![]() Meanwhile, the lower section of the rear bumper is more sculpted to further accent the new trapezoidal exhaust tips. Up front, the two lower air intakes have been enlarged to further emphasize the sharply tapered nose and focus the attention on the massive three-pointed star on the grille. ![]() Redesigned bumpers represent the main styling upgrade. While Mercedes likes to talk about the "new" SLK, the car is still instantly recognizable. Excluded from the North American market is the 184-hp, 4-cylinder SLK 200 Kompressor (a direct competitor of the MX-5). Finally, the fearsome SLK 55 AMG comes back with the same 5.4L V8 that allows 0-100 sprints in 4.9 seconds. The SLK 350 grows more powerful thanks to a new V6. The base SLK 280 becomes the SLK 300 but keeps the same 3.0L V6. Three-prong lineup In Canada, the SLK-Class will still be available in three trim levels. Performance enthusiasts will quickly point out that two tenths of a second have been taken away from the time achieved by the old 268-hp 3.5L V6 (2008 model). Its new 300-hp V6 allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 5.4 seconds, regardless of your transmission choice (6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic with manual mode). The SLK-Class is the latest addition to the automaker's 2009 lineup. With other journalists also invited by Mercedes-Benz Canada, we climbed Moyenne Corniche and travelled hundreds of kilometers in the Alpes-Maritimes region, in southeast France. The engine is often a determining factor in the purchasing process, particularly in this market segment. In front of you, the owner of a Mazda MX-5 has the impression of driving a Citroën 2CV, seeing how powerful and intimidating your SLK appears in his rearview mirror. You're slicing through corners at their apex without the engine ever running out of breath or the steering lacking assistance. Picture yourself on the Moyenne Corniche overhanging Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, in the mountains of the French Riviera. It's an emotional decision fueled by driving excitement. Of course, you don't buy a roadster based on trunk capacity.
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