China's automobile market is the fastest in the world. No matter from the data of growth and total sales, it is far ahead of other countries and regions. Maybe it's because we have developed too fast and the speed of changing models has also accelerated. In the fierce competition environment, the rules of survival of the fittest are even more cruel. The speed at which unpopular cars disappear is not much slower than the speed at which new cars are launched. Before our deposit is ready, some cars may suddenly announce the news of complete farewell, and SLC is one of them.

To tell the truth, including myself, if SLC hadn't launched the Final Edition this time, I almost forgot that it still exists in the market. You might as well take a look in the street. The popularity of SLC may be lower than that of Mercedes-Benz's rarest AMG GT. If you are a little unfamiliar with the name SLC, can switching back to SLK bring back some memories? This is just a move by Mercedes-Benz in the naming of models. Just like replacing GLK with GLC, it is related to cars as much as possible, and the distinction between different levels is simpler and clearer. Starting from the small change of 20 15, SLK was renamed SLC, and the gearbox was replaced with the latest 9G, but it still could not stop the production. ?

Back to 1996, the birth of the first generation SLK is amazing. It has the unique calm and elegant demeanor of the Mercedes-Benz era, but at the same time, the status of a hardtop convertible makes it a little more compact and energetic. The unique design of vario roof can completely fold the roof to the rear of the car, which takes only 25 seconds to complete. Although it is not the world's first hardtop convertible, it is the originator of making this model really popular. The sales volume of the first-generation model * * * exceeded 3 1 10,000 vehicles, and the three-generation models added up to only 7 1 10,000 vehicles. It is conceivable how popular the first generation SLK is. Unfortunately, the glory has not been continued. Although the sales volume of SLC is much better than that of Z4, F-type and even Boxster, it is still the most popular convertible among luxury brands. However, due to the shrinking market segment, Mercedes-Benz can't concentrate too much on SLC, nor can it resist the downturn of the overall market. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz models are much richer than Porsche, and SLC can come to an end temporarily, but Porsche will not give up the 7655. ?

When SLK was listed, the main color was Huangshi, which was a bold attempt for Mercedes-Benz. The final version of SLC pays tribute to the classics with similar colors. Except for the unique color scheme different from the normal version, other parts are not so special. Basically, you can think of it as a SLC AMG line painted with special car paint. Of course, some badges are indispensable to show this uniqueness. Personally, I don't think the design of SLC is as brilliant as the previous two generations. The first generation has a steady and elegant temperament, and the second generation looks like a SLR, which is more agile. But in the third generation, in addition to the classic body proportion, there are still some eye-catching designs. In fact, the size is not much longer, but the look and feel is a lot bloated. In addition to nappa leather and some carbon fiber decorations, the final version of this SLC also comes standard with sports seats and neck hair dryers. Looking back at the design style of a generation of Mercedes-Benz, although it lacks functional expansion and operational convenience, it is a bit more calm, but young people may feel outdated and the mechanical parts can keep pace with the times, but it is difficult to make great innovations in design, which is one of the reasons why SLC is not paid much attention.