Monday, May 24, 2010

car will be available starting in 2012

Smart, GmbH greets the fall with a distinctive model that portrays a lot of high quality equipment, including an exclusive paint color of chocolate brown metallic and new 12 spoke 15" alloy wheels. The interior comes with a mix of fabric and leather. The car itself comes with (MHD) micro hybrid drive technology as standard plus the automatic start/stop system that shuts down the engine when the smart car is motionless, reducing fuel consumption.
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Smart GmbH the manufacture of the smart fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France, starting this November. The second generation smart fortwo will be equipped with a ground-breaking and cost-effective lithium-ion battery manufactured by Tesla. Media.daimler.com states the car will be available starting in 2012 to anyone? According to D. Schembri, President, smart USA smart USA will have 300 full electric vehicles available in late 2010 and will go into full series production in 2011. He also adds “haven't figured out exactly how to do the distribution, but they will be for general consumer use.”


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ev-brabus-fortwoA German automotive tuning company Brabus launched their second electric car, this time created from a Smart Fortwo and at this year's Auto Show in Geneva, smart brand and BRABUS celebrated the world debut of an electric Smart Fortwo Brabus, powered by state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Telling the world when being environmentally friendly you don't have to ride a bike! The Smart Fortwo ED electric drive brings in a zenn era (zero emission and no noise) driving with lithium-ion battery-driven vehicles and will have a very small series production of the Smart Fortwo electric drive for 2009 in Europe and 2010 for the U.S.A. While the Smart Brabus ED may be an electric car that runs silently, Smart engineers have fitted a sound generator in the car that imitates the sound of a souped up sports car engine whenever you floor the car, giving you the impression that your driving much faster.
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2010-smart-fortwo-edDid you know the pursuit for the ideal electric plug in car may be over, and it just could be the all new Smart ED Fortwo electric drive edition, which is a zero emission town and city car, which is touted to be in the United States in 2010? The ED Smart Fortwo electric drive has all the features that made the Smart Fortwo the most sought after car of 2008, and with reported sales for 2009, it appears the Smart and smart USA, is headed for another record sales year. Oh yes, the Smart Fortwo ED edition is minus one thing, a gas combustion engine and at long last the United States may have a zero carbon emissions car.

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2010-smart-blackNow America can realize why the modified Brabus Smart car became a top seller in Europe and countries around the world. First launched in early 2001, as a BRABUS Smart City-Coupe and later made available in the Cabriolet version, the BRABUS offers absolute individuality. Soon you too can leap into a Smart Brabus and rocket down the street with safety, comfort and speed to spare. New for 2009 will be the availability of the BRABUS version, a special limited edition version of the standard model, and prices for the Brabus start at $20,000.


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mhd-smart.jpgReports out of Stuttgart, Germany claim the 2009 Micro Hybrid Drive Smart Fortwo is the least inexpensive way of operating a vehicle. Smart's automatic start/stop electronics system shuts down the engine as soon as the driver brakes and the Smart's speed falls below 5mph. The Micro Hybrid Drive is Germany's cheapest car to drive.They confirm previous cost calculations by numerous trade magazines and the ADAC, Germany's largest automobile club. Owners of a Smart mhd can save around €2,500 in running costs compared with other model in this class. Sorry, no word if or when these cars will be available in the U.S.!
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smart-2009-limited.jpgProduction on the 2009 Smart Fortwo started this past September, at the Smartville, eco-friendly plant in Hambach, France. The Smart ForTwo for 2009 received no major changes and is fundamentally untouched since it was introduce in early 2008. Its fuel efficient, very safe and cost of ownership is low. If you want a car solution for a short commute, then this is the answer.

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smart_statue.jpg Intelligent American's wanting fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility can immediately get a price quote on the Smart vehicle of their dreams.

Qualified dealers are waiting to vie for your business and will provide you with free up-front and competitive smart car prices.

