Just a few weeks ago I was sure that the Steel Grey SLK350 with Red Leather was the best looking SLK-Class we could build! Now we have such a selection of SLK350s I have a new favorite! This is a new color for 2012 – Silver Mist! It’s blue. I know the color would imply that it is silver, but that is not the case. It is more blue than Diamond Silver, less bright than Quartz Blue. Maybe a slate blue kind of color? It is so hard to describe…but I loved it immediately. Come by and take a look at Silver Mist or any of the eight 2012 SLK350s I have in inventory!
We now have eight 2012 SLK350s in inventory! This one is my current favorite and is on the showroom floor. We often order silver or black cars with a red interior…this is the first I have had with the Steel Grey. In person the color is darker, more burgandy, less RED. Come see for yourself! It is a gorgeous day for an SLK-Class test drive!
As the 2012 models begin production, Mercedes-Benz has announced some Special Value Packages to enhance the launch of these models! This information applies to the July production schedule and will continue until further notice.
2012 C-Class Sedan and Coupe
All vehicles will be equipped with the S32 COMAND Launch Package. During this launch period the Audio 20 system and the 320 Multimedia Package are not orderable. The Rearview Camera has been made available as a stand-alone option.
S32 COMAND Launch Package – $930
COMAND Navigation with single CD/DVD
Voice Control
2012 GLK-Class
Two launch packages are available on the GLK-Class. S32 COMAND Launch Package or the new S33 Multimedia Launch Package. During this launch period the 320 Multimedia Package is not orderable but the Audio 20 is available.
S32 COMAND Launch Package – $930
COMAND Navigation with single CD/DVD
Voice Control
S33 Multimedia Launch Package – $2600
COMAND Navigation with single CD/DVD
Voice Control
Universal Customer Interface
Multimedia Interface Cable
Rearview Camera
2012 SLK-Class
All vehicles will be equipped with the S32 COMAND Launch Package which, requires Premium 1 Package. During this launch period the Audio 20 system and the 320 Multimedia Package are not orderable.
S32 COMAND Launch Package – $1150
COMAND Navigation with single CD/DVD
Voice Control
2012 E-Class Coupes and Cabriolets
All vehicles will be equipped with Premium 1 Launch Package or Premium 2 Launch Package.
S01 Premium 1 Launch Package – $3600
Multimedia Interface Cable
Rearview Camera
COMAND with single CD/DVD
Universal Customer Interface
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Premium Sound
Heated Seats
Power Rear Sun Shade (coupes)
Airscarf (cabriolets)
S02 Premium 2 Launch Package – $6050
S01 Package
Heated & Ventilated Seats
Headlamp Cleaning System
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Corner Illuminating Lamps
Heated Windshield Washer Reservoir
Keyless GO
2012 ML-Class
All vehicles will be equipped with Premium 1 Launch Package or Premium 2 Launch Package.
I had training last week for the soon to be released 2012 SLK-Class and CLS-Class. It was the first opportunity I have had to see the cars in person and I was very impressed. The SLK-Class in particular is leaps and bounds ahead of the previous generation. This was a one take, no practice, quick walk-around to cover some of the highlights…it isn’t quite up to my normal walk-around standards! You can get more details about the options and packages from my previous SLK-Class posts.
For Model Year 2012 the Accessory Navigation System (ANS) will replace the Nav + 4 system in the SLK-Class and C-Class Sedan and Coupe. The ANS will equip cars without the COMAND system with Navigation through the standard screen (Audio 20). The standard screen for these vehicles is larger for 2012 with enhanced clarity and better display. The system is also fully integrated with the central COMAND controller.The features of ANS include:
Reality View Pro
Display of highway intersections and exit ramps
Image display of road signs and lane information
Lane Guidance Pro
Recommends the optimal lane
Destination input via map
Real Time Traffic
Unlike the Nav + 4, ANS does not include iPod adapter, USB connection, or Bluetooth Audio streaming. The Nav +4 will still be available on the 2012 GLK-Class. The ANS MSRP is $1290.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class will arrive in US showrooms this May. With a new look, innovative technology and new standard safety features the 2012 SLK-Class will continue to be a sporty roadster with stylish comfort!
