Mercedes SLC 2018 in-depth review | carwow Reviews 

One day, my comment will come on top. I will show it to my university teacher, who said that I can't achieve anything in my life.

Timeless. I have a 2012 SLK on private plates. Kept clean and polished always gets admired. I would not buy a new one. Bought mine 3 years old. Paid less than 1/2 new price. Runs like a dream. A car to keep. Lovely summer driving.

Wow I’ve never seen a convertible hardtop with a glass pass through/sun roof in it. That’s pretty cool

only real ones watch the Infotainment, 360 and Practicality video

(S)tudent(L)oans(C)ompany

Notification squad, where ya at?

I own an SLC and it’s a great little fun car. I don’t know why Matt was so fussy/negative about it…

so its a face lifted slk

the most pessimistic review I've ever seen

Starts 32,000 pounds! Wow that's cheap!!! It starts at around 75,000 pounds in India......Govt taxes over 130%.......Simply sucks

The rear doesn't suit the front look

HAHAH “STUDENT LOANS IN THE GLOVEBOX”

Even though it’s an old Mercedes it’s pretty good

Timeless German Sportscar, I love it! But the guy is boring....

Ironic how little it's changed since our 2013... Ours has all the extras he recommended, including "command center" and a bunch of AMG add ins... And this 2018, (for a 5 year newer car), just doesn't look that much different than ours (inside). That's not bad, but it probably needs a refresh to keep pace with the other vehicles, particularly in electronics. Still I recommend it for the same reasons the reviewer did. Its not a "boy racer." But its a wonderful weekender (pack an overnight bag only), comfortable, and quick, when you want it to be, and in sport mode, with anti-slip engaged (default) it give you enough confidence in the corners, to have some safe fun. With the top down, windows up, the windscreen between the roll bars, the air scarf blowing on your neck, and the heated seats turned up, it makes a very respectable "winter" convertible too. The infotainment system, and controls, are typical Mercedes, and once you learn the locations, they're right where you'd expect them to be. Our infotainment system had the 6 disc and DVD player in it.. Not sure why you'd want to watch a movie sitting in your car (DVD not operable when driving) but it does work fine. Ours was used, but perfect. Mercedes owners are often meticulous about maintaining their cars, or trade them frequently, and that leaves a lot of car for the next buyer. Love it, and recommend it heartily.

Too bad it was such a negative review of such a nice car. The build quality is very good. The design is fantastic and even classic. Old is relative and not necessarily bad. That car has lots of clever solutions that makes for a very good open top high quality car.

I'll download this in GTA V for free..💬

It has a folding solid roof an absolute must for me as an everyday car and why I would choose it over all the competition.

I quite like the SLC. Its not an out and out sports car like a Boxster, its more of a car you just want to drive around in and enjoy the open top. I would definitely consider this over a TT or Z4 (if I had money of course)

Who saw the student loan icon when he opened the glove box lmfao

just been at my merc garage getting the 1 year service for my e-class. had a look at one of these in the showroom. have to say im tempted by the AMG model.

I have to pick you up on a few points. I ordered a new SLC 200 Manual in May 2018 (for Car Wow prices) while I was waiting for mine to arrive the dealer kindly lent me an SLC 200 Auto which I had for 11 weeks until mine arrived.(All through the hottest UK summer on record) The Auto 9 speed box is very smooth and the Dynamic select is fun, but your comment at 4:18 about the manual gearbox is rubbish. Half the fun of driving a sports car is the gear changing and I much prefer the 6 speed manual box which is gorgeous. (Flappy paddles aren't the same! ) Pity they don't offer this on all the models. At 6:35 closing the windows does close the rear windows now as long as you wait until the bleep to say it's finished. So they have listened to you ! At 7:16 you criticise the plug in plastic air deflector (which I agree with) but for a small extra go for the Air Guide which are 2 perspex swivel air deflectors and work SO WELL with the air scarf and don't spoil your rear view mirror vision like the grey plastic one does. It's a brilliant car !! I love it and the technology including Mercedes ME which you don't mention in your description is the best I've come across including Range Rovers & BMW's. Wanted to point out to potential buyers that if the manufacturers list price (not car wow with discount) comes to over £40,000 then you will pay an extra £500 road Tax to the government every year for 6 years!! so choose your extras carefully and keep it below £40k (unless you are rich ! Lol) Cheers Phil

It is a bloody gorgeous car.

