2010 Model Info?

[jwight]

All smart USA has admitted to so far is the first batch of "beta tester" EDs in late 2010 with the production version as 2012 models - they could be available in late 2011.

[Turbo42]

sorry to say this but you wont see the 2010's until the 09's can be moved

[jwight]

Originally Posted by babybenz

sorry to say this but you wont see the 2010's until the 09's can be moved

At the rate things are going, they'll be 2012s!

[wildman]

Originally Posted by Willy

Ok... just looking through a Road & Track magazine while waiting at the drug store. They claim an all new fortwo for 2011. Seems awfully soon???

Here is the article from Road & Track October 2009, coppied from their web site.

The diminutive Smart Fortwo scoots into the 2010 model year with nary a change, other than a new optional armrest. The three main models remain: Pure (with no air conditioning or radio), Passion (radio, a/c and power windows) and the Passion Cabrio, which features an automatic top. Two Brabus models (coupe and cabrio), which went on sale in the U.S. this past January, are also available, featuring a Brabus exhaust (although horsepower for the 1.0-liter 3-cylinder remains at the stock Fortwo's 70 bhp), Brabus sports suspension, 15-in. Brabus alloy wheels and a few exterior design cues.

We're told that, as of now, 2009 prices will carry over into 2010, ranging from the Pure at $11,590 to the Passion Cabrio at $16,590, with the Brabus coupe and cabrio coming in at $17,990 and $20,990, respectively.

Smart says an electric Fortwo will go on sale in the U.S. in the second half of 2010. It will be sold in limited quantities and only in "select markets," and Smart has yet to release any specifications. An all-new Fortwo is planned for 2011.

So how is the 2-seat Smart selling? Since the car's U.S. debut in January 2008, over 33,000 cars have been sold

[august8pm]

I'm sure I read that there would be some improvements to the transmission on the 2010. That's why I'm waiting to trade in, actually.

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by august8pm

I'm sure I read that there would be some improvements to the transmission on the 2010. That's why I'm waiting to trade in, actually.

And who told you that, or where did you get that info. The difference between the 08 & 09 was a software difference as well as an improved clutch plate. The Basic phisical car was the same as will be the 10's.
If your waiting for something new, you might as well wait for the newly designed 11.

Considering sedans are starting to break the 30-35 mpg highway mark, I expect to see some improvements to the next gen smarts to justify the loss of pasenger capacity

But I sure would like to see a color change in 10

[gstreetcomic]

I was about to say that same thing, equal rights for gays and lesbians. A good friend of mine is very active in this area and it was he who told me what it meant.

Originally Posted by Willy

Thanks for the info - I've been out of town and away from my computer. I'll keep my fingers crossed on some new colors. Green would be nice, so would purple.

The yellow equal sign is for the Human Rights Campaign, as stated above by mdfortwoguy. I have it on the back of both my vehicles. For more info, go to HRC | Home

[Thanx]

I've read somwhere that the Smart Fortwo CDI would be "remapped" so that the engine would be making 10 more hp.

They claim that this is to meet the americans law, so that the car can be sold there as well.

Ok, one might think that 10 hp does not do much,
but if you put it in perspective, this is quite a lot..
As long at the original mapping of the engine, lets it put out 45 hp,
and the next years model will put out 55 hp..
If you take the math, this is a increase close to 22%,
and it should be very noticable..

(I'm hoping that the remap will be possible to apply to older models,
as I'm already a happy owner of a 2009 model.. If not, I'll remap it later on, when it's no longer under warranty)

[august8pm]

Sorry, my mistake. The press release regarding the 2010 cdi mentioned something about the transmission and we'll probably never see that version here. (Profoundly disappointed about that, too.)

[jwight]

Asked Dave Schembri about the 2010 models at the Dragon dinner. His answer was that Penske now wants the model introduction to synch with the calendar year, so even though the 2010s will be out in Europe shortly, the earliest we'll see them in the US would be Jan 2010. As far as the "new design" smart, he did say it was being worked on but would not be produced until at least 2014 (if I remember correctly?) As far as changes until the new fortwo, minor only - the basic car will remain the same.

But I sure would like to see a color change in 10

You will be green with envy (most likely by 2011.)