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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Casey @ Sep 21st 2006 1:47PM
I think they are trying to make it more than it is. Keep it simple, like Aygo, or Yaris. Keep in mind I am 47, so they are probably not targeting me.
smart @ Jan 9th 2008 11:46PM
Thanks for creating this great article on the smart, I would like to personally invite you to the new smart site just launched.
The new smart website is focused on the 451 smart fortwo ( 2008 smart car ) and its web address is: http://www.451s.com
451s.com was created to help bring together worldwide smart owners and smart enthusiasts. While this site is focused on the 451 smart fortwo sold in America and Canada it is open to all smart's and the worldwide smart community.
http://www.451s.com
Scott Eaton @ Sep 21st 2006 2:04PM
Sold. I'm hoping I can get one in California.
fast cars @ Sep 21st 2006 2:37PM
Looks nice from exterior, but I don't like it's interior because of that orange. Maybe another colour.
http://www.auto-power-girl.com/
Stacey @ Sep 21st 2006 2:53PM
I saw about 15 used 2005's on a lot in Colorado this past weekend for $28K each. What are the new ones gonna cost?
I do like them. Not sure i'd drive them on a road that exceeds 40 mph though. You'd be dead real fast if you got hit by someone in an SUV.
Jim @ Sep 21st 2006 3:24PM
I like the interior, even the orange but some variety will be nice.
As far as price in Europe they sell for 15k-20k Euros and that's and out the door price with all the taxes. In the US I expect the MSRP will be in the range of $15-$20K.
As far as crash worthiness. On Youtube there are at least 2 clips of crash tests of a FourTwo. One an offset head on crash into and S-Class with an impact speed of approx 80MPH and the other hitting a jersey barrier at about 50. In both cases the passenger compartment was fully intact to the point where the doors could be opened and closed normally.
Richard Warren @ Sep 21st 2006 3:42PM
Pretty slick.
Nill @ Sep 21st 2006 3:55PM
PLEASE, Smart, keep the full range of options available for the US models.
We need more full-featured small car choices here, the Mini is getting lonely.
Mikel @ Sep 21st 2006 3:58PM
Yeah and 41 horsepower will get you real far. We have tons of these in Montreal and they are a total joke. If you can get past the pranksters tipping them over I guess they make a good....... brunt of everyone's jokes!
Scott Eaton @ Sep 21st 2006 7:32PM
"I saw about 15 used 2005's on a lot in Colorado this past weekend for $28K each. What are the new ones gonna cost?"
If you saw them in Colorado, they are most likely from Zap (zapworld.com) and are older models that have been "Americanized" for emissions, etc. - these are NOT the same thing Mercedes is going to deliver to the USA. Those Zap cars have been heavily modified (not for performance!) and are required to be sold as USED. The prices of the model shown here should be a new car price for an American market car - I expect about $15,000 give or take $5k depending on model, etc.
"These are not the smarts you are looking for..."
Glenn Laycock @ Sep 22nd 2006 12:12AM
Yes .. something like a foot longer; all due to crash protection. Transmission is far better then the last round. It was supposed to be more conservative in appointments (less funky). Engine is greatly simplied.
That is all I remember.
keith @ Sep 22nd 2006 10:34PM
Now that's a budget car that actually looks respectable. I'm sold.
Green Lotus Elise @ Sep 24th 2006 12:51PM
This could easily be my wife's next car. I used to show her photos of the older Smarts years ago and she liked them quite a bit then, I can only imagine how much she'll like them once she sees one in person.
I drive a Lotus Elise and while it is pretty small it still amazes me just how many "Is that the new Smart car thing" comments I get. I mean come on, do the photos above resemble this in any way?!?
http://www.fleur-design.net/lotus/
Mike Huff @ Oct 4th 2006 12:27AM
I saw the Americanized versions in Bozeman, MT. These had the turbos. Granted I would not want to meet a ddet head on, but as a four-wheeled motorcyclce with a cab and heater, I would buy one for around town. But not for the asking price of $27K. The 60 mpg sounds awfully tempting
Michael S. Hoover @ Oct 10th 2006 10:34PM
Does anyone know if one of the Canadian cars can be bought in Canada and then licensed in the US? I would consider going to Canada for one if I knew it could be licensed and insured here in the US.