Death Valley is the place where the Germans from Mercedes are currently testing the next-generation Mercedes SLK, the following photos released by the manufacturer proving this. Mercedes decided to reveal some interior shots too, new elements such revised dashboard and three-spoke steering wheel are available.
![Next-generation Mercedes SLK](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2010/10/Next-generation-Mercedes-SLK-4.jpg)
The main purpose for this test made in the U.S. was to see how the new roof behaves, a roof which comes with few innovative and helpful new features. We are talking about the Magic Sky Control, a roof which comes with a condenser able to filter the light which enters the interior and keep the seats, dashboard and other components from the interior cool.
![Next-generation Mercedes SLK](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2010/10/Next-generation-Mercedes-SLK-3.jpg)
Starting next year, the new Mercedes SLK will be available but the Stuttgart manufacturer stated that the Magic Sky Control feature will be just an optional one, extra €2,000 will be the price tag of the innovative roof.
![Next-generation Mercedes SLK](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2010/10/Next-generation-Mercedes-SLK-1.jpg)