I LOVE the previous SLK 350 and 55 AMG.. Please could u make a clip about these ?? Thank u for a great channel ! Michael. from Sweden

There's a button to lift the roof ajar to access the boot area when the roof is down

So I have a low mileage SLC 250D, and its a lovely thing. Drives really nicely and is incredibly smooth. More a quick grand tourer than an out and out sportscar, but after owning fast cars that made me drive like an idiot, that's actually quite welcome. Only downside is driving it on poorly maintained roads. Mine's the AMG Line, with the firmer suspension, and it bangs and crashes over potholes. Not nice at all to be honest, so I tend to use one of our other cars for trips into the city where the roads are pretty rubbish.

Mercedes is doing a huge mistake dismissing this gorgeous car.

I’ve lost three air scarves already. I’ve still got my air guitar though I think.

slamming doors, hitting panels, struggling with the boot and talking shit, maybe a person who appreciate a two door roadster with minimalist interior and outstanding driving performance should be presenting the SLC

This rear headlights are the best in this generation

Starting at 32k what on earth are you looking for absolute perfection. I own a 43 amg and it is brilliant. It will out perform F types etc love it

I actually prefer the outdated interior look. I'm not very fond of this new touch screens everywhere trend

People complaining about the interior. This interior is the same as in the A class and GLA except from the screen which is better than having an ipad stuck to the console. Interior is getting updated in 2019 anyway. Stunning car just not worth £56,000.

I think you don’t understand a thing about the car. This is not a “sportscar” , but a luxury sports cruiser for relaxed people , appreciating the classic timeless look. In 20 years from now , this car will still look great, while other now so called modern cars will look as “ modern” clothes and haircuts from the ‘80 s , today.

It is extremely obvious that Mercedes did not put any work or attention into this car!!!😞😞

It's exactly the same as the old slk, its still great

brit whiner, stop complaining ,buy an Austin, more your standard

not worth the $, interior looks like 2008 and the safety probably too, so no thanks

"it's one of mercedes' older cars" *looks at title "mercedes slc *2018*

2018 with interior from 10 years ago.. About as embarrassing as what Audi does with their Q3

Welcome to 2008 NOT 2018.

Who spends 2000 for sat nav with today's cell phones?!

omg.....speak louder....plsssssss

When you review the car and say that lower trim feels cheap and nasty, perhaps they make it in hard plastic because you are otherwise going to scratch it with your boots. So it might actually be an advantage over soft material that won't last.

😂 You liked this car as much as I did (test drove one). Unfortunately Mercedes is said to be discontinuing these roadsters. 😞

I'd have a C Cabriolet over this.

If I ever gon have this car....this would be better than nothing😂

Horrible car. And I'm saying that while I work for this company..

Mercedes confuse me these days..at one point 300 meant 3.0..now it's a 2.0t?

I think SLC means Stupid Luxury Cabriolet

Can a 2-meter-tall person fit into the SLC?

That interior is so ugly..

HOPEFULLY THEY MAKE A NEW SLC THAT LOOKS LIKE A BABY AMG GT WITH THE NEW INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ID BUY ONE

Metal roofs are so sexy... fabric ones are just cheap by comparison.

8:07 as someone from the Caribbean watching your videos, I appreciated this.

The SL has a button that moves the roof up when it's in the boot to take bags you put in there out. Strange the SLC doesn't have it.

I love its interior for the tag much more than bmw z4

Stunning car,the best at its class for sure

the old SLK350 R171 is alot more fun to drive and better looking...

