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MCC Smart Crossblade

It takes a brave warrior to leap into combat without any armour, yet that's exactly what Smart's swashbuckling new baby is just about to do. Stripped bare, the new Crossblade will take the fight to minimalist motors such as the Caterham Seven in a bid to win the war of the basic thrill-seekers.

By Gerald Czajka

May 2002

It takes a brave warrior to leap into combat without any armour, yet that's exactly what Smart's swashbuckling new baby is just about to do. Stripped bare, the new Crossblade will take the fight to minimalist motors such as the Caterham Seven in a bid to win the war of the basic thrill-seekers. But can the German microcar slice through its rivals? Auto Express battled its way behind the wheel to be first to find out.

It might seem something of a conflict to turn Smart's friendly city coup

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FIRST OPINION

    It's difficult to see the point of the Crossblade, other than as a fun summer car. But there are rival motors which can provide more enjoyment and practicality for the same amount of money. This means it'll take a true Smart aficionado to really appreciate its attributes.

    The manufacturer knows this, and is limiting production to only 2,000, ensuring the Crossblade a place in the history books as one of motoring's collectable curios. Novelty value is certainly its biggest strength, but in such a tough arena, it'll have to fight very hard indeed to get noticed.
 

AT A GLANCE

    Smart Crossblade on sale in July, priced at about
 
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