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We were all waiting for Christmas back in 2011 when Mercedes-Benz introduced the current SL and now it seems that history is repeating itself, as our spy photographers have managed to snap the first pics of the R231 SL Facelift.
Yes, you are right, those headlights on the mid-cycle revamp SL prototype are not its own. The front light clusters belong to the S-Class Coupe and this shouldn’t come as a surprise.
The improvisation you see on this early test mule is just the beginning of a visual makeover that will see the SL respect the family identity introduced by the S-Class - even the V-Class has a face styled such as the one of the carmaker’s flagship sedan these days.
In order to achieve the literal facelift, the SL will also sport changes for the radiator grille, hood and, of course, the front apron. As for the rear end, the transformation will be carried out to a less intense extent, but expect thinner taillights, as well as a new bumper and redesigned exhaust tips.
Together with the S-Class and the G-Class, the SL has always been the apple of Mercedes’ eye, so while the cabin transformations will be limited, expect them to up the ante on the premium level.
Three-pointed star fans looking for test mules with deeper front and rear changes will probably have their SL thirst quenched by the end of the winter testing session. As for the actual roadster, expect this to bow in 2016 as a 2017 model.
The improvisation you see on this early test mule is just the beginning of a visual makeover that will see the SL respect the family identity introduced by the S-Class - even the V-Class has a face styled such as the one of the carmaker’s flagship sedan these days.
In order to achieve the literal facelift, the SL will also sport changes for the radiator grille, hood and, of course, the front apron. As for the rear end, the transformation will be carried out to a less intense extent, but expect thinner taillights, as well as a new bumper and redesigned exhaust tips.
We may receive an AMG Sport SL
As far as the engines line-up is concerned, the 2015 SL has already welcomed the new SL400, powered by a twin-turbo V6 producing 329 hp (333 PS). Nonetheless, we might see the upcoming AMG Sport range, which will debut in January at the Detroit Motor Show, touch the SL. Mercedes-Benz wants to double AMG sales by the end of the decade and the AMG Sport will play an important role in this.Together with the S-Class and the G-Class, the SL has always been the apple of Mercedes’ eye, so while the cabin transformations will be limited, expect them to up the ante on the premium level.
Three-pointed star fans looking for test mules with deeper front and rear changes will probably have their SL thirst quenched by the end of the winter testing session. As for the actual roadster, expect this to bow in 2016 as a 2017 model.
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