In the 1990s, SL (R129) was a longing car. Someday, SL, there are words like that.

However, after that, the popularity of SL has followed the falling line and the opportunity to reach R231 has been reduced. I think there are several reasons. The concept of a comfortable two-seater opening is already old, and it can be said that there is no reason to buy the SL 350 with 1240,000 yen in the era when Boxter can buy it for 6,870,000 yen.

Moreover, it may be that Mercedes' sports image is falling relatively. Porsche and Ferrari need only make sports cars and SUVs, so they just increase their purity as sports brands. Mercedes has to make both A and B classes. It is self-evident reason to become a Porsche, if it is from the user. Now that our company AMG GT was released for 15.8 million yen, SL may be finishing its role.

But something is wrong, is not it?

Even at the time of the 90's Porsche 911 and Ferrari were sold at the same time. But even so, there was something there was definitely not available unless it was SL. That's why people admired.

I think that making a car is difficult because I have to think about something invisible.

The new SL 450 which received a face lift. Even if a new model can not be sold it is not a problem how the design is, surely, surely.