The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Is the SL Completely Reimagined

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
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    This is the Mercedes-AMG SL63, a completely reimagined sports tourer! Today I'm reviewing this Mercedes, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel of the SL63 and show you what it's like to drive.
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    00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
    00:13 THIS...
    00:40 A Totally New SL
    02:26 Back Seats
    03:06 Soft Top
    04:08 Screen Quirks & Features
    06:08 Air Scarf
    07:34 Trunk
    09:30 Steering Wheel Controls
    10:20 Vroom Vroom
    10:57 More Steering Wheel Controls
    11:37 More Interior Quirks & Features
    12:33 Infotainment
    13:12 Interior Lighting
    14:04 Track Pace
    14:33 Gauge Cluster Screen
    15:21 Pricing
    16:36 Driving Experience
    20:42 Final Thoughts
    21:08 DougScore
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  • @Denim_Chicken
    @Denim_Chicken 8 місяців тому +1480

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

    • @masteroftheblaster9523
      @masteroftheblaster9523 8 місяців тому +114

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

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. 8 місяців тому +72

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

    • @axe2grind244
      @axe2grind244 8 місяців тому +156

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

    • @AnitaHanjaaab
      @AnitaHanjaaab 8 місяців тому +18

      ​@@axe2grind244😂😂😂😂

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. 8 місяців тому +31

      @@axe2grind244
      With a Superman logo on it

  • @PCookInc
    @PCookInc 8 місяців тому +695

    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
      @sonicskills123 8 місяців тому +65

      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
      @Px4164 8 місяців тому +53

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

    • @Lukerr239
      @Lukerr239 8 місяців тому +4

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

    • @Ar1AnX1x
      @Ar1AnX1x 8 місяців тому +26

      @@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
      @dougt5357 8 місяців тому +4

      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.

  • @stevemonkey6666
    @stevemonkey6666 8 місяців тому +106

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

    • @Kizzle001
      @Kizzle001 8 місяців тому +4

      Then see it at Wizards shop soon thereafter.

    • @stevemonkey6666
      @stevemonkey6666 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 8 місяців тому

      ​@@stevemonkey6666wizard of oz?

    • @basshead.
      @basshead. 8 місяців тому

      @@purwantiallan5089 Harry Botter

    • @r0b3rt_959
      @r0b3rt_959 8 місяців тому

      Weezard!

  • @Jacelarace
    @Jacelarace 8 місяців тому +439

    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
      @coaldust01 8 місяців тому +15

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

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 8 місяців тому +14

      my 2011 SL550 looks like a coupe

    • @bubbabritton1726
      @bubbabritton1726 8 місяців тому +15

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

    • @Px4164
      @Px4164 8 місяців тому +1

      it's just... obese SL

    • @Rom3_29
      @Rom3_29 8 місяців тому

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

  • @alexdidonato6508
    @alexdidonato6508 8 місяців тому +106

    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
      @SupercarRanch 8 місяців тому +6

      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
      @metarugia3981 8 місяців тому

      @@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
      @purwantiallan5089 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@SupercarRanchthis car is quite underrated.

  • @I3bongo
    @I3bongo 8 місяців тому +219

    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
      @jackdough8164 8 місяців тому +19

      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.

    • @Crankitup1
      @Crankitup1 8 місяців тому +2

      You are the man 🫵🏻

    • @ryansmithc
      @ryansmithc 8 місяців тому +5

      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
      @lawrencefearon6830 8 місяців тому +6

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

    • @radisnooker5
      @radisnooker5 8 місяців тому +12

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

  • @MichaelBertolino
    @MichaelBertolino 8 місяців тому +347

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

    • @StevanNomeaud
      @StevanNomeaud 8 місяців тому +31

      Yeah, the hardtop is preferable from my POV

    • @MichaelBertolino
      @MichaelBertolino 8 місяців тому +20

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

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 8 місяців тому +34

      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
      @MichaelBertolino 8 місяців тому +12

      @@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
      @Jens_Roadster 8 місяців тому +8

      I agree! Hardtop also looks much better.

