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smart adds Brabus sport line to updated range

smart has announced a series of updates to its range, including pricing for a new Brabus sport line model.

The smart range now consists of the 'passion' model, followed by 'prime', 'prime sport' and the new range-topping 'Brabus sport'.

Available from £13,810 OTR, the Brabus sport model is only available with the higher powered 90 hp engine, and includes matt grey 17-inch alloy wheels (the fortwo has 16/17-inch wheels (front/rear), a front splitter and rear apron in black, along with Brabus stitching and logo on hand brake lever and gear shift, a Brabus sports steering wheel and brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs.

The entry-level fortwo coupé passion now comes with a fabric-covered roof, while at the other end of the range, the forfour night sky prime and prime sport models come with an electric fabric opening roof.

Across the range, passion models come equipped with smart audio system; automatic climate control; a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel wrapped in leather; and silver 15-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels.

The prime models offer heated front seats; black leather upholstery with grey topstitching; dashboard instruments with clock and rev counter; sunglasses holders; and 15-inch five-spoke alloys painted black with a high sheen finish.

The prime sport adds a perforated leather sports steering wheel (with shift paddles on models equipped with the twinamic automatic transmission); sports suspension lowered by 10 mm; chrome exhaust finisher; and black 16-inch 8-Y-spoke alloy wheels.

The Premium equipment line (now £845) includes a height-adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; rear parking sensors; smart media system; and Mirror Link.

Premium Plus (not available on passion models) adds ambient lighting; LED head lights and tail lights; fog lamps with cornering function; and rear view camera. Premium Plus is available for £1,345.

The Comfort Package is available for £295 and includes a height-adjustable driver’s seat; electrically heated and adjustable mirrors; and a height-adjustable steering wheel. The Comfort pack is included in the Premium and Premium Plus equipment lines. The twinamic six-speed DCT gearbox is available across the range for £995.

Forfour models can now also be specified with a no-cost option cadmium red metallic radiator grille. Customers can also choose from black, white, silver, grey, or yellow for no extra cost.

The range costs from £11,125 OTR for the fortwo coupé passion to £16,275 OTR for the night sky Brabus sport Premium Plus.