[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-cut-price-roadster-coming-summer\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-cut-price-roadster-coming-summer\/","headline":"Mercedes\u2019 cut-price roadster coming this summer","name":"Mercedes\u2019 cut-price roadster coming this summer","description":"Now we\u2019re in the midst of spring, you\u2019ve probably looked on in envy at all the convertible drivers cruising around with their top down, wind in their hair, sun on their skin, tunes blasting out. When the clouds clear and temperatures rise, having the option to ditch the roof is a truly liberating and infectious feeling. Mercedes SLC 180 With the Mazda MX-5 selling so well, Mercedes-Benz is keen to cut itself a piece of the affordable convertible pie, hence […]","datePublished":"2017-05-15","dateModified":"2017-05-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mercedes-AMG-SLC-180-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mercedes-AMG-SLC-180-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-cut-price-roadster-coming-summer\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":257,"keywords":["Mazda MX-5","mercedes","Mercedes AMG SLC 180","Mercedes-AMG","roadster","sports car"],"articleBody":"Now we\u2019re in the midst of spring, you\u2019ve probably looked on in envy at all the convertible drivers cruising around with their top down, wind in their hair, sun on their skin, tunes blasting out.When the clouds clear and temperatures rise, having the option to ditch the roof is a truly liberating and infectious feeling.Mercedes SLC 180With the Mazda MX-5 selling so well, Mercedes-Benz is keen to cut itself a piece of the affordable convertible pie, hence this: the new entry-level SLC 180 – a price-conscious but premium-badged roadster.Priced at \u00a332,039 on-the-road, the SLC 180 AMG Line is hardly pocket money fodder, but it does make the prospect of a Mercedes-Benz roadster more accessible than ever before.Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine pumping out 143bhp and up to 250Nm of torque.That\u2019s enough to get up to 62mph from the lights in 7.9 seconds, with speed topping out at 140mph. The car comes as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but buyers can have a nine-speed auto for an extra \u00a31,600.Running the SLC 180 won\u2019t cripple your bank balance either, with CO2 emissions of 134g\/km and up to 48.7mpg combined making it narrowly more efficient that the current 1.5-litre MX-5.Just because the SLC 180 is affordable doesn\u2019t mean the equipment list is pitiful, with standard spec including 18-inch alloy wheels, artico seats, active brake assist, cruise control, air conditioning, sports suspension and sports braking system.Orders for the SLC 180 are being accepted now, with initial deliveries commencing from late summer."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Mercedes\u2019 cut-price roadster coming this summer","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/mercedes-cut-price-roadster-coming-summer\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]