  • @Rusty.Shackhouse
    @Rusty.Shackhouse 8 місяців тому +15

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

  • @nipunaddd
    @nipunaddd 8 місяців тому +9

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

  • @sanchitdhandhania8249
    @sanchitdhandhania8249 8 місяців тому +91

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

    • @DreamDosage
      @DreamDosage 8 місяців тому

      yes!

    • @517sf6
      @517sf6 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @pbcash7788
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому

      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
      @bimb1436 3 місяці тому

      ​@@pbcash7788smooth brain take

  • @Ametisti
    @Ametisti 8 місяців тому +148

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

    • @mercator79
      @mercator79 8 місяців тому +12

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

    • @Ametisti
      @Ametisti 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @fredsalfa
      @fredsalfa 8 місяців тому +7

      I think it’s beautiful

    • @dl6860
      @dl6860 8 місяців тому +2

      agreed, soft top is stupid on this car

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Ametistithis is more like semi heavy car.

  • @amencma
    @amencma 8 місяців тому +18

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

    • @Weiseorgelspieler
      @Weiseorgelspieler 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @DreamDosage
    @DreamDosage 8 місяців тому +21

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

  • @Solstare
    @Solstare 8 місяців тому +19

    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
      @mortensenvick5711 8 місяців тому

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

    • @pbcash7788
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @MrGoyabeans21
    @MrGoyabeans21 8 місяців тому +2

    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 🥺🥺🥺

  • @steve-fb1bm
    @steve-fb1bm 8 місяців тому +16

    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
      @JonasHorn 8 місяців тому +7

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

    • @systembolaget9044
      @systembolaget9044 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @JonasHorn
      @JonasHorn 8 місяців тому

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

    • @DanVibesTV
      @DanVibesTV 8 місяців тому +5

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

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 8 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @moey505
    @moey505 8 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @nelson2503
    @nelson2503 8 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @kfh123
    @kfh123 8 місяців тому +16

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

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 8 місяців тому +46

    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
      @georgebushisntcool 8 місяців тому +5

      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
      @chartreux1532 8 місяців тому +3

      @@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
      @holyvirus6661 8 місяців тому

      @chartreux1532 then tell your grandpa to get one tooo😢

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. 8 місяців тому +11

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

  • @tonym1314
    @tonym1314 8 місяців тому +12

    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.

  • @jefftaylor8321
    @jefftaylor8321 8 місяців тому

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

    • @ryanA133
      @ryanA133 8 місяців тому

      He reviewed it 11 months ago

  • @mercedes_nuts
    @mercedes_nuts 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @icomefromcanadia2783
    @icomefromcanadia2783 8 місяців тому +51

    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
      @dudove1 8 місяців тому

      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
      @marclangman4836 8 місяців тому +1

      @@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
      @dudove1 8 місяців тому

      @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
      @robgriffin4801 8 місяців тому

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

    • @blumpkinexcalibur7523
      @blumpkinexcalibur7523 8 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @Neopumper666
    @Neopumper666 8 місяців тому +31

    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
      @garythecyclingnerd6219 8 місяців тому +1

      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
      @lawrencefearon6830 8 місяців тому +1

      Basic backsliding for cost cutting.

    • @Danny-wv8ec
      @Danny-wv8ec 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 8 місяців тому

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

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 7 місяців тому

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

  • @shadowz_xr
    @shadowz_xr 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks Great!

  • @joeyscleaninglady2877
    @joeyscleaninglady2877 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @trban8r
    @trban8r 8 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @kuhpfau
    @kuhpfau 8 місяців тому +40

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

    • @carlossony4064
      @carlossony4064 8 місяців тому +6

      Sounds familiar, apparently last one sold well enough

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 8 місяців тому +13

      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
      @Ham1001dy 8 місяців тому +5

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

    • @BadaBing.UCF30
      @BadaBing.UCF30 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Ham1001dy that was confirmed false

    • @iosgaming2824
      @iosgaming2824 8 місяців тому

      @@Ham1001dySomeone from Mercedes said it was nonsense

  • @johncarter4043
    @johncarter4043 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @aleemmohammed-sc5sh
    @aleemmohammed-sc5sh 8 місяців тому +17

