et pure comme une 911 turbo.
Une vraie voiture comme on les aime sans fioritures inutiles.
Just beautiful…. If you can afford one just buy
Thomas your presentation is as great as it can be… Jonas is your best cameraman he brings the best out of you
If one can afford one a must buy… the best SL ever…
Thanks! Hope you ve also seen the driving review: ruclips.net/video/PBWxJpB-1eA/видео.html
I like both. The back seat makes sense. The soft top is retro classy. I’m sold!
This new model Is a lovely car. Good job AMG. My R230 with the M113k engine is holding up well in the meantime 👍🏼
I think it’s a mistake to do away with the folding hard top, that’s what really makes the SL stand out and the lines just look too ‘chunky’. My R230 SL looks sleek with roof up or down and still turns heads. I’m not sure this new model will do the same sadly.
I get it. I have the R231, and really love it, but these new models have my attention!
Metal top makes the car SO much more usable for 4-season use. I have a 1998 SLK230 that still runs great and turns heads. Convertibles are cool, but cold in Winter.
Very informative and entertaining, Thomas. Cheers from Virginia USA 🇺🇸
Always amazing and fancy those famous Panamericana grill in the front +those back silhouette like the 911 Porsche... Great job Mercedes and the whole AMG team... Greetings from Hrvatska. Have a nice weekend - Thomas and the Autogefuel team!
I’m a loyal BMW owner but I must say, Mercedes hit this one out of the park. Gorgeous car.
Amazingly beautiful, it will be successful
Wait what the heck I thought you were at over a million subs by now.
Better design than the new BMW grilles at least!
beauty... the AMG one... speechless... and that color... very very nice
Thomas, your detailed review started my sunshine weekend in California :-)
I missed the practical hard top, the classical dashboard and buttons. The long-line dashboard of the new electric EQS looks much more elegant than the ugly big "iPad". This new SL cabriolet design looks fantastic. The two rear seats can be used for storage of beach umbrella and picnic basket ;-)
I want to thank Thomas and team for making this enjoyable video and look forward to the next test drive on the fast German autobahn!!!
The fast german autobahn could not live as long as we all want. Politicians want to establish a speed limit. It would be the end of a legendary European road! Cheers from EU, Californian bro!
Another first class review.
I absolutely love the styling of this new SL Roadster! I have not found this car appealing since the 1973 450SL (USA) or the 450SLC version. I did enjoy seeing the 280SL in the 1960's (USA), but I don't remember them new in the showroom.
I had a new 1971 280 SL! Great car!
@@tedhuddleston1777 That is a beautiful car!
6:23 I'm getting Iron Man suit vibes here
Again a great review Thomas! I know that the ‘rear seats’ are not usable, but looking at the roof opening & closing sequence, a child could be decapitated at 06:26
Thought so too
Thank you Thomas for another amazing car review! Personally I'm kind of disappointed with this car, animal skin, fake exhaust, bad touch buttons. I don't think people will appreciate this. Also there won't be S-class coupe anymore? Please no, that is my dream car. 😢
Ya lot of disappointments indeed
Yeah, totally agree with you, the bad quality buttons (together with the plastic air vents) really kill the whole experience, they are an unfortunate constant reminder that this car is not perfect. For someone willing to spend that insane amount of money in this car would mean nothing to throw a few more thousands to have better buttons and vents (maybe they should offer it as an extra). And the little space for the back seats.... I thought they would keep the space from the last Mercedes S class, I thought it was very convenient, but the way it is now it seems like a waste of space, energy and weight.
I enjoy your Reviews. Thank you...
Was about to comment on how beautiful the new SL looks but then at 8:13 there's a 300SL roadster lurking in the background 💜 New one looks stunning though.
I don't understand the complaints of the buttons. I have now driven the new C Class and S Class and the system is really easy and intuitive. It took me zero time to get used to it.
Curious if there’ll be a 63s model with ~620hp. Would be a good addition to complete the lineup
Hi Thomas, wow beautiful car, and no one introduce new cars on RUclips like Thomas, " Thomas pro max"
Thanks Thomas.
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DO you have to hold the button for the roof , and will the roof stop if you let go of the button in the middle of the process ???
This red one makes my heart beating💓
Great review Thomas.
SL55 has an identical power to the famous supercharged 55 of the early 2000s.
As for the 63 how are they supposed to compete with the M8 with 585 hp.