Dated...

man this car is just wrong in any way.. new mercedes are so hot right now..but this one, mehhhh...

Did you hear that?No i didn't😂😂

The 2017 E-Class coupe or even the 2017 C-Class coupe is a better deal no matter how you look at it...

Can I stop you there the dials are not old and tackie they cool and serfistaced and I like the last out in side the slc

If I didn’t need to part with any money for it, I’d have this over the current MX5 any day. They aren’t even in the same class, However 50 odd grand for this is just daft, it’s not a shitbox as others have said however it isn’t worth that money. One plus of the dated interior is at least it doesn’t have a discount iPad nailed to the dash like the rest of the merc range.

MX - 5 is built and engineered better

honestly, my dream is to be driving like a SLC or C63 with a N/A V8 with the top down

I highly dislike MB's new idea with the tri star logo on the grille. They added this bullshit plastic like black background around the tri star making it look cheaper. It should be hallowed out and meshed like the W204 C-Class. It legit looks like a sticker.

The one thing about the SLC is that no one is going to buy it as a "sports" car. They are going to buy it because of the Mercedes badge on the front and all that goes with it.

If this is a luxery car it should really come with all those extras. Mazda know how to do things.

Just as a perspective on the comment on the standard navigation system. In Germany you almost do not get a navigation system in any car as standard, so we Germans always have to pay around 2000 € for the navigation :/

could you maybe do a review on more reasonable cars? pehaps the GWM M4 (seeing as its GWM's 10th birthday year)? It's a more realistic review for the general public.... I.E. I cannot afford a merc, lol!

That's a 'Class A' review of this wonderful sportscar....I love it, go on doing like this....

2:17 nice glovebox advertising

They could have AT LEAST make the interior look like a C Class.. wth

16.000 £ worth of options is a lot for a roadster

Leave the Miata for the losers, Mercedes outpoints Mazda any day.

Mercedes outpoints a Mazda any day.

Might just be me but I think it's very boring to look at and the interior is outdated with all the unnecessary buttons on the centre console. In terms of appearance I much prefer the previous SLK.

love watching pretty car and handsome guy simultaneously.

I agree ,bad interior.Worst car in Mercedes lineup .Not worth the money.Audi TT way better interior ,handling.Bad Mercedes,more like a cheap Korean car interior.

The only way I could get was that she would have a car for a few days so that she could be there at five or six so she can get to be with me to do it for you guys to do a party and she can do not

Your comment about going to Carwow doesn't check out. They have no SLC on their online buying list?? Doh ?

What a shit box

I didn't even know this car exists. Maybe because I live in a communist country where car prices are ridonculous. At least we have internet.

Soo….nobody noticed Matt closing it with the hand on the glass?

My mum has this car, she loves it, and I quite like it too, its very nippy and impressive for its age, it's a very old model now, I imagine the new one will be something super decent

My next lease. Was between Cayman and Z4.

Mat just woke up and was like " I should go review a car before I get enthusiastic enough"

Ughh when are Mercedes going to get rid of that horrible button set that they've been recycling for over 10 years - those air-con and radio dials are cheap and tacky

Matt only like Audi. And he thinks everybody has another £1000 here and there to upgrade it.

#mat_watson always with the awesome reviews, can you get a hold of an SL500 to review?

Love this car, nice one mate!

why do they even sell this and even the SL models anymore?

I don't understand why mercedes is letting down their Sl/Slc lineup, i mean it looks dated already and it is going to be replaced at the earliest in 2019/2020. Why the **** ? If Mercedes hates their Sl/Slc so much, they should stop producing it rather than making people hate it.

Try to make a video on bmw z4 (love from Bangladesh ❤)

Why was there a phone in the glovebox with the student loans co logo on it? 2:17 Is that a sponsorship thing or a joke of some sort

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Are u gonna do a review on the Mercedes CLS anytime? Love your videos keep it up!

Would anyone take any notice of anyone wearing ludicrous red trousers ??