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

    • @jackiscrazy911
      @jackiscrazy911 8 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree

    • @pbcash7788
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому

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

  • @quirksandfeatures3215
    @quirksandfeatures3215 8 місяців тому +6

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

  • @JSythe
    @JSythe 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @2bunphettered788
    @2bunphettered788 5 місяців тому

    That's a high ranking Doug! 👍

  • @adammadsen8622
    @adammadsen8622 8 місяців тому +4

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

    • @dudove1
      @dudove1 8 місяців тому

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

  • @tsunamirider9895
    @tsunamirider9895 8 місяців тому +8

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

    • @karstenpedersen7749
      @karstenpedersen7749 8 місяців тому

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

    • @robindyck9595
      @robindyck9595 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Stressless2023
      @Stressless2023 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @shaunportlock4924
      @shaunportlock4924 8 місяців тому

      Baby seats fit. And drunk people fit fine.

    • @karstenpedersen7749
      @karstenpedersen7749 8 місяців тому

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

  • @larryboles629
    @larryboles629 6 місяців тому +1

    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~~

  • @MA9ICAL
    @MA9ICAL 8 місяців тому +2

    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
      @damilolaakanni 8 місяців тому

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

  • @JiisuriG3
    @JiisuriG3 8 місяців тому +8

    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. 😅

  • @fenrirslip
    @fenrirslip 8 місяців тому +8

    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
      @karstenpedersen7749 8 місяців тому

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

  • @codespeed01
    @codespeed01 8 місяців тому

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

  • @FloodExterminator
    @FloodExterminator 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Nick210
    @Nick210 8 місяців тому +15

    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
      @csmith1927 8 місяців тому

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

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 8 місяців тому

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

    • @Specproof
      @Specproof 8 місяців тому

      @@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
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому +1

      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
      @anoneemous406 5 місяців тому

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

  • @ryannatividad3137
    @ryannatividad3137 8 місяців тому +7

    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
      @robgriffin4801 8 місяців тому +3

      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
      @timeslowingdown 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @timeslowingdown
      @timeslowingdown 5 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @kayla-hv1bm
    @kayla-hv1bm 8 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @pman1357
    @pman1357 Місяць тому

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

  • @coastzheng
    @coastzheng 8 місяців тому +4

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

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. 8 місяців тому +2

      WTF 4 cylinder?

    • @rolandromeiser1546
      @rolandromeiser1546 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @EstebanRapido
    @EstebanRapido 8 місяців тому +4

    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
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому

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

    • @eastbaystreet1242
      @eastbaystreet1242 5 місяців тому

      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.

  • @justinjohnson1766
    @justinjohnson1766 8 місяців тому

    @Doug DeMuro: Thank you so much for this.

  • @FOTISTHEOFILOU
    @FOTISTHEOFILOU 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @nickwellborn2511
    @nickwellborn2511 8 місяців тому +16

    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!!

  • @johnsalmons4724
    @johnsalmons4724 8 місяців тому +7

    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.

  • @quake7988
    @quake7988 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Belznis
    @Belznis 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x 8 місяців тому +6

    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
      @carlossony4064 8 місяців тому +2

      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
      @Ar1AnX1x 8 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @Jens_Roadster
    @Jens_Roadster 8 місяців тому +20

    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
      @glennleslie6127 8 місяців тому +5

      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
      @monikagoodrich8243 8 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @SroedingerCat
    @SroedingerCat 8 місяців тому

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

  • @TheJamonLance
    @TheJamonLance 8 місяців тому

    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
      @robindyck9595 8 місяців тому

      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

  • @vishnunellutla2394
    @vishnunellutla2394 8 місяців тому +4

    As Forrest says ‘Back seats for legless passengers’🙌

  • @donteadoss
    @donteadoss 8 місяців тому +3

    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
      @517sf6 8 місяців тому +1

      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
      @mortensenvick5711 8 місяців тому

      or a granturismo trofeo

  • @montereygolds
    @montereygolds 8 місяців тому

    THIS AND THIS AND THIS! ❤

  • @maxi4835
    @maxi4835 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rpm773
    @rpm773 8 місяців тому +5

