Doug DeMuro the type of dude to get in a fight and say “No more Mr. Nice Guy”

@masteroftheblaster9523

9 ай бұрын

He's the kinda guy to die in a pillow fight

@paulie-Gualtieri.

9 ай бұрын

And does the rolls up the sheeves on his T-shirt motion

@axe2grind244

9 ай бұрын

And then take his shirt off…..only to reveal his other shirt.

@AnitaHanjaaab

9 ай бұрын

​@@axe2grind244😂😂😂😂

@paulie-Gualtieri.

9 ай бұрын

@@axe2grind244 With a Superman logo on it

I work for AMG in Germany and drove the SL63 a few times. Great car and fun to drive, no question. But operating the roof via screen is the most annoying feature since the invention of the wheel. What drugs led them to this decision? Put a goddamn switch in the center console an everything is fine!

@sonicskills123

9 ай бұрын

There is indeed a switch in the center console. You just have to hold down on the button that gets you to the convertible menu for a few seconds until the roof retracts or goes back up.

@Px4164

9 ай бұрын

this screen looks cheap as hell, even windows vista styled icons do not help

@Lukerr239

9 ай бұрын

Lol, had the completely same experience. You have to hold it at the exact right spot, when sliding the slider. Dumb as hell!

@Ar1AnX1x

9 ай бұрын

@@oinkoink2843 I mean if someone wants to buy an SL this isn't going to deter them, this is a small criticism, their public image is definitely not that fragile

@dougt5357

9 ай бұрын

Tops seem to move pretty quickly these days but, requiring you to hold the switch (keep your finger on the screen) seems a bit much.

This will be a really cool vehicle for Hoovie to buy in about 5 years for an 80% discount.

@Kizzle001

9 ай бұрын

Then see it at Wizards shop soon thereafter.

@stevemonkey6666

9 ай бұрын

@@Kizzle001 by that time, The Wizard may be refusing to service Mercedes....

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

​@@stevemonkey6666wizard of oz?

@basshead.

9 ай бұрын

@@purwantiallan5089 Harry Botter

@r0b3rt_959

9 ай бұрын

Weezard!

The old SL was one of the best looking hard-top convertibles , it was more secure than a soft top that could be cut open easily. Other hard-top convertibles just looked wierd or ruined the shape of the car the SL didnt.

@coaldust01

9 ай бұрын

I wanted an SL55 so bad when they came out but I could not afford the insurance let alone the car lol.

@joesmith9216

9 ай бұрын

my 2011 SL550 looks like a coupe

@bubbabritton1726

9 ай бұрын

Volvo’s C70 looked great with the hardtop up or down. One of the few that pulled it off well.

@Px4164

9 ай бұрын

it's just... obese SL

@Rom3_29

9 ай бұрын

Chrysler-Benzes are getting affordable. Nice older, rust free west coast SL are very nice.

It's a damn shame this doesn't have a retractable hardtop anymore. The addition of AWD is awesome though.

@StevanNomeaud

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, the hardtop is preferable from my POV

@MichaelBertolino

9 ай бұрын

@@StevanNomeaud Zero chance of wind or road noise unless you get a lemon. It's so much better

@rustler08

9 ай бұрын

Retractable hardtops are the only way I would own a convertible. Cloth tops are meant for cars you lease or own for 1-2 years from new, then bail

@MichaelBertolino

9 ай бұрын

@@rustler08 Exactly! Hard tops are the way. It's a God damn shame Boxsters are soft top only. Huge misstep on Porsche's part

@Jens_Roadster

9 ай бұрын

I agree! Hardtop also looks much better.

Just a quick correction: I believe if you hold the convertible top selector button it will also raise/lower the top without having to hold your finger awkwardly on the screen.

@SupercarRanch

9 ай бұрын

that is good. I was thinking that was the dumbest IU feature I'd seen in a long time to hold a touchscreen slide

@metarugia3981

9 ай бұрын

@@SupercarRanch "that is good. I was thinking that was the dumbest IU feature I'd seen in a long time to hold a touchscreen slide" Sometimes, these car manufacturers don't always take into account the ease of use when designing/implementing these features. A single button for the convertible top up/down function would've been fine, but they sometimes overcomplicate things. New technology like the capacitive touch is great, but they're not applicable to all things, like adjusting the volume for example, where it requires a scroll wheel or knob.

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

​@@SupercarRanchthis car is quite underrated.

