11th February, 2011
Representative of Mercedes Benz in Nigeria, Weststar Associates would be starting the year on a different note when the newly developed SLK is introduced into the Nigerian market. One of the most exciting and successful sports cars ever built, the new SLK is the third generation. 
The new roadster takes driving pleasure and open-air enjoyment to a new level. With stylish comfort, it is a striking sports-car design suitable for everyday use.
The SLK is proud to present the world premiere of the panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control, which switches to light or dark at the touch of a button. Exemplary efficiency and sporty flair come courtesy of powerful new 4- and 6-cylinder engines featuring the standard-specification ECO start/stop function.
With their superb levels of performance they are up to 25 per cent more economical than their predecessors. With its wealth of technical innovations a unique set of safety equipment the SLK is once again the benchmark in its class.
“The new SLK’s bodyshell structure has been further refined, with the bonnet and wings now made of aluminium†says Mirko Plath, Managing Director, Weststar Associates Limited.
This sets new benchmarks in terms of safety. The third generation of the powerful trend-setter will make use of a whole host of the latest assistance systems to support the driver, including the drowsiness detection system Attention Assist, developed by Mercedes-Benz and fitted as standard; the optional anticipatory occupant protection system Pre-Safe, which is unique in the world; and the Pre-Safe Brake, which can apply the brakes autonomously in the event of an impending rear-end collision making it consistently and significantly exceeding the requirements imposed by safety standardsâ€.
“Innovations are part of the successful history of Mercedes-Benz. The new SLK, refined and in its purest form translates into an exciting blend of progress and maturity – the machine responds within a fraction of a second and what follows is performance per excellence. “The new SLK can be ordered thorough our authorised dealership network nationwide†added Mirko Plath.