    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
      @steve-fb1bm 8 місяців тому

      The 43 does

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni 8 місяців тому +3

      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
      @steve-fb1bm 8 місяців тому +2

      @@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
      @martinsvensson6884 8 місяців тому +1

      4.0 L

  • @1st_Of_A_Kind
    @1st_Of_A_Kind 8 місяців тому +3

    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
      @dejoreljackson1787 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @S1lverArr0w
      @S1lverArr0w 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @blumpkinexcalibur7523
      @blumpkinexcalibur7523 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @RevAK47
    @RevAK47 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @SpartanHighKing14
    @SpartanHighKing14 8 місяців тому

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

  • @DPCcars
    @DPCcars 8 місяців тому +8

    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
      @I3bongo 8 місяців тому +1

      Nice advert, how much you got for it?

    • @andyb9664
      @andyb9664 8 місяців тому

      @@I3bongo also written by chat gpt 😃

    • @mortensenvick5711
      @mortensenvick5711 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @zach_drives_01
    @zach_drives_01 8 місяців тому +8

    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
      @AmongUs-mb4qx 8 місяців тому +2

      AM looks like a giant blob, wym

    • @zach_drives_01
      @zach_drives_01 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @AmongUs-mb4qx
      @AmongUs-mb4qx 8 місяців тому

      @@zach_drives_01 poor taste?

    • @pbcash7788
      @pbcash7788 8 місяців тому

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

  • @filiphyhlan6817
    @filiphyhlan6817 8 місяців тому

    Greetings from the Czech Republic. Great shirt 🙂

  • @incensedwharf36xbox47
    @incensedwharf36xbox47 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @MrBubs-yu4wm
    @MrBubs-yu4wm 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @jamesmurmurzancone4532
    @jamesmurmurzancone4532 8 місяців тому +6

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

    • @diijjon
      @diijjon 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Lasuvidaboy-jp4xe
    @Lasuvidaboy-jp4xe 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @thediabeticlifeofkidcam2992
    @thediabeticlifeofkidcam2992 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ehveniserhudayinabit5331
    @ehveniserhudayinabit5331 8 місяців тому +5

    make america great again

  • @mathieuvigier1216
    @mathieuvigier1216 5 місяців тому

    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 👍

  • @noodlenoggin70
    @noodlenoggin70 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @diegoignacio4923
    @diegoignacio4923 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Jaq365
    @Jaq365 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x 8 місяців тому

    it looks straight up gorgeous

  • @Scorpio1075
    @Scorpio1075 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @tacodias
    @tacodias 8 місяців тому

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

  • @projectg408
    @projectg408 8 місяців тому

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

  • @christianboyd4635
    @christianboyd4635 8 місяців тому

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

  • @RobinSingh-lf3iq
    @RobinSingh-lf3iq 5 місяців тому

    Doug you are a cars encylopedia !

  • @andykphoto
    @andykphoto 8 місяців тому

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

  • @danieldautry9319
    @danieldautry9319 8 місяців тому +1

    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…

  • @StillShatter
    @StillShatter 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jessetaylor4142
    @jessetaylor4142 8 місяців тому

    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!!

  • @andershelde8122
    @andershelde8122 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @taylorruckner5976
    @taylorruckner5976 8 місяців тому

    An ad played during this video for the new SL, but it showed the top being lowered while driving. Usually a convertible's programming won't allow that. Any insight?

  • @user-xj5ox9bq6h
    @user-xj5ox9bq6h 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @ovenorway
    @ovenorway 8 місяців тому +1

    Hopefully Doug will test the R230 sometime.

  • @META313.
    @META313. 4 місяці тому

    This time of the day makes this color extra gorgeous

  • @liveamazing9350
    @liveamazing9350 8 місяців тому +1

    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
      @monikagoodrich8243 8 місяців тому

      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...

  • @Psykel
    @Psykel 8 місяців тому

    The SL line has always been the best looking MB. That still holds with this model.

  • @Carsales_mike
    @Carsales_mike 8 місяців тому

    Would love to drive this one day

  • @AnoNym-zi5ty
    @AnoNym-zi5ty 8 місяців тому

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