New Smart with minor modifications

Feb 8, 2012, 3:06 GMT

Stuttgart - The new Smart arrives at European dealers in April this year with minor modifications that include a fresh leather/fabric mix for the interior and a larger radiator grille with integrated logo.

The front aprons are in a new design with horizontally arranged optional LED daytime running lights, more muscular side skirts and modified rear aprons. The air inlets under the number plate have been combined into a single unit, lending the Smart Fortwo a bolder appearance.

Customers have 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.

While the main focus of the facelift is on the exterior, there are changes inside too. These include a new interior package in crystal grey, comprising a fresh leather/fabric combination for the seats, and imitation leather/fabric mix for the door trims and black imitation leather for the instrument panel in combination with a grey knee-pad.

The Smart Fortwo will continue to be available as a coupe and cabrio version and with six engine and motor variants. The spectrum ranges from the zero-emission electric power train in the Fortwo electric drive and the micro hybrid petrol engine through to the turbo petrol engine and cdi turbodiesel.

European prices start at 10,275 euros (13,395 dollars) for the Smart Fortwo 45 kW mhd pure to 19,000 euros for the electric drive version.