2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

The '09 SLR features supportive seating for two, luxurious accommodations and personalized interior options. However, its doors make entering and exiting the cabin difficult and some reviewers complain of the seats' lack of adjustability. Also, cargo room is sparse.

• "The interior design is definitively German and accented with leather, carbon fiber and aluminum." -- Edmunds
• "Traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph in any top-down automobile gets to be uncomfortable, and that applies to the SLR more than most, thanks to the basso bark of its side pipes, relentlessly reminding occupants of every combustion event in the 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V-8 engine." -- Car and Driver

Seating

The SLR seats two passengers. While critics complain that its scissor doors hamper entry and exit, its custom-tailored carbon fiber seats do offer plenty of support.

• "Half-scissor, half-gullwing doors require some creative maneuvering for the driver and passenger to climb in gracefully.  ... The SLR's race-bred carbon fiber seats offer ample support but lack the adjustability most drivers expect. Mercedes custom tailors seat upholstery to the proportions of every vehicle's owner, although those taller than 6 feet will still be out of luck when it comes to legroom." -- Edmunds

Interior Features

The 2009 SLR is highly customizable. Drivers may choose from 14 different upholstery schemes. Plus its dash, console, doors, armrests and rear cabin panels all feature premium leather.

Cargo

The SLR McLaren is engineered for speed, not hauling luggage. As such, it only features 7.2 cubic feet of cargo room.

• "Don't plan on taking this supercar on a long road trip, either, as the trunk offers a mere 7.2 cubic feet of space -- unless, of course, you're the type to just FedEx your luggage ahead of time." -- Edmunds