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The world’s CO2
champion, the smart fortwo cdi,
is coming to Britain.
Sales of the new smart diesel
model, which boasts the lowest
CO2 emissions of any
current production car
worldwide, just 88g/km, will
start next year with
manufacturing of right-hand
drive models commencing in
February.
As
well as impressive green
credentials buyers will
appreciate the car’s remarkable
fuel economy. Fuel consumption
on the combined cycle is
85.6mpg. It means the new smart
can travel 670 miles between
top-ups, equivalent to a journey
from Dover to Prague.
Dermot Kelly, Managing Director,
Mercedes-Benz Cars, said: “The
cdi gives customers the whole
range of smart benefits when
driving in and around the city,
with the added bonus of low
cost, long distance motoring.
Our retailers are reporting
heightened interest in the
iconic two-seater; registrations
are buoyant and we think the
addition of the smart cdi to the
range early next year will give
added momentum.”
The car’s
Mercedes-Benz-developed
three-cylinder common-rail
diesel engine develops a healthy
45hp, offering drivers useful
performance as well as economy.
The diesel model will be
available in both coupé and
cabrio versions.
The smart cdi benefits from all
the enhancements currently
available in the new smart
fortwo petrol models, including
improved ride and handling,
class-leading safety, added
protection from head and thorax
airbags, a larger boot, more
elbow and shoulder room, comfier
seats, upgraded trim and a
revised dashboard layout with a
more efficient ventilation
system. There is also a new
five-speed semi-automatic
transmission offering both fully
automatic and manual modes.
Pricing and specification for
the new diesel model will be
announced nearer to launch.
News provided by
www.electric-smart-car.co.uk
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