Daimler has his two youngest undergone a major update and the Smart Fortwo and the Smart Forfour jazzed powerful. After this microcar revolution has so far only good for brand image, the third generation is now finally bring financial success with it. The two-seater will continue to roll in smart parent plant in Hambach from the band. His older brother is now, as well as the Renault Twingo, with whom he shares the platform of the Slovenian town of Novo Mesto.
When designing the developers have sharpened strong. Although the Small acts now clearly adult, it is thanks to the supple forms also become more cuddly at the same time. The wheels are 100 mm indexed to the outside and also the wheelbase has grown. This should be felt inside the Fortwo.
This is still kunterbunt, well, at least two colors to. The interior is now but when it goes to the manufacturer, clearly valent come along and no longer remember the plastic image of bygone days. The seat position is to have clearly gained in comfort. Have to have both versions in the three new trim levels passion, Prime and proxy.
What is new in both models, as it did in the platform-partner Renault Twingo, the rear-wheel drive. For driving a new three-cylinder engine in the rear. As a base engine still used at the launch in November, a 1-liter naturally aspirated engine with 71 hp. A few months later, only 60-hp gasoline engine will form the new base unit.
Is complemented by a range of engines only 898 cc small, but 90 hp unit. This power plant is coupled with a newly developed turbocharger has an electronically controlled wastegate, which will allow an increase in motor dynamics in relation to sustainable consumption reduction. The absolute top model to follow later with 110 hp also the Brabus version.
The chassis, the developers have re-installed the Tridion safety cell. The stands out as usual color from the rest of the car and can be ordered as a limited "edition # 1" for the Fortwo in White and for the Forfour in Graphite Grey.
Spectacular is the ideal for the city, small turning circle. When the Fortwo are only 6.95 m, the Forfour still good 8.65 m. When you boot volume you may of course do not expect great wonders: The Fortwo has nevertheless increased by 40 liters to 260 liters. At the big brother, it is 185 l, but can be expanded with the rear seats folded to 975 l.
The Seriensausstattung and the scope of assistance systems are extensive. So there is a crosswind assistant, on-board computer and cruise control as standard. Lane Keeping Assist and the proximity warning is optionally available. When Price has the smallest in the Daimler Group expensive only 100 Euro. So the Fortwo costs probably close to 11,000 euros. When Forfour it was 600 euros upwards, so that it is now to have from 11,600 euros.
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