Became known the company's plans for a new two-seater Roadster. Mercedes-Benz will release a double Roadster, which will become a direct competitor to the Audi TT. As reported by portal Goauto, the car will appear in 2013, will be called the SLA and will be a serial version of the Vision SLA concept, shown in far 2000) On the machine will install the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, seven-speed gearbox with double clutch, and the car will have front wheel drive for the first time in the history of roadsters from Mercedes-Benz. In addition, it is possible that as an option SLA will be equipped with a 1.8-liter diesel engine, but this possibility is only discussed. As for the roof of the machine, then there is only one option - the soft top. Prices for the novelty will start with a mark of 65 000 USD.