It's very worrying that even people like Doug start comparing touchscreens to older touchscreens, rather than buttons. Seems like people already start forgetting which makes it easier for manufacturers to push bullshit, cheap solutions that replace actually good, logical solutions. RIP automotive quality and craftsmanship [*]

@jackdough8164

9 ай бұрын

Yea I hate it because I hate touch screens in cars and I have like 0 options now. I’m still driving my 2011 ford escape and will probably try to find another one with low kms if any exist when mine kicks the bucket.

@TimeForCars

9 ай бұрын

You are the man 🫵🏻

@ryansmithc

9 ай бұрын

People who buy this want the latest desh. Buttons look dated and not really useful. Set up with app and enter car. Everything else can be adjusted easily through the screen while keeping the dash clean.

@lawrencefearon6830

9 ай бұрын

Doug never met a touchscreen he didn't like while driving. Meanwhile Mercedes can push this bullshit and cut costs big time.

@radisnooker5

9 ай бұрын

​@ryansmithc I can guarantee you that screens age 100x worse than old school buttons and switches. Just look at subarus current infotainment. Jesus christ

03:46 woah, Doug looks the same in the 50’s as he does now 🤯😳

My only criticism of the styling might be, it's far too aggressive to be 'beautiful'. Also, hardtops are awesome.

@mercator79

9 ай бұрын

I'll pay the extra money and the extra 50 pounds of weight to have a hardtop. NO question!

@Ametisti

9 ай бұрын

@@mercator79 yeah, it's not like it's even a light car.

@fredsalfa

9 ай бұрын

I think it’s beautiful

@dl6860

9 ай бұрын

agreed, soft top is stupid on this car

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

​@@Ametistithis is more like semi heavy car.

great design for a convertible... the body lines aren't distorted with the top down, no hump back look. Looks good both ways!

Come on, SLK was pioneer in folding hardtop in 1998+- not SL in 2003...

@Weiseorgelspieler

4 ай бұрын

The SLK was actually launched in 1996 in Europe. The Vario roof was very impressive back then.

I’m 27 years old, and neither me nor anyone my age looks at a 2017+ SL and thought it looked like it was made for an old man. It was still a twin turbo V8 Benz…

@mortensenvick5711

9 ай бұрын

It's more old man than the 2017 991 4S I bought when I was 29.

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I mean sure, old men liked it. But they like corvettes too which are kick ass muscle cars lol. It was so unique and hit a market segment that nobody else did. I can’t believe they replaced it with this.

I'm disappointed that Doug didn't get in the back seats. He used to do that back in the day

Mercedes trying to revive the luxury convertible segment...Appreciated!

@DreamDosage

9 ай бұрын

yes!

@517sf6

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Much rather something like this instead of all the bland suvs

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

Nothing luxurious about this. A bunch of Tesla style screens, incredible wind noise due to the soft top, sports suspension. They just made a shittier 911 lol

@bimb1436

4 ай бұрын

​@@pbcash7788smooth brain take

Air scarf is the greatest feature on any convertible. Had one on my SLK in 2008 and its crazy other brands have not adopted this.

@fortheloveofnoise9298

9 ай бұрын

probably will be in next gen Mustang

Im Germany we get an SL 43 with the M139 4cyl AMG engine. So there is a "lesser AMG" entry model that could be seen as a replacement for the old non AMG models.

@JonasHorn

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, 127.000€ for a 4 cylinder, sub 400 HP car 😂

@systembolaget9044

9 ай бұрын

How can germany, the home of mercedes get a worse version than usa?

@JonasHorn

9 ай бұрын

@@systembolaget9044 I wouldn’t call it worse, just MASSIVELY overpriced

@DanVibesTV

9 ай бұрын

@@systembolaget9044 because that "worse version" will sell better than the high performance version.

