2009 BRABUS announcement

[VinceLA]

So wait....this Brabus version is purely cosmetic? What's the point really...

[WilyB]

Originally Posted by Periclaws

Brabus monoblock 6-Spoke wheels, 15” front wheels, 17” rear wheels,

Thanks for the info. Don't you mean 16" front? I have the BRABUS suspension kit and the front wheels are 16" (17" rear).

[2micro4u]

I wish I knew the price..but If less than $22 for the Cabrio Brabus or less than $20 for the Hardtop I think its a great deal. More options the better. Yea I too wish it had the Turbo...But its comming.
Smart knows what they are doing. They wait for the right time to realease their best. They have to save something for when other companies like the Mini or Iq come they can them release possibly a Turbo Brabus or more to ofset the competition. Smart is very Smart.

[Trict ForTwo]

Originally Posted by BobTheMad

Just received this announcement from Smart USA. Exciting stuff!
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>> A special announcement from smart USA

Dear smart USA Reservation Holder,
smart USA has an exciting announcement to make! The very popular and sporty smart fortwo BRABUS model will make its debut in the United States beginning in February 2009, and you will have the opportunity to be one of the first customers to own this exciting vehicle.

All current reservation holders who have not yet been invited to configure their vehicles will have the opportunity to request to convert their current reservation to a smart fortwo BRABUS model beginning Thursday evening at 5pm PST, October, 23, 2008. This special offer will only be available for a limited time, and only a limited quantity of BRABUS models will be available, so be sure to check your email on Thursday, October 23, 2008, for model information, pricing and reservation instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact smart Customer Service by email or at 1.800.smart.USA (800.762.7887).
Enthusiastically,
The smart USA Team

ONLY 1500 of these guys will ever hit USA soil!!!! SO if you want it reserve NOW!!!! smart Center Fairfield will be getting a display BRABUS by the end of NOV. start of DEC.

[Trict ForTwo]

Originally Posted by WilyB

Thanks for the info. Don't you mean 16" front? I have the BRABUS suspension kit and the front wheels are 16" (17" rear).

And no he is right 15" up front 17" out back!

[PassionforPassionCT]

The regular suspension is quite stiff, I like sport suspensions, but I dont think you can get much stiffer. Especially in the Smart. I'd have to drive one to see.

[Mike T]

The European market BRABUS Turbo has 98 DIN horsepower (probably 96 SAE net).

[ZZAAA]

Anyone want to speculate on how well a BRABUS model might hold its value?

I'm not looking to flip, but if I'm dropping $22-27k on a smart, I'd like depreciation to be minimal if I ever had to sell.

[ZZAAA]

Originally Posted by Mike T

The European market BRABUS Turbo has 98 DIN horsepower (probably 96 SAE net).

Edmunds test drove the euro brabus:

First Drive: 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive

[Periclaws]

From my understanding there is nothing in this new package that you can't buy from a vendor supporter here or in your dealership in the near future.To me the key to the Brabus is the turbo motor other wise you could buy and just add what you you want to your own smart. imho