Smart Fortwo

According to Smart, the new fortwo is more comfortable, agile, safe and environmentally friendly than its predecessor. Presents developments in the mechanical and has a bigger platform.

Engines
The smart fortwo will begin marketing in April 2007 with current gasoline engines. The three-cylinder gasoline engine of 1 liter of displacement develops 61, 71 or even 84 hp. The power of the fortwo cdi (diesel) increased by 10%, being now 45 hp.

All engines are fitted with a shift five-speed automatic, built by Getrag, the new bill. The gasoline engine models now reach a top speed of 145 km / h (10 km / h more than the previous model).

Fuel consumption has been optimized in the new fortwo. Despite the increased power from its engines, the petrol versions not reach 5 liters per 100 km. The smart fortwo with automatic start / stop the engine, which will be marketed in late 2007 in the 71 hp gasoline version, promises a reduction in urban consumption up to 13%.


In this case, the circular city or in installments common deductions, the motor stops automatically (if a traffic light, for example) and getting back up automatically when the driver presses the accelerator. It also reduces the emission of gases.

The new smart fortwo cdi, has also reduced its consumption (3.5 L/100 km) and remains classified in the category of equivalent consumption: 3 L/100 km, by issuing only 90 grams of CO2 per km. Alternative propellants are also possible, since the new smart fortwo has been designed taking into account future engines, natural gas or could be mounted without major changes as soon as the demand for this new type of propellant was economically viable.

Enlarges
The external dimensions have increased relative to those of the first generation model. 19.5 inches in length gain better protect pedestrians in case of impact, may also increase protection and improve strokes behind the comfort of shooting.

The trunk has grown to 220 liters -70 liters more than before, even if filled to the ceiling, reaches more than 340 liters -80 in the previous version. The new smart fortwo also has opened the trunk of two sections, the bottom being very useful when used as a platform for loading and unloading luggage.

Like the outside, the interior is still typical smart, although the new fortwo has left the s-curve of the dashboard that is right now, partly to comply with U.S. regulations on impacts, since the new fortwo is sold there also from 2008. This new instrument panel design enhances the impression of great interior space characteristic of the fortwo.

Increased security
The new smart fortwo meets American standards in crash tests. He has also been enhanced impact protection for pedestrians in the frontal and side airbags and optional new offering greater security in side collisions.

Large equipment
The main equipment includes: front airbags, seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters, safety seats with integrated belts, ESP, ABS, full assistance to the brakes, lights H7 projection technology, central locking with remote control, seats with folding back and adjustable via a lever, outside temperature gauge, wipers operating at varying intervals depending on the speed and intermittent lane change function. The hood is electric smart fortwo cabrio. It is now fully automated and can be locked in any position.

The same price level as the previous model
Like its predecessor the range of versions kept pure names, press and passion and from this autumn will also have the new Brabus version. The initial price of the new smart fortwo will stay at the same level as the previous model.