The revamped model will feature a larger radiator grille with integrated logo, horizontally arranged LED daytime driving lights, muscular side skirts and modified rear aprons.
"The way in which the fortwo now displays the smart logo more prominently stands for the brand's new self-confidence," says smart boss Dr Annette Winkler. "The smart fortwo has long become an icon that is a defining feature of urban traffic throughout the world."
The chrome-coloured logo is now positioned directly in the black radiator grille. The new, optionally available LED daytime driving lights are now arranged horizontally. There is also 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.
The choice of colours comprises seven options, including matt anthracite for the first time. The smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive is now also optionally available in white. In addition to the three soft top colours for the smart cabrio which were previously available (black, red, blue), the smart BRABUS tailor made programme offers six other soft top colours.
While the main focus of this facelift is on the exterior, there are changes inside the car, too. These include a new, high-quality interior package in crystal grey, comprising a fresh leather/fabric combination for the seats, an imitation leather/fabric mix for the door trims and black imitation leather for the instrument panel in combination with a grey knee pad.
The five trim levels - pure, pulse, passion, BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive - are to be retained. Similarly, the smart fortwo will continue to be available as a coupé and cabrio version and with six engine and motor variants, from a turbocharged petrol engine optimised for performance through to a micro hybrid and a fuel-efficient cdi turbodiesel for optimum economy figures. And of course, for those really concerned about the environment, there's the fortwo electric drive for motoring without any tailpipe emissions whatsoever.
smart has yet to issue pricing for the UK, but for continental Europe prices start at 10,275 euros for the smart fortwo 45 kW mhd pure.
Posted on 01.02.2012
