Updated Smart Fortwo for 2011
19th July, 2010
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The new Smart Fortwo will be launched throughout Europe
in the northern autumn of 2010 with a fresh interior look, an upgraded exterior and engines that are
even more environmentally friendly. There is now a choice of seven carefully coordinated colours for
the exterior including trendy matt paintwork for the first time. The tridion safety cell is now
optionally available in white and the new colours red and blue expand the choice of colours available
for the cabrio soft top. Optional LED daytime driving lights and new alloy wheels offer even more
opportunities for customisation. Fresh fabrics and colours and a new cockpit design determine the high
quality interior ambience of the two-seater car. The information, communication and entertainment
systems available for the new Smart Fortwo boast state-of-the-art technology. The vehicles are powered
by petrol engines rated at 45 or 52 kW that have been further refined and set a new benchmark with
emissions of less than 100 g/km CO2. Emitting just 86 g/km, the Smart Fortwo CDI maintains its top
position as the CO2 champion.
The Smart brand does not only stand for an intelligent city car with an innovative concept and
distinctive design that have long since made it an automotive lifestyle icon; 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 an unrivalled amount of road and
parking space. It boasts state-of-the-art functionality and uses future-oriented, environmentally
friendly technologies to bring its occupants to their destination comfortably and safely.
More than 1.2 million Smart Fortwos have been delivered to customers since the first model was
launched in 1998. Today, customers in 43 countries on five continents are able to enjoy the popular
car. In the course of 2010 the Smart Fortwo will be launched in Argentina and Indonesia – bringing
the number of countries to 45.
Further successes confirm that Smart is on the right track with its trend-setting "smart approach"
- for example with regard to design: the Smart Fortwo received the coveted Red Dot award for
outstanding design and found a place in the New York Museum of Modern Art even before it took to the
streets of the USA in 2008. Or with regard to ecology: emitting just 86 grammes of CO2 per kilometre,
the Smart cdi is the CO2 champion and Smart boasts the lowest fleet consumption. Furthermore, Smart
is a pioneer in the sector of electric vehicles and is redefining zero-emission urban mobility. Or
innovative mobility: within the framework of the "car2go" project in Ulm and now also in the Texan
capital of Austin, Smart Fortwos can be spontaneously rented by anyone around the clock for a small
fee. This new mobility concept that won the ÖkoGlobe environmental award is extremely
successful and makes driving in the city as easy as using a mobile phone. Or attitude to life: with
the "smart urban stages" Smart has provided temporary exhibition platforms in various cities for
future-oriented projects that relate to ideas for the future of urban life.
With the new Smart Fortwo the popular brand is uncompromisingly continuing this philosophy and
making the innovative two-seater even more attractive and environmentally friendly.
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Marc Langenbrinck, Managing Director Smart brand says "We continue to work hard to make our Smart
models even better and more desirable in every respect. The new generation Smart Fortwo is perfect for
our times. It is attractive and has style. It also boasts high quality materials, visible attention to
detail, even more comfort and enhanced functionality. And don't forget that Smart drivers often have an
unconventional way of thinking and look for alternatives. The new generation Smart Fortwo with its wide
range of engines and opportunities for customisation meets their requirements."
Colour your Smart
A larger range of colours is available for the new Smart Fortwo for an even more striking appearance.
Customers can now choose from seven exterior colours instead of the previous six – including a trendy
matt finish. In addition to the new colour matt light green, light blue metallic will replace the
previous blue metallic.
On request, the mounted plastic body parts such as the front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron that
previously had a black grain can be painted in the body colour. The "body panel plus" package is a
standard feature from the "Pulse" grade and upwards. In future, the fuel filler cap will be painted in
the body colour, blending in with the body panels.
Smart is further extending the choice of colours available for the Smart Fortwo in future with the
new cabrio soft top colours red and blue and the tridion safety cell available in a brilliant white. In
conjunction with the white tridion safety cell the door mirror surrounds and the radiator grille will
also be painted white. The new colours for the soft top and the tridion safety cell result in more
combination possibilities and modern colour constellations, giving the Smart Fortwo a completely new
'face'.
The new optional LED daytime driving lights do not only enhance safety but also give the two-seater
car more appeal as a special eye-catching detail.
Three new alloy wheels also bring fresh ideas to the area of design and styling: a sporty
3-double-spoke alloy wheel (15 inch) comes as standard for the Pulse line. An elegant new 12-spoke alloy
wheel and a further 3-double-spoke alloy wheel are also available as options, both measuring 15 inches.
Harmonious interior with a fresh feel-good atmosphere
The interior of the new Smart Fortwo has been redesigned and greets the driver and passenger with a
fresh and spacious feel-good atmosphere. The full fabric-covered instrument panel featuring new and
harmonious styling and new fabric designs for the cockpit, door centre panel and seats of all lines are
the main features contributing to this:
- In the "Pure" line black upholstery and black appointments will determine the style in future
- The "Pulse" line has a sporty look with leather optic on the side bolsters of the seats and the head
restraints
- An elegant fabric pattern available in the colours design red, design black or design beige can be
chosen for the comfortable passion line
Further equipment features shape the look of the high-class interior and underline the attention to
detail. These include a redesigned dial with a contrasting dark central disc in the instrument cluster
(also applies to the dashboard instruments), a matt chrome painted bezel for the 2-spoke leather
steering wheel in the "Passion" line and an optional fabric-covered folding centre armrest.