@rustler08

9 ай бұрын

The 43 is not an AMG. You can't change my mind. They just need to rename those 4-cylinder turds to be sport packages, not AMG models

I recently saw one of these here on the Autobahn A3 outside of Frankfurt and it is even more striking in Person. I'm glad they made the SL63 look so much better now. And while waiting for your Upload i was wondering when you'll do this one, so i'm happy to find out about it's Quirks and Features! It definitely is not the "Old Man GT" anymore as the past few Models Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

@georgebushisntcool

9 ай бұрын

Older models are much classier. This just cant grow on me and I’m huge SL fan. It almost looks like a Z4 but for price of Maybach and this tablet in the center is just meh

@chartreux1532

9 ай бұрын

@@georgebushisntcool It's definitely a matter of taste, i never minded the previous SL Models looking more "civilised" and i think the "Only old Men drive SLs is more of a US-Bias because here in Germany i never noticed that to be the Case. Meanwhile every Porsche 911 Owner you see is an Old Man. I guess Stereotypes for Cars differ depending on Country

@holyvirus6661

9 ай бұрын

@chartreux1532 then tell your grandpa to get one tooo😢

Doug - I may have missed it but I don’t think you mentioned there is now an SL 43 version of this car with a 4 cylinder. It’s the first 4 cylinder SL since the 60’s with 375 hp. Perhaps this video was shot before the SL 43 hit - (?) which just recently started arriving at dealers.

Im in the Air Force, and im a gate guard, and i seen a 1 star general came through with the AMG 55, this car is beautiful in person 🥺🥺🥺

Given how far along we've come with retractable hard tops, I always find it a step back when going for soft tops. If you are still losing trunk space better get the benefits for it

@garythecyclingnerd6219

9 ай бұрын

Devil’s advocate: soft tops are cheaper, more reliable, more simple, and easier to fix than an fast back. For this car…probably doesn’t make much sense since it’s already heavy asf but still

@lawrencefearon6830

9 ай бұрын

Basic backsliding for cost cutting.

@Danny-wv8ec

9 ай бұрын

They should have gotten rid of those tiny back seats and put a beautiful hard top

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

​@@garythecyclingnerd6219soft tops are cheaper only by $400.

@lzh4950

8 ай бұрын

@@garythecyclingnerd6219 Soft tops would be more attractive IMO if they could be in the same colour as the rest of the car's body

Nicely designed interior, only to be ruined by a floating screen. The steering wheel also has way too much going on, but at least it doesn't look like a cheap afterthought like floating screens. Having a screen is fine, but it should be integrated into the dash with some class instead of slapped on top. A tacky, oversized, distracting screen isn't even necessary anymore now that we can have everything in a main gauge cluster screen anyhow. Otherwise the new SL is quite nice. The side panels over the soft top is really cool, and it's nice to see the back seats. They may be almost unusable, but for the rare case of throwing someone in the back for a short trip it's worth it imo.

@dudove1

9 ай бұрын

To be honest. The benz's with the previous gen screens already starting to look dated. I rented the sl63 amg everything including the center screen is dope. Sucks I couldn't put it sideways as the awd prevents u from having true fun.

@marclangman4836

9 ай бұрын

@@dudove1but now consider in 10 years time when this screen looks dated, how much a massive dated screen will impact the overall look and feel of the car. Or will people think it is fun and old school retro.

@dudove1

9 ай бұрын

@marclangman4836 itll be a lot easier to just do a system refresh or update the systems. So although the screen size won't change, you can litterally install changes to the way the interface/ design looks. Look at the sls amg dash. It aged horribly and u can't update it without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars cause u gotta design a new dash....if u wanted to do that. Here u can update.

@robgriffin4801

9 ай бұрын

@@dudove1 Still would be cool if it retracted flat into the dash if you didn't want to use it

@blumpkinexcalibur7523

9 ай бұрын

@@dudove1 Mercedes isn't going to do "system refreshes". You get what you get. MBUX will evolve over the years but MB isn't going to retroactively update all of their cars with latest iterations. You'll get some minor updates in first few years of ownership, after that just bug fixes if anything.

Doug always find beautiful spots for filming. Well done again. Greetings from Germany.

@markrozenberg7959

9 ай бұрын

Hard to go wrong in San Diego.

Saw one of these in February, definitely one of my top Benz spots of the year 🔥

I thought the 2009-2012 body style was the best. Must be in 63 or 65 version though.

@jackiscrazy911

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Looked unique, like nothing else on the road. This could be mistaken for any number of soft top ‘sports cars’

I do not believe MB is setting any new standard mark with this particular new model. Older versions looked a lot better, and the back seats...a waste of money.

Didn't Doug expect a few years ago that there might not be another SL?

@carlossony4064

9 ай бұрын

Sounds familiar, apparently last one sold well enough

@snakeeyes9246

9 ай бұрын

The R232 is the base for the new AMG GT. I think that's why they offered it. They kept the SL name but it's more like a GT Roadster.

