The spring of 2012 will see the
smart fortwo making its mark in
a striking new look, featuring
an upgraded exterior and a fresh
leather/fabric mix in the
interior.
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The substantially revamped smart fortwo sports a markedly more dynamic
appearance, featuring a larger radiator grille with integrated logo,
striking front aprons in a new design, horizontally arranged LED daytime
driving lights, muscular side skirts and modified rear aprons. "The way
in which the fortwo now displays the smart logo more prominently stands
for the brand's new self-confidence," notes smart boss Dr Annette
Winkler." The smart fortwo has long become an icon that is a defining
feature of urban traffic throughout the world." |
The chrome-coloured logo is now
positioned directly in the black
radiator grille. The air inlets
under the number plate have been
combined into a single unit,
lending the smart fortwo a
bolder appearance. The new,
optionally available LED daytime
driving lights are now arranged
horizontally. There is also a
choice of three new alloy
wheels: the smart fortwo passion
comes with a new 9-spoke alloy
wheel; two additional alloy
wheels fitted with wide tyres
and featuring a 3-spoke and
3-twin-spoke design respectively
round off the range. The choice
of colours comprises seven
options, including matt
anthracite for the first time.
The smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive
is now also optionally available
in white. In addition to the
three soft top colours for the
smart cabrio which were
previously available from the
smart programme (black, red,
blue), the smart BRABUS tailor
made programme offers six other
soft top colours.
While the main focus of this
facelift is on the exterior,
there are changes inside the
car, too. These include a new,
high-quality interior package in
crystal grey, comprising a fresh
leather/fabric combination for
the seats, an imitation
leather/fabric mix for the door
trims and black imitation
leather for the instrument panel
in combination with a grey knee
pad.
The pulse and passion equipment
lines are generally more
colourful options than the basic
pure model. pulse and passion
highlight the frame of the front
grille and the rear trim strip
in silver, for example, while
the front spoiler, side skirts
and rear apron are painted in
the car's exterior colour. The
door mirror caps are finished in
the tridion colour. On the smart
pure, these components are
black.
The five lines – pure, pulse,
passion, BRABUS and BRABUS
Xclusive – are to be retained.
Similarly, the smart fortwo will
continue to be available as a
coupé and cabrio version and
with six engine and motor
variants. The spectrum ranges
from the particularly
environment-friendly
Here is an overview of the
engine range:
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Model type |
cc |
Output
W/hp |
Maximum
Torque |
l/10
km |
CO2
g/km |
0-100 km/h
(s) |
Top speed
km/h |
|
smart fortwo 40 kW cdi |
799 |
40/54 |
130 Nm |
3.3 (3.3) |
86 (87) |
16.8 |
135 |
|
smart fortwo 45 kW mhd* |
999 |
45/61 |
89 Nm |
4.2 (4.3) |
97 (98) |
16.8 |
145 |
|
smart fortwo 52 kW mhd |
999 |
52/71 |
92 Nm |
4.2 (4.3) |
97 (98) |
13.7 |
145 |
|
smart fortwo 62 kW |
999 |
62/84 |
120 Nm |
4.9 (4.9) |
114 (115) |
10.7 |
145 |
smart fortwo 75 kW
BRABUS |
999 |
75/102 |
147 Nm |
5.2 |
119 |
8.9 |
155 |
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smart fortwo electric
drive |
- |
35 kW constant
55 kW peak |
130 Nm |
- |
- |
< 13 |
> 120 |
The new model generation for
2012 represents the continuation
of a unique success story for
smart: as a trendsetter the
smart fortwo has been redefining
individual urban mobility for
more than ten years now. It
combines responsibility to the
environment and high ecological
standards with joie de vivre
and a high fun factor. With its
compact dimensions the
two-seater takes up less road
and parking space than any other
car around.
The facelifted smart fortwo will
be available in the UK in April
2012