For the first time a 3-spoke leather steering wheel with cruise control function is available for
the new Smart Fortwo. It is operated directly and safely on the steering wheel and provides for
comfortable and relaxed driving, especially on roads with speed limits.
In addition, a trip computer is available as an option for the Smart Fortwo. On the clearly visible
display of the instrument cluster it shows the current fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, trip
kilometres and useful service settings among other things.
Smart buyers can opt for new ambient lighting to provide a pleasant lighting atmosphere and enhance
the sense of well-being in the vehicle interior. Dimmable LED lights are fitted in the interior for
this – one in each of the door pockets on the driver's and passenger's side, three in the instrument
panel, a console downlight in the trim of the headlining and two footwell lights.
Clever stowage facilities and practical details
The new style is complemented by a whole host of clever stowage facilities and practical details.
They add to the Smart Fortwo's appeal as a car for everyday use. For example, there is now a large
stowage box in the lower section of the centre console within easy reach of the driver and passenger.
A rubber mat and a rubber band inside ensure that small items such as pens and mobile phones do not
slide around. A clip on the lid of the optional glove compartment painted in matt chrome holds notes,
for example, so that Smart drivers do not forget anything. And seat pockets that are a standard feature
on the side bolsters between the driver's and passenger's seats offer additional versatile stowage
space.
The new one-hand operation of the tailgate is a further practical detail that enhances comfort. In
future the tailgate will open as soon as one of the two release levers on the left or right hand side
is pulled. Until now both levers had to be operated at the same time.
On the pulse of the times: information, communication and entertainment
Cutting edge communication and entertainment systems are available for the new Smart Fortwo. The new
audio system navigation multimedia is a real multimedia talent with a large 16.5 cm display, an
integrated navigation system and Bluetooth hands-free system. The touchscreen display enables intuitive
and convenient operation of all functions of the radio, CD/DVD player, Bluetooth hands-free system and
navigation. Music, videos or pictures can be fed to the system via the SD card slot. The audio system
navigation multimedia has a USB and AUX port for external devices and an interface for controlling an
iPod.
The new audio system basic also has a USB and AUX port for an MP3 or CD player. Navigation through
the menu functions is simple with the large three-line display. A drawer featuring a chrome trim strip
below the operating unit offers a useful stowage facility for small items such as coins, pens or
cards.
The new optional surround sound system provides a superior sound experience. It boasts exceptional
sound volume for this class. Impressive sound is provided by a multi-channel digital amplifier with
output of 8x40 Watt, perfectly matched tweeters in the mirror triangles, mid-range speakers in the doors,
rear-fills in the B-pillars and a subwoofer under the driver's seat.
BRABUS innovations
The most striking change for the BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive lines is the new rim design for the
Monoblock VII alloy wheels (front 16 inch with 175/50 R 16 tyres, rear 17 inch with 225/35 R 17 tyres).
The BRABUS double-pipe rear muffler has also been modified.
The BRABUS interior design, too, has also been modified in line with the new Smart Fortwo interior
design. The BRABUS 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift now has additional
buttons for operating the optional cruise control function. Like the other lines, the instrument cluster
has the new dial.
Engines with lower fuel consumption and emissions
The engines of the new model work more efficiently than ever before. The 40 kW cdi turbodiesel is the
CO2 champion with emissions of just 86 g/km. The optimised petrol engines also set new records with
regard to CO2 emissions. Thanks to detailed work on the engine control unit and exhaust system both the
45 kW mhd and the 52 kW mhd consume 4.2 litres of petrol per 100 km (combined figure) – corresponding to
CO2 emissions of 97 g/km (combined figure). The 62 kW version consumes 4.9 litres of fuel over 100 km
(corresponding to CO2 emissions of 114 g/km). The power output of the BRABUS version has been increased
from 72 kW to 75 kW. Despite this, at 119 g CO2 per 100 kilometres (combined figure) even the more
powerful engine remains below the 120 gramme threshold.
Overview: Smart – the fleet with the lowest consumption
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cc |
Output kW/hp |
Max. torque |
l/100 km |
CO2 g/km |
0-100 km/h |
Max. speed km/h |
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Smart Fortwo 40 kW cdi |
799 |
40/54 |
130 Nm |
3.3 (3.3) |
86(87) |
16.8 |
135 |
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Smart Fortwo 45 kW mhd* |
999 |
45/61 |
89 Nm |
4.2(4.3) |
97(98) |
16.8 |
145 |
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Smart Fortwo 52 kW mhd* |
999 |
52 /71 |
92 Nm |
4.2 (4.3) |
97(98) |
13.7 |
145 |
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Smart Fortwo 62 kW |
999 |
62 /84 |
120 Nm |
4.9 (4.9) |
114(115) |
10.7 |
145 |
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Smart Fortwo 75 kW BRABUS |
999 |
75 /102 |
147 Nm |
5.2 |
119 |
8.9 |
155 |
Combined fuel consumption and CO2 figures with softip gearshift, figures for softouch in
brackets, maximum speed electronically regulated; *coupé
No other car is cheaper to run
The new generation Smart Fortwo not only boasts a fresh and upgraded look, high quality
materials, enhanced intelligent equipment and environmentally friendly engines; exceptional
economy and low running costs remain defining features. According to calculations by the
ADAC, the largest German automobile club, even the first generation of the two-seater was
the most economical car on the German market. The ADAC also took loss of value into account,
and this is particularly low for the Smart Fortwo compared with other cars. The verdict was
that no other car is cheaper to run in Germany. The car magazine "Auto, Motor und Sport"
also put the trendy two-seater at the top of its table of cost-efficient cars.
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