Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor 2LOOK

Aggressively styled like a low-slung racing car, it features an unusually large Mercedes three pointed star on the front grille — for badge snobs.

The exterior is 'mystic white', complemented by an AMG Anthracite leather interior, with two-tone nappa leather sports seats and contrasting top stitching. It feels rather racy for a girl about town — and the country.

Aggressively styled: The Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor 2LOOK features an unusually large three pointed star on the front grille

• It's also safe and comes with dual stage and side airbags for driver and front-seat passenger. It handles well on the road and grips the corners.
• The height-adjustable steering wheel features user-friendly ergonomic controls to change CD tracks or radio stations.
• Decent visibility, even with the roof in place.
• It's cosy. A clever system called 'Airscarf' blows warm air around your neck, perfect for those, like me, who forget their Hermes scarf.
• When the sun comes out, you can transform your metal roofed coupe into a roadster in 22 seconds.
• Nice sound as a result of the high-revving engine, but it hums politely at speed.
• Performance is pleasing from the supercharged 1.8 litre engine, with six-speed manual gearbox and speedtronic cruise control.