By the time they do and if they do an SL63 e , BMW will come up with something more powerful.
Unfortunately they didn't move forward with the rumored SL73 badge.
Overall the car looks awesome, very much representing the blend between the AMG GT cabriolet, the S cabriolet( having 4 seats and S cabriolet is discontinued), and the soul of the previous generation SLs.
Thanks m8!
My god! What a car! I need to make some money! I can see myself driving it a lot!
Erste klasse,Bravo ,Thomas
I enjoyed the review Thomas. Tha k you. You are the first to mention that the new SL not only replaces the outgoing SL but also the GT Roadster. I was wondering how MB AMG would market both.
I saw some BMW z4 and current 8 series in this SL , and i can see some Porsche from the back 🙊🙈🙉
I enjoyed watching the Video. My favourite Is the SL 63
Nice car
My MX5 RF was anxious at the beginning but it still feels fine as I’m not into soft tops 😅
In so many occasions, these touchscreens, virtual buttons and one-button-serves-all design are just driving me crazy. How can Mercedes, with so much car design experience, comes up with button designs like these? It made me even more upset when I heard Thomas said Mercedes made these not because of cost consideration. They really think these designs are better? Physical buttons are still relevant, and in many circumstances, still better than these fancy high-tech counterparts. I've just tried out a 2022 Bentley Continental GT. It comes with super high quality, elegant, and practical physical buttons. Lot of them. Of course Bentley's cars also get touchscreens, but Bentely tries to keep them in suitable size and within proper range of function. High end car manufacturers and designers should take Bentley as an example.
True dat
Great video and car! Now if I could only afford one!
The rear of the car with top down has a significant 911 vibe.
It does look awesome with the roof down.
The SL has for me, always defined MB. This is a fine evolution of the line for sure. Thomas..... How long is the wait for yours, obviously ordered in Thomas Blue. 😁 A decent run around for you, to the shops for milk and bread etc 🤭👍.
Please continue calling out #capacitivecurse, fake exhaust and animal skin interiors. 👏
in your service!
OMG AMG NICE CAR! ONE MAN ONE ENGINE!! Awesome😍
that iPad in the middle is going to make it age super quickly, opposite of SL timelessness
I'm not so much a Mercedes guy, but this is a gorgeous car!
Silver wheels for me 👌🏼
that interior is 50/50. nice aluminium details, great seats, but then haptic gloss black curse everywhere and one tablet without physical HVAC (at least).... oh, and i would prefer coupe version with steel roof over my head.
bro is mogging us 24/7
R230 generation still best looking... And especially sounding...
The R129 is still the sweet spot in terms of design imho. It's perfectly proportioned, and exudes that Germanic look/solidity which the R230 doesn't quite pull off. Even today when you see a mint R129, you instantly assume the owner is of "old money" and has impeccable taste and class. When you see a R230, you just think to yourself, nice car! , but not much else
@@damieg82 R129 is still nice too... With V8 what a nice car for summer cruising...
Looks really imposing!! Am a massive SL-Mercedes fan, we've got a 2007 Sl65 AMG
As ever, great review, Thomas. This new look has me a convert from Porsche, and took out an X3M Competition, and have a bit of a soft spot for BMW as well. But the 55 has me as a MB AMG convert too, cannot use the 63's extra power in New Mexico, and can buy a KTM 890 Duke for the difference. All-round, chicken dinner. :)
Much more potential to become a classic than the car it replaces. Awesome.
interior shit look like tablet
This is not going to be a classic.
@@alh06 I think it will because it will be the last one they make. All Electric looms.
Hi Thomas, what is the watch in your wrist，looks cool！
Excellent Review! The technology and |sportiness| is definitely great but I have mixed feeling about some of the changes, particularly moving into a soft top, adding the useless back seats and making it more of race car rather than the comfy elegant roadster. I could be wrong, so looking forward to your test drive review!
OMG you are hilarious! Love the honesty regarding the slide function and that terrible steering wheel with capacitive touch! And the fake exhaust police comment was epic 😂
A little too similar to AMG GT? It's a beautiful car. However, I'm not convinced traditional Mercedes customers (especially SL customers..rich, old men) will want something so sport oriented (super low profile tires, firm ride, very low seating position, etc)
Well in fairness this is also the replacement for the AMG GT
The price ?
SL 63 with silver rims will be nice and clean 👍👍👍