Next-gen Mercedes-AMG SL interior revealed
The interior of the forthcoming Mercedes-AMG SL roadster has been revealed, ahead of the car’s unveil later this year. The new SL has already been previewed in its pre-production guise last year.
- The Mercedes-AMG SL will be offered in a 2+2 seating layout
- It will get an 11.9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system
- It will likely be offered with an electrified in-line six-cylinder and V8 petrol engine
New Mercedes-AMG SL: features and tech
The interior design takes its inspiration from the AMG GT and GT 4-Door Coupe, according to Mercedes, but here the centre console is dominated by an 11.9-inch touchscreen. The company said the portrait orientation is better for navigation, and the entire screen can be tilted electronically to give drivers the best possible view.
Running the brand’s MBUX infotainment system, the 12.3-inch instrument display is fully digital, and drivers can customise the menus to suit their individual preferences. Mercedes claimed the screen “is not designed to be free-standing but integrated into a high-tech visor” that prevents glare caused by sunlight. There is also an optional head-up display that can show the car’s surroundings in 3D. The new model will also get Burmester speakers that are integrated into the doors, and 64-colour ambient lighting allows drivers to adjust the mood of the cabin.
New Mercedes-AMG SL: interior layout and quality
The AMG SL adopts a 2+2 seating layout for the first time since the Mercedes SL R129 model from 1989. The rear seats are suitable for children, and when they are not in use, Mercedes says a draught stopper can prevent unwanted airflow around the driver and front passenger.
In keeping with the car’s sporty yet comfortable brief, Mercedes has paid close attention to the interior finish. Buyers can choose from single- or two-tone Nappa leather, which can be combined with a variety of stitching colours.