These network partners will give you a fast cost quote on that new Smart Fortwo or other hard-to-find car. Be sure to ask your quote specialist about any rebates or smart buyer incentives.
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white-smart-hybridA special version of the fuel stingy Smart Fortwo was first shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It was called the Smart Fortwo Edition Micro Hybrid Drive. Like other Smart limited edition models, this exclusive MHD edition can be purchased now. However, as with the other Smart drive variants and limited edition Smart models it is not for sale in the United States. Daimler has introduced their Micro Hybrid Drive version with three engine options: two petrol versions at 61hp and 71hp, and a diesel version at 45hp - each more economic than the other.

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For years “Special Edition Cars” have been available for our driving pleasures. Special edition products are used to motivate us to buy a variety of goods. In 1999 smart GmbH created the first MCC Smart Limited edition Smart car. Now for 2008 they have created the Smart “Edition Limited One”The newest “Edition Limited One” Smart's are available for Canadian Smart fans. They come in a coupé or cabriolet model, this “Edition Limited One” is the latest in a long line of special edition Smarts created by the manufacture smart GmbH, and prices start at $20,900 for the coupe and $23,900 for the cabriolet model. No word if this or any special edition Smart will be for sale in the States
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The Smart Pure

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The Smart Fortwo Pure comes with a standard black cloth interior trim and a black safety shell, and are available in six colors.

Standard equipment includes remote-locking management, leather steering wheel, five-speed transmission, and a radio-ready console.

People love the Smart Pure for many reasons, including its ability to park almost anywhere, its economical fuel consumption, its cost, and, of course, its knockout looks.

The basic Smart Pure model starts at under $12,000. For detail Click Here .
Smart ForTwo Passion

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The all new 2008 Smart Fortwo has been transformed and revolutionized on several fronts.



The Smart Passion Fortwo is one of the most distinctive vehicles on the road – electrifying to drive, with impressive appointments, and as reactive in its handling as it is responsible to the ecosystem.



The new Smart Car offers more power, more options, more safety features, and a distinctive interior.



This Smart is available in several wonderful interior trims and six color choices, and comes as a coupé or cabriolet. For detail Click Here .
The Smart Cabriolet

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The 2008 Smart Cabriolet is larger than its predecessor, but it's still outrageously small, some 40 inches shorter than a Mini.

The Smart Cabriolet offers all the rewards of a Smart Passion ForTwo coupé, but with impressive styling that radiates sunshine and fresh air.

Now, for the first time, the newly revised Smart ForTwo Cabriolet is available in America. For detail Click Here

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At the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva, Smart presented their a new limited edition model of the Smart Fortwo called Smart "edition limited two". The Smart limited two will be produced in 2000 units and an exclusive paint finish. The Smart limited two is available both as a coupe and a cabriolet. At the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva a further special edition of the successful smart fortwo is celebrating its world premiere.The "edition limited two" will be produced as a limited series of 2000 vehicles and is characterised by exclusive colouring and a high quality mix of materials - on both the outside and the inside.
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brabus-smart-fortwo-2008.jpg Brabus loved the first smart fortwo Ultimate 112 that they decided it was a good idea to create another one. This time they decided to pair it with the Mercedes SLR as well! Still no word if we will be lucky enough to see any Brabus parts here in the US but by the sounds of it, us Smarties are in love with tunning our cars and Brabus would surely do well if they made the swim across the water! Complete Press Release after the jump or visit the Smart Car of America Gallery for all the photos.
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Here you will find prices for the Smart car models, including option packages. These prices do not include any tax, freight, PDI (Pre-Delivery and Inspection) or any additional dealer charges. If you wanted to purchase a Smart car without delay, you can! One method is a secondary market place that has started up on eBay. The other method is buying an “orphan.”
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The Smart Fortwo ED will have a 41hp electric motor that can reach speeds up to 70 mph and have a range of 70 miles for now. With the improvements being made in the battery development this range will surely increase. The Smart totally electric ED emits no carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons or any harmful substance – in fact it emits nothing. The Smart totally electric ED emits no carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons or any harmful substance – in fact it emits nothing. The car maintains all the safety equipment you find in a regular Smart, including ESP, ABS brakes 4 airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

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Several years ago the Tom Tailor clothing company dressed out a special edition Smart Fortwo Cabriolet for the TRIBUTE TO BAMBI charity. The car was a Smart Fortwo Cabriolet, came with a 101HP engine and was auctioned off on EBay. It had special paint and gold leaf.