@Ham1001dy

9 ай бұрын

things change fast, apparently AMG is bringing back the V8 for the C63 💀

@BadaBing.UCF30

9 ай бұрын

@@Ham1001dy that was confirmed false

@iosgaming2824

9 ай бұрын

@@Ham1001dySomeone from Mercedes said it was nonsense

So the air scarf is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. I love driving with window down and the heat on. That must feel amazing in fall.

Lexus did the “open all windows” trick back in the 90s….. example…. GS400 would put all windows, including the sunroof!…. Would go down if one would hold the keyfob unlock button down for a few seconds

@damilolaakanni

9 ай бұрын

They did that, yes. But from the inside? I doubt.

You can also get a SL43 AMG, dear Doug. It has a 2.0 4 cylinder turbo.

@dudove1

9 ай бұрын

👎 4 cylinder garbage. Don't buy it. Send merc a clear message. 4 bangers belong in China cars.

As long as MBUX looks like it was designed in 2010, there's no way it can be the best infotainment system in the industry.

The Mercedes SL line has always been one of my favorites. Even knowing they are not truly a sporty car. I do hope this new model is sportier than before.

I just purchased a SL63 last month. You can't call a Godess a woman.so you can't call this beast a car. It is by far and away the best vehicle I have ever owned. And that iI have driven in. I am absolutely in love with this beast.....

If I had one of these I'd always leave the center screen in the fully down position no matter what. Any other position just looks so wrong. How it's just sticking out from the center console bugs me so much. 😅

@artofshootinginmotion2871

9 ай бұрын

Chinese screen means premium novadays lol

Miss the retractable hardtop (looks much better top up), and why even bother offering those rear seats?

@karstenpedersen7749

9 ай бұрын

The seats are stupid, why not offer a nice shelf for bags and whatnot. Nobody, not even kids will fit in those seats.

@robindyck9595

9 ай бұрын

I assume the same reason 911s have back seats. It changes the insurance rating pretty drastically in some areas of the world.

@Stressless2023

9 ай бұрын

@@karstenpedersen7749 Looks like a child seat or booster seat would fit back there fine - I'd say there's some value in that.

@shaunportlock4924

9 ай бұрын

Baby seats fit. And drunk people fit fine.

@karstenpedersen7749

9 ай бұрын

@@Stressless2023 i have kids, 4 and 7, neither would fit back there.

Looking forward to your Grand Highlander, Lexus TX, and ID Buzz Longwheelbase videos!

I had a R107 back seats were an option when bought new

I was about to say that he already reviewed the new SL63 last year but I forgot that it was actually the SL55 and it was around the same time as well. Oh well, I'm not complaining because now the SL has completely changed its image after so many years of it being mostly a luxury cruiser. The last time the SL was a true sports car was the SL65 AMG Black Series, which is actually my favorite out of all the Black Series models.

@karstenpedersen7749

9 ай бұрын

That car is a beast, we had one in the workshop ages ago. The sound vibrated the windows, wonderful machine

My grandpa has had every single iteration of the SL550. Interested to see if he’ll get this new model since it seems so geared towards high performance as opposed to geriatrics.

@csmith1927

9 ай бұрын

They make an SL55 too now pretty sure it’s the same engine just detuned

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

​@@csmith19272023 Mercedes SL 63 AMG got 590bhp.

@Specproof

9 ай бұрын

@@csmith1927 Not that simple. The previous SL (R231) had 4.7L biturbo engines in the case of 550s. This engine was discontinued in 2020. This new SL (R232) has a widely used 4.0L twin-turbocharged "hot-V" engine which is basically used in both AMG and non-AMG products.

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

He won’t. Nobody who bought these previously will either. And anyone who wants a true performance GT will go with the vastly superior 911. Mercedes fumbled the bag badly.

@anoneemous406

6 ай бұрын

@@pbcash7788 Exactly. Also it was a stupid decision to forgo the iconic hardtop for a cheap looking softtop.

I have been waiting for Doug to review this car thanks you Doug

@ryanA133

9 ай бұрын

He reviewed it 11 months ago

Just saw one of these in person for the first time in grey. Quite a beauty!

Doug the kind of guy who goes to Vietnam looking for a guy called Charlie.

