The 20,000 Smart Fortwo was sold to a Dallas man last month. Patrick Zipper of Dallas, Texas became the 20,000th owner of a Fortwo, since this micro-mini vehicle, was introduced to the U.S. market in January. The president of Smart USA, even took time out from his busy schedule, to present the keys to Mr. Zipper at the Smart Center in Dallas.
Production on the 2009 Smart Fortwo started this past September, at the Smartville, eco-friendly plant in Hambach, France. The base cost for the 2009 Smart increased by $400. This signifies a two and a half percent increase on available models.
While drivers try to find automobiles that offer better mpg, two new
vehicles made the EPA's list for 2009 . They are the Smart Fortwo and Jetta
TDI by Volkswagen. Making this list is like winning the lottery and an
essential benefit to the manufacture's bottom line. In the three-cylinder Smart cars first year to be qualified for their list, the EPA reported the smart car mpg achieved 33 city and 41 mpg on the highway, allowing it to place fifth on the EPA's list. The leading car (again) was the highly sought after Toyota Prius with a rating of 48 city and 45 mpg on the highway.
People love the Smart Cabriolet for many reasons, including its ability to park almost anywhere, its economical fuel consumption, its cost, and, of course, its knockout looks. The Smart Cabriolet was introduced in 2000, restyled in 2002 and is by far the smart choice. The Cabriolet offers changeable body panels, available in 3 standard colors that include black, yellow and white, while blue metallic, red metallic and silver metallic are optional. Yellow will not be offerd for 2009!
Now folks in the southern German city of Ulm can rent a Smart Fortwo anywhere and anytime, at a moment’s notice and book their Smart car via cell phone or internet. Much like eMotion Mobility introduced back in 2001. Their idea was to position electric smart cars for demanding travelers at locations across Atlanta providing trekkers with a ground-breaking mobility program all linked to MARTA Atlanta's transit system.
America has embraced the Smart Passion for many years. The Smart ForTwo’s Passion - so aptly-named, this dynamic, elegant expression of a car is ready to roll. The Smart Passion is suited for you, the discerning driver, the new Smart Fortwo accomplishes in styling and design what no other subcompact has. The Passion is a gorgeous feat of engineering combined with a luxury that’s befits the savvy tastes of the Smart driver.