changes due in September - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

tishpit · 07-19-2008, 09:49 AM

Just read this article... does anyone know more about these modifications due out starting in September + models? (read on Popular Mechanics website)

"Closer to reality is the new micro-hybrid-drive gasoline Smart with a stop/start system. It will be introduced into all gasoline Smart models with the exception of the tuned-up Brabus version (Europe only), beginning in September.* The new Smart diesel will be introduced in Europe this year, but probably won't make the jump over to the States." —Andrew English

**JPaul** · 07-19-2008, 10:12 AM

In essence: neither diesel nor 'mhd' are for US! If you want to know more, here is a copy of the official Daimler press release:
http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/for...88-post27.html

tishpit · 07-19-2008, 10:18 AM

Before seeing your post, I posted the more recent thread on the MHD version. According to the article I read (included in the thread) and dated June 26, 2008... the MHD is coming to the U.S. I sure hope that one is correct as I WILL put in a deposit for that baby!

**JPaul** · 07-19-2008, 10:23 AM

As far as we (US) are concerned, the press release is clear: it says at the bottom "** mhd not available in the USA and Canada"...

SylenThunder · 07-19-2008, 10:30 AM

Wonder what's different about the MHD that would prevent a simple re-programming of the computer.

aviddk · 07-19-2008, 11:06 AM

I want a CDI Smart to pull behind my Mercedes Sprinter based RV with a ... you guessed it, Mercedes CDI. Can't Smart headquarters see the absolute perfect symmetry of this combination? I am starting a campaign called,

Quote:

Just say No, to No!

aviddk
Ashland, OR
Smart CDI wannabe