The 2012 SLK250 and SLK55 AMG should be arriving in US showrooms soon! The pricing has just been announced and the SLK250s are already in the country waiting to be shipped to dealerships!

2012 SLK250 Roadster: Base MSRP $42,500

2012 SLK55 AMG Roadster: Base MSRP $67,500

The 2013 SL550 “Edition 1″ will celebrate the introduction of the all-new sixth generation SL-Class. This limited production special edition features exclusive features inside and out, include a unique exterior paint which is only available for this model. Additional details include contrast stitching throughout the cabin and a full designo treatment, including upholstery, trim and headliner.

These special edition vehicles will only be available at launch and most dealerships will only receive one! Now is the time to act if this is the car you want!

2013 SL550 Edition 1 Launch Package

• designo Crystal Silver paint
• designo Classic Red Exclusive Leather
• designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood
• Premium 1 Package
• Driver Assistance Package
• Illiminated Door Sills
• Black Dinamica Headliner
• 19″ AMG 5-Spoke Wheels with special finish

* two-tone steering wheel is not on the US version

A few years ago Mercedes-Benz switched from Tele-aid to mbrace for our in-vehicle service provider. At the time there was not a huge difference in the services provided but we knew that, down the line, Hughes Telematics would have more to offer. Those new features will begin to appear in the 2013 SL-Class this spring in the new mbrace2. Visit the mbrace sneek peek at MBUSA.com for more details about the system including…

• Mercedes-Benz Apps
• Remote Access Services
• Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
• mbrace Concierge

• mbrace Mobile App

Automotive News is reporting that MBUSA CEO, Steve Cannon, confirmed the arrival of a diesel engine for the 2013 GLK-Class! The engine is expected to arrive as a 2013 model, at the same time the GLK-Class gets its’ mid-cycle refresh in the fall of 2012! The GLK-Class is already made with a variety of diesel engines in other markets. Most articles I have read are suggessting the US bound diesel GLK-Class will be the GLK250, a 4-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 369 lb/ft of torque but this is not confirmed.

Thank Mercedes-Benz! We love diesel!

“Even with a 40/60 front/rear power split, the stability control won’t allow you to drive the car with the throttle. Once things start to get out of shape, the electronics call a timeout and reel things back in. It is amazing just how hard you have to push to find those limits, and the idea of any rational person finding them is unlikely.”

“Interior quality took a major leap forward in the redesigned ML, and the AMG version takes it another step farther. Material quality is luxurious and attention to detail abounds in spots only contortionists would be able to see. Even the doorjambs look as though they spent time in the design department to match the clean, uncluttered aesthetic.”

“Herr Kallenius boasts that the new ML 63 AMG is the most powerful SUV for sale today. In the same train of thought, he also says the AMG biturbo V-8 is among the cleanest engines for the power output. “AMG is a test lab for new technology that will trickle down into lower segments at Mercedes.”"

Read the full Motor Trend article and view the photo gallery here.

Pricing for the all-new 2013 SL-Class was announced today! $105,500 plus destination and delivery will get you the latest Mercedes-Benz roadster just in time for the summer convertible season!

Packages:

Premium 1 Package – $4900

• Rearview Camera
• Parktronic with Active Park Assist
• Active Ventiallated Front Seats
• Airscarf
• Active Multicontour Seats
• Keyless Go
• Power Trunk Closer

Driver Assistance Package – $2950

• Distronic Plus with Presafe Brake
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist

Sport Wheel Package – $2000

• 19″ AMG 5-spoke Wheel
• Sport Brake System

Options:

• 19″ Twin 5-spoke Wheel – $500
• Illuminated Door Sills – $350
• Analog Clock on Dash – $250
• Wood Steering Wheels – $590
• Magic Sky Control – $2500
• Active Body Control – $4090
• Bang & Olufsen Sound – $6400
• Soft Close Doors – $850

You can visit the Future Models section at MBUSA for some more pictures and details.