I recall awhile back looking at the 2011 models that showed options and prices. Trying to justify putting an order in for a 2011 Lightshine Cabrio, I like the light blue color... Can't seem to locate where I saw it.
smart of Canada has the 2011 smart car brochure with pricing for all available factory options. Use this as a source of available 2011 options. Pricing in Canada is much higher than the US. The warranty in Canada is 48 months.
Reply from smartUSA:
"Thanks Arrita. The 2011 configurator will be up with the launch of the 2011 site. We are just now getting ready to release the 2011 vehicles for sale."
The Canadian site does not show the lightshine model. I'm thinking that is the one I would like to try for. Just got to convince the wife....I thought the price was good for all the options that were included. Quite a savings over adding them on.
UK Is Next Country To Get smart lightshineby Emmanuel January 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Back in July of last year, the world was treated to a glimpse of a special edition smart called the lightshine. Based on the passion coupe model, the lightshine edition has color-coded apron and sideskirt body panels. In addition to the matte green body panels, the filler cap and headlamp bezels are also color coded. Distinctive wheels and lightshine badging are also employed to elevate this special edition smart car from the other models. Now, the lightshine edition has reached the British mainland, priced at £11,405.
Using new materials and patterns, the interior has a new upper dashboard and glovebox design. Special floor mats and a steering wheel with three spokes and paddle shifter are distinctive items that are capped with the lightshine logo.
Gary Savage, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars says that “The smart fortwo lightshine edition epitomises the values of smart, the model offering an unrivalled fusion of eye-catching style, comfort and environmental compatibility in a fun-to-own and drive package”. smart Britain has intimated that only 86 lightshine special editions will be available for the local market. Powered by a 54 horsepower engine, the car reportedly has an emissions level of just 86g/km of CO2. smart claims that this number is the lowest for any combustion car now available anywhere in the world.
If anyone is interested, the CarConfigurator has now been updated to make 2011 cars. It had not been working properly. I just checked and it is now as it should be!
Thought I'd compare my '08 window sticker with a 2011 configured the same way. They are spec'd pretty much the same except for the radio. There doesn't seem to be an equivalent (low cost) CD changer on the 2011s, but you do pick up the extra airbags, body colored exterior bits, and redesigned dash. I noticed that part of the overall increase is a bump in the destination charge (to pay for the expensive fuel to transport the things).
So, it looks like an $855 increase overall after 3 years and with a redesign. I still think they should extend the factory warranty to at least 3/36 for the same money, though.
Lightshine models may not appear on the Configurator as they're special models.
BTW - There are two radios and two sets of speakers.
Kitted out how I want it the thing will cost $18,910...And that's not including the new 6 spoke rims, special matte colors, silver tridion, or cruise (because I don't want any of them)...And this is only on a coupe!
I made up what wanted quite awhile ago and compared it to the lightshine model, the Lightshine had some extras and was less expensive. Sadly now I can't find what I was working with.
Both have the matching body panels, smart Highline Navigation radio, Cruise Control, and the other Lightshine features. With the package, you get $4400 worth of options for only $1600.
Ahh....with the return of the rain/light sensor, I, now, can rest knowing that if something happens to my 08 which has it, it can be replaced with a car that lacks none of the current features.
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