Wow, the power variations in the SL models are truly impressive! 🌟 Starting with a robust 375-hp in the SL43, which is quite a feat for an entry-level, it seems like Mercedes has done a wonderful job ensuring even the base model packs a punch. And the option to upgrade to the SL55 or the SL63 with their mighty 469 and 577 horsepower respectively is spectacular! 🏎💨 It’s like having a symphony of power and elegance at your fingertips. This range undoubtedly caters to those who crave performance and those who yearn for the pinnacle of automotive prowess. Hats off to Mercedes for blending raw power with refined luxury so seamlessly! 👏👏

@I3bongo

9 ай бұрын

Nice advert, how much you got for it?

@andyb9664

9 ай бұрын

@@I3bongo also written by chat gpt 😃

@mortensenvick5711

9 ай бұрын

they are slow for the hp...not quicker than a 450 hp 911 4s

EPIC!! Awesome that the SL series now has a more family frendly design. I can see "soccer moms" driving their kids around town. Not to mention all that extra space for luggage during family vactions road trips. WELL DOME~~

The early 2000s sl55 and sl65 where still to this day one of the most beautiful cars imo I hate convertibles and it made it perfect

I love so many things about the design, philosophy, and performance of this new SL, but the MBUX interface on the current crop of Benzes seem to be somewhat busy and dated in the graphics department to my eyes. Too many gradients, lines, busyness, fonts, and unecessary graphics going on. It really reminds me of the busy graphics on older Windows operating systems or when Apple was still doing the skeumorphic design interface. I really wish they would update this with something more modern/minimal, especially as the car OS is such a major interior design element in modern Mercedes and cars generally now.

@robgriffin4801

9 ай бұрын

First thought I had too. More negative space and minimal design aesthetics would go a long way. Even WinAmp skins, the busiest UI nonsense from that era, had options.

@timeslowingdown

6 ай бұрын

It seriously looks kinda like Windows XP base UI now that you mention it, wow.

@timeslowingdown

6 ай бұрын

That being said it does work better and smoother than most other brands' infotainment systems, I agree with Doug on that. The graphics just look cheesy lol.

I really just like this car. Why are they trying to close the gap between the SL and the AMG GT? Doug seems to be worried that they need to be competing with other brands, but, by trying to compete with other brands, they're just competing with themselves. Is there a comfortable and luxurious convertible in their lineup currently?

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

At this point the SL and AMG GT are basically the same car. It’s incredibly stupid.

@eastbaystreet1242

6 ай бұрын

It is exactly why I won't be making a move from my AMG S63 Cabrio - absolute luxury, S-Class behavior in Comfort mode, all wheel drive (gets the power down), 585hp (they all dyno at 605hp), 664 ft lbs of torque, a beast in Sport mode, and leg room for adults in the rear seats (our wives, kids). There is no compelling reason to move to a newer model.

Looks Great!

the gimmick about the trunck tray is pretty interesting. As a roadster owner myself, when you travel long distances you don't go with the roof open, but you need more storage for the luggage. Once you arrive to destination, you leave the luggage at the hotel and you go for open roof drives. Makes sense

@robindyck9595

9 ай бұрын

My 06 330 Vert has that. It's actually really handy. Like you said, the storage is great for long drives on the highway then when you arrive you unpack and cruise with the top down

Doug the kind of guy who locks his car keys inside the car for safe keeping.

There is a 4 cylinder SL43 now, still not “cheap”

@paulie-Gualtieri.

9 ай бұрын

WTF 4 cylinder?

@rolandromeiser1546

9 ай бұрын

4 cylinder and rear wheel drive! This video was probably filmed several months ago.

Man, even in standard mode, the exhaust sounds soooo nice :O

The whole trunk/shelf/storage thing was the same in my moms old Crossfire which was basically a Mercedes so it makes sense.

I think it is a good looking car. The only thing i hate is that when you want to open your roof, you have to do that through the screen instead of a physical button.

@glennleslie6127

9 ай бұрын

tap the button on the "tool bar" thing under the screeen once, then hold it and the top goes up and down. NO need to use the screen!

@monikagoodrich8243

9 ай бұрын

@@glennleslie6127 Yes, but unfortunately, you have to tap the button twice and have to keep pressing it down while the roof goes up or down completely. If you happen to let go mid rise or mid way down, the system gets confused and freezes. I have the new '55, and it has a bit of a learning curve with all the technology.

their computer and infotainment system is really good, they just need a regular metallic silver looking volume dial instead of that touch thing, that's just so much more intuitive.

