Get Smart? The Smart Car Is On Its Way In January, '08
http://www.theweeklydriver.com/articles/60/1/Get-Smart-The-Smart-Car-Is-On-Its-Way-In-January-08/Page1.html
By James Raia
Published on 10/10/2007
Within
a few months, likely sometime in January 2008, economically minded
buyers will be able to purchase various versions of a vehicle that's
been available in Europe for eight years — the smart.
Smart is a member of the Mercedes Car Group. Smart vehicles are sold in 36 countries throughout the world. More than 750,000 fortwo (entry level) vehicles have been sold since its introduction. When the United States starts selling the smart fortwo it will become the 37th country."
Within
a few months, likely sometime in January 2008, economically minded
buyers will be able to purchase various versions of a vehicle that's
been available in Europe for eight years — the smart.Smart is a member of the Mercedes Car Group. Smart vehicles are sold in 36 countries throughout the world. More than 750,000 fortwo (entry level) vehicles have been sold since its introduction. When the United States starts selling the smart fortwo it will become the 37th country."
Within
a few months, likely sometime in January 2008, economically minded
buyers will be able to purchase various versions of a vehicle that's
been available in Europe for eight years — the smart.
Smart is a member of the Mercedes Car Group. Smart vehicles are sold in 36 countries throughout the world. More than 750,000 fortwo (entry level) vehicles have been sold since its introduction. When the United States starts selling the smart fortwo it will become the 37th country."
The smart web site, www.smartusa.com is a straightforward site, easy to navigate and it answers a lot of the questions about the mini-car that one might expect — price, safety, top-speed, estimated fuel mileage, availability, history, etc.
If desired, you can build the car you wish via a nifty, interactive exterior-interior color schematic. The smart web site also has another cool feature, allowing buyers to reserve a vehicle. The reservation fee is $99. When you purchase a vehicle, the reservation fee goes toward the purchase price.
Here are some quick facts and figures about the smart
* The Fortwo is 106 inches long;
* Nearly 3 1/2 feet shorter than a Mini-Cooper;
* Less than one-third as wide as a Lincoln Navigator is long;
* Has a passenger compartment protected by a steel cage;
* The Smart Car's base price for the Fortwo is expected to be around $12,000.
For more information, visit www.smartusa.com.
Smart is a member of the Mercedes Car Group. Smart vehicles are sold in 36 countries throughout the world. More than 750,000 fortwo (entry level) vehicles have been sold since its introduction. When the United States starts selling the smart fortwo it will become the 37th country."
The smart web site, www.smartusa.com is a straightforward site, easy to navigate and it answers a lot of the questions about the mini-car that one might expect — price, safety, top-speed, estimated fuel mileage, availability, history, etc.
If desired, you can build the car you wish via a nifty, interactive exterior-interior color schematic. The smart web site also has another cool feature, allowing buyers to reserve a vehicle. The reservation fee is $99. When you purchase a vehicle, the reservation fee goes toward the purchase price.
Here are some quick facts and figures about the smart* The Fortwo is 106 inches long;
* Nearly 3 1/2 feet shorter than a Mini-Cooper;
* Less than one-third as wide as a Lincoln Navigator is long;
* Has a passenger compartment protected by a steel cage;
* The Smart Car's base price for the Fortwo is expected to be around $12,000.
For more information, visit www.smartusa.com.