SPIED: Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz SL's Heavy Cladding Comes Off

It's about damn time! After waiting anxiously for the heavy cladding to come off, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL is making its first appearance without the rigid distractions.

Although it still remains largely camouflaged, its lines are starting to become clearer. For example, I think it's safe to assume that the Mercedes will benefit from CLS-style headlights.

Where things become even more interesting is at the back-end of the car, where it seems that the next-gen SL will have a pretty soft-looking trunk design. Taillights appear to get sleeker.

Overall, it seems like the SL has become more elegant with its softer lines and SLS-inspired grill. From its proportions, it does not seem like the update will take the SL in a sportier direction.

What do you say, Spies?


[Source: Auto Motor Und Sport]


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Steve - 12/14/2010 10:23:30 PM

+9 Boost

In my opinion, when the SL sported the twin round headlights (2006 or so), it was one of the most beautiful roadsters ever made.

Agent00R - 12/14/2010 10:29:23 PM

-2 Boost

It was pretty good looking but I think the 2009 refresh enhanced its appearance for the better since it is a bit more aggressive.

Agent63 - 12/16/2010 5:45:57 AM

+1 Boost

The SL is my favorite car of all time. It has always been the class leading car and luxurious and as solid as a Bentley CGT in my opinion. The interior is far from those of the crap A/B classes and many classes above the C-Class (which I think is good for entry level) but you can't even compare anything else other than the S-Class/S-Class coupe (CL).

vonbeeler - 12/14/2010 10:59:00 PM

+1 Boost

So far this makes me happy because every time there is a new SL, it is so beautiful that I have to buy it. Well looks like I'm off the hook this time thankfully.

Occarnut - 12/15/2010 8:07:58 AM

+3 Boost

bring back the mono-wiper!!

Threepoint141592 - 12/15/2010 11:36:11 AM

+1 Boost

OMG, YES!

pennfootball - 12/16/2010 11:11:54 AM

+1 Boost

Wow they had a mono wiper? When??

quizz - 12/15/2010 8:45:48 AM

+2 Boost

SL and CLK still share too much of the design language - other than size, they are becoming harder and harder to distinguish from the front.

quizz - 12/15/2010 8:46:02 AM

+2 Boost

Ack, I meant SLK

Willis - 12/15/2010 11:43:31 AM

+1 Boost

Not a fan of the current SL with the new headlights. It only looks good in AMG trim IMO.

pennfootball - 12/16/2010 11:13:39 AM

+1 Boost

My neighbor has a 2010 SL550 in White...(she is a 52 year old soccer mom) It doesn't look bad...but I don't see the 110 grand her husband paid for it! lol

pennfootball - 12/16/2010 11:16:11 AM

+1 Boost

Is it me or is the SL just too damn expensive for what you get? I remember when they were 85,000 and I think that is a proper price point for it not over 100!!! Seriously it really is raping the customer because the mass produced non AMG version is not a whole lot more to make than an E-63 AMG!