@carlossony4064

9 ай бұрын

At least those buttons are permanently displayed there right? Not as annoying as having to go to menus on the screen. Anyway physical buttons would be highly appreciated

@Ar1AnX1x

9 ай бұрын

@@carlossony4064 what piss me off is how their previous models had that, I think somewhere around 2014-2019, they had a volume dial on the steering wheel and changed it to a touch thing that you can accidentally change the volume with

Hey Doug, have you heard that the International Scout is making a comeback as a electric competitor to the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen bought the rights to the Scout name and is reviving it. I think it would be a very cool car to review in the future. I think the car should be releasing either early or mid 2024.

Doug you're the best ! Except for the dual thingy button on the bottom left of Mercedes AMG cars ! If you press the screen part, you can change what you are selecting, so it isn't just 2 random functions it can be anything you want :-) Cheers Doug I really love your videos 👍

I wish they would find a way to fit that massive screen into the dashboard. It's the only flaw I can find in an otherwise incredibly cool interior.

Those of us that don’t drive super cars once a week still enjoy the acceleration test and reaction😂 gotta give us a feel for what we are missing out on!!

Oh the new thumbnail threw me through a loop Being back the screen shot of Dougy

Nice looking SL. I like the classic soft top. Interesting that the BMW 8 Series, Bentley Continental and Rolls Royce Dawn convertibles all have soft tops.

It’s beautiful and much better in terms of aesthetics than its predecessor, but $208k? Naw. Even considering exorbitant market inflation, I’d personally prefer a 911 for that price point … or even a DB12 if possible because I definitely believe it’s just a luxurious, German C6 “old man grand tourer” and nothing like the older SL AMGs that were seemingly more hardcore.

@517sf6

9 ай бұрын

This is the same basic car as the AMG GT which is no C6. This is the most hardcore SL ever, SL65 Blackseries aside.

@mortensenvick5711

9 ай бұрын

or a granturismo trofeo

Here in Germany, Mercedes also offers the SL 43 with a 381 hp four-cylinder and rear wheel drive. On the outside, it can be told apart from the V8 models by a different bumper in the front and round exhaust tips in the rear.

@dejoreljackson1787

9 ай бұрын

We have it in the US. It was weird he didn’t mention it.

@S1lverArr0w

9 ай бұрын

An SL with a 4 pot is sacrilege. Ew....

@blumpkinexcalibur7523

9 ай бұрын

@@S1lverArr0w When they first introduced the V6 SL in America I gagged

There is another car manufacturer who installed a button opens all 4 windows with one push, that’s Saab. And they did it in the 90s. And it is clever. The trunk divider that you can move to give room for more luggage was also done by Saab in the mid-2000s in their convertible with their CargoSet system. Except in the Saab it happened automatically without having to push any buttons. Top up automatically gave you more storage space, top down automatically gave you a little less.

That's a high ranking Doug! 👍

5.7L twin turbo V8.. That's refreshing. I was half-expecting to hear how this SL 63 AMG, bowing to consumption pressures, runs with some 2.2L 4 cyl turbo now

@steve-fb1bm

9 ай бұрын

The 43 does

@damilolaakanni

9 ай бұрын

It's the 4.0 twin turbo V8 that they've been using for a few years. I'm not sure they've had a 5.7 twin turbo V8. And yes, there's an SL with a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, however it's a 2.0 turbo used in the CLA35/A35/GLA35 AMG.

@steve-fb1bm

9 ай бұрын

@@damilolaakanni Almost. The 35 models use a tuned version of the M260 (2l 4cyl) engine that is also used in non AMG models. The SL 43 has the M139 (also 2l 4cyl) engine which was developed by AMG and is also used in the 45 models.

@martinsvensson6884

9 ай бұрын

4.0 L

As Forrest says ‘Back seats for legless passengers’🙌

Great review! Hey Doug, there's a chance to review the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrafogglio??

Beautiful car, from interior to exterior, everything seems to be well designed.

It’s tough to envision consumers picking this over V8 Vantage considering the shared engine/reliability and infotainment paired with the subjectively superior styling and experience of the AM

@AmongUs-mb4qx

9 ай бұрын

AM looks like a giant blob, wym

@zach_drives_01

9 ай бұрын

@@AmongUs-mb4qx do you know what “subjectively” means?

@AmongUs-mb4qx

9 ай бұрын

@@zach_drives_01 poor taste?

@pbcash7788

9 ай бұрын

@@zach_drives_01the AM looks way better and way more unique. I’m sure more ppl would agree with you than that imbecile replying.