Standard Equipment
SLK250: 1.8 litre turbo inline-4 with 201 hp / 229 lb/ft torque
SLK350: 3.5 litre V6 with 302 hp / 273 lb/ft torque
Power seats and steering column with memory and lumbar
ATTENTION ASSIST
Adaptive BRAKE with HOLD function
LED daytime running lights
Rain-sensing intermittent wipers
HomeLink garage door opener
Integrated Compass in rearview mirror
8 Airbags – up from 6
HD Radio
Aluminum trimmed roll bars
Electronic parking brake
mbrace
Flex bottle holder
Exterior Colors
Black
Mars Red
Obsidian Black Metallic
Steel Grey Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Palladium Silver Metallic
Pearl Beige Metallic
Diamond White Metallic
Indium Grey Metallic
Silver Mist Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic – delayed launch
Interior Colors
Black – MB-Tex, Leather and Premium Leather
Sahara Beige – MB-Tex, Leather
Ash / Black – MB-Tex, Leather
Bengal Red / Black – Premium Leather
Trims – Aluminum is standard
Option Packages
Premium 1 Package – $2590
iPod/MP3 Media Interface
AIRSCARF
Sirius Satellite Radio
harman/kardon Premium Sound
Heated Seats
IR Remote Roof Automation
Trim Package – $990
Burl Walnut trim on center console and doors
Wood and Leather shift knob
Wood and Leather Steering Wheel
Lighting Package – $1070
Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Headlamp Cleaning System
321 Sport Package – SLK350 $2500, SLK 250 TBD
18″ AMG 5-spoke Wheels
Ambient Lighting in Solar Red
Sport body styling
Multimedia Package – $2150
COMAND system with Hard Drive Navigation
7.0″ High-Res LCD screen with 3D map views
Enhance Voice Control System
10GB Music Register
6-disk DVD changer
Gracenote Media Database with cover art
SD card slot
DISTRONIC PLUS Package – Special Order – $1900, required Multimedia Package and Automatic Transmission
DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake
PRE-SAFE
Dynamic Handling Package – Special Order – TBD
Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension
2 Driver-Selectable Suspension Modes
Torque Vectoring Brake
Sport Button
The best blend of agility and comfort
Stand-Alone Options – SLK250/SLK350
18″ 5-twin spoke wheel – TBD/$500
PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance – $970/$970
Analog clock on Dash Top – $250/$250
AIRGUIDE Windstop – $350/$350
MAGIC SKY CONTROL Panoramic Roof – $2500/$2500
Panoramic roof with fixed tint – $500/$500
7G-TRONIC Automatic transmission – $1520/Standard
Digital Dual Zone Climate Control – $760/$760
KEYLESS-GO – TBD
Leather – TBD/Standard
Premium Leather – TBD/$630
Illuminated Doors Sills – TBD
Wheel Locks – TBD
Media Interface PLUS – TBD
Rear Spoiler – TBD
Chrome Hood Vent Fins – TBD
Nav + 4 – TBD
Wheels:
SLK250 Standard 17″
SLK350 Standard 18″
SLK250 / SLK350 Optional 18″ Sport
SLK250 / SLK350 Optional 18″
All of this information and pricing is still preliminary can can change before the vehicle is released. The US debut will be at the New York International Auto Show on April 20th. The 2012 SLK-Class is available for order now.
Mercedes-Benz introduced us to the newest members of the family during the Super Bowl this year. For more information about the C-Class Coupe, SLS AMG Roadster, SLK-Class and CLS-Class you can visit the Future Vehicles section of MBUSA.com and sign up for updates!
Mercedes-Benz has posted information about the 2012 SLK-Class to the website! There are exterior and interior photos as well as a list of some of the features. You can see a lot of the SL-Class is this SLK-Class!
Bold new design
Advanced V-6 engine
Retractable hardtop
MAGIC SKY CONTROL panoramic glass roof panel with adjustable tint (optional)
AIRSCARF neck-level heating system (optional)
mbrace in-vehicle connectivity suite
ATTENTION ASSIST driver-drowsiness detection
PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection system (optional)