Facelifted Smart range revealed

06th July 2010

Smart is smartening up the ForTwo hardtop and cabriolet. The tiny two-seater has had a mid-life refresh which will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Among the highlights include new paints, wheels and details for the exterior, a redesigned interior and a pair of petrol engines which both emit less than 100g/km of CO2.

The newcomer will be available with matt green paint for the first time. The six existing colours remain, albeit the blue metallic which is now a shade lighter. New alloy designs, contrasting body-coloured trim pieces and LED daytime running lights will also be available as options.

On the inside, the dash has been revised with a new instrument panel, while Smart his devised a suit of new optional storage boxes to boost practicality.  The stereo and satnav have also been upgraded with better interfaces and iPod integration.

Under the boot floor, the engines benefit from revisions to control software and the exhaust. This means the 54bhp diesel emits just 86g/km, while the 60bhp and 70bhp petrols return 67.3mpg and 97g/km. The higher powered 83bhp version returns 57.7mpg and emits 114g/km while the power of the range-topping BRABUS model rises from 97bhp to 101bhp.

The revised ForTwo will go on sale in the UK by the end of the year, and will remain on the market until 2013, when the car’s replacement – jointly developed with Renault – arrives.

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