Doug the type of guy to sit in the seat behind you and blow on your neck and say ‘air scarf!’

At first, I loved the MBUX too in the C-Class I had as a company car. But after some time, it always broke down, showing only a flickering screen, making it impossible to use anything anymore. I had to get out, close it, lock it, wait for 5-10 min and then, it worked again. Did it some considerable amount of time, so that at the end, I just wanted to crash it to get a new car…

Mercedes-Benz Employee here again. 11:06 you can also change the left side controls to other things. Example, press the actual screen where the “exhaust” button is and it’ll change to traction control, where you can turn it on or off. Press the “wing” icon on that small screen and it’ll turn into a suspension setting where you can adjust the suspension. That screen is specifically a quick access screen where you can adjust very specific dynamics of the ride experience. It’s not strictly an exhaust/wing controller. Just fun facts!

@monikagoodrich8243

9 ай бұрын

So here's a question for you: I have the 55. Isn't the spoiler supposed to adjust (up to 5 different angles) depending on speed - regardless of driving in C or in S+? If I manually set the spoiler up, I see it in my rearview mirror. However, while driving, regardless of speed, I never see it...

Doug, the kind of guy who drags his bottom along the floor like a dog.

@diijjon

9 ай бұрын

You seem the type that fails to wash before leaving the loo.

make america great again

@billyidolrockstar522

9 ай бұрын

😂

Thoughts as I watch this, since I'm planning to win tomorrow night's Powerball... Wow, this is the first M-B I've liked the looks of since about 2012. The '59 Ford Skyliner, anybody remember that for pioneering the retractable hardtop? The "all windows" button isn't new. My son's '07 Saab had a button do to all windows. Just not a button to change the OTHER buttons. I don't like running things through a screen while driving -- you always have to look at it. You can learn where knobs and buttons are and operate them by feel...you can never do that with an icon on a screen. Okay, the gauge cluster options are pretty cool. Hm, $3,300 wheels that look like any Tire-Rack spoke-looking wheels. $200k? There are SO many other cars I want more at that price, and so many more I lust after for a fraction of it. I guess I won't be parking one of these on the street outside my house anytime soon.

The 2005 Mercedes SL65 AMG is my favorite SL roadster, and the SL65 Black Series is my favorite AMG car

I love watching this guy when I need to sleep. Works every time

WOW! Another fifteen minutes of touch screen review! So many reasons to love modern cars! To hell with it.

Nice car but would like to point out one error. The SL is available in three levels, not two. They offer a 2 liter hybrid SL43

Doug "The back seats don't have much leg room"....... >_> not sure if you'd be able to fit a goose bumps book back there!!

New thumbnail style makes this channel look professional which is good but also weird cuz Doug is that type of guy

Glad to see Mercedes is improving on the inclusive front and even thought of leg amputees who can sit in the back.

Doug, the screen tilts to adjust for the angle of the sun, hitting it

It's not officially released until Doug reviews it! I can't wait for him to get his hands on the Cadillac Celestiq!!!

So beautiful ❤️ New mercedes sl and mercedes amg gt amzing cars

@Doug DeMuro: Thank you so much for this.

3:20 the first convertible-type car with a retractable roof was the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster(R170)

@msclafani13

9 ай бұрын

Corrrect

Hopefully Doug will test the R230 sometime.

Greetings from the Czech Republic. Great shirt 🙂

7:36 Anyone else notice the 'Angry Robot Face' in the trunk lid? "Danger Vilhelm Robinson, Danger!"

Both R107 and R129 were available as four seaters. They were available from 1971 to 2002, so about a third of all model years. Not exactly "a few exceptions".

@purwantiallan5089

9 ай бұрын

R107 and R129 both only have 295bhp on average.

Can the air scarf cool instead of heat? That seems like a much more useful feature

Great presentation, as usual. Just learned that the SL 43 is RWD only.

Doug, Since you've driven both how would you compare the 55 without the performance package to the 63 with it? A used SL 55 is now under 120K, and seems like the savvy way to buy one of the newer SL.

04:32: a motorized screen with massive bezels! That will age gracefully for sure!

I want to see Misha Charoudin take the new SL around the Nürburgring so bad!!! Thanks for the review Douglas!!

Doug is the kinda guy who does two of every car review now

2:46 SL back seats, for when a parcel shelf seems too kind 😂😂😂

Bro drop the video of the rimac nevera you reviewed in Columbus

Doug you are a cars encylopedia !