The Seventh Generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL debuted for the 2022 model year. Known as the R232, this new generation of SL is now marketed and built under Mercedes-AMG branding. The R232 is built using an aluminum space frame, and is offered exclusively as a two door soft-top convertible sports car. Notably, these new roadsters were available with optional all wheel drive, as well as standard rear wheel drive, and were fitted as standard with rear wheel steering. Engines available included a turbocharged 2.0L inline four or a twin-turbo 4.0L V8. At launch, three variants were introduced, the SL55 4MATIC+, and SL63 4MATIC+