The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA was a concept car that was shown at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2000. The two-seater convertible concept car was based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, [1] and was only 3.77 m (148.4 in) long. Concept car …

Feb 6, 2000 · Based on the mechanicals of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class urban scooter (though without the A-Class' double-floor setup), the SLA is a foot shorter than the already-compact production SLK. The...

Jul 15, 2022 · The premium car maker thought they nailed it. The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA Concept was designed to preview a chic roadster that was meant to be fun, stylish, and affordable. But it turned out a financial failure before it even hopped on the assembly line.

Dec 14, 2024 · In his unofficial, hypothetical vision, a fresh Mercedes-AMG SLA is coming for model year 2027, and upholding the tradition of Benz models like the A-Class or GLA being the entry points into...

Key design features of the compact roadster concept included powerfully sculpted fenders, a sharply raked windshield, large doors and a gently slanting rear in the style of the legendary Mercedes Silver Arrows.

Jan 6, 2017 · With the introduction of the SLA, Mercedes-Benz will finally have a competitor for Audi’s successful TT line, which has had a roadster model since the first generation was launched. It is...

Vision SLA is the name of a new roadster study with which Mercedes-Benz aims to bring the driving sensation of its traditional SL models to the compact car class. Just 3.77 meters long and kitted out with the innovative technology of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the open-top two-seater meets one wish above all others of young, active people: pure ...

Nov 24, 2014 · It was back in 2000 when Mercedes-Benz came up with the Vision SLA concept, a car that was supposed to bring the appeal and driving enjoyment of the SL class into a much smaller segment. It debuted at the Detroit Auto Show and, believe it or not, it was based on the contemporary A-Class model.

Jul 20, 2022 · The Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA Concept was designed to preview a chic roadster that was meant to be fun, stylish, and affordable. But it turned out a financial failure before it even hopped on the assembly line.

Only 3.77 meters short, the Vision SLA offers everything that is fun on four wheels: pure open-air experience, fascinating design, unique interior design and innovative Mercedes technology. The design of the interior corresponds to the classic roadster philosophy of …