The Smart cdi is the world's smallest diesel motor. It utilizes a meager 40 hp and had a fuel consumption some say of 70 miles per gallon. The common diesel injection (cdi) engine matched perfectly for Canadian drivers looking for unpolluted energy and financial prudence.

The Smart cdi meet all emission and safety requirements imposed by Transport and Environment Canada. But for some straight reasons could not meet our DOT and EPA standards?

Mercedes-Benz Canada offers a warranty of 48 months or 50,000 miles, an adjustment period 12 months or 12,000 miles, an emission warranty of 24 months or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first. On certain parts they had 96 months or 80,000 miles and a surface warranty on corrosion of 48 months or 50,000 miles.

The U.S models, when available will have a scanty 24,000 mile or 24 month warranty. Hopefully this will change.

To the disappointment of many the 2008 Canadian Smart will be the 70hp gas model.

Like the ever popular Mini Cooper® in the United States, Smart thinking dictates that the Smart ForTwo will see enormous and steady demand for years to come.

In 2006 Mercedes-Benz Canada offered leases for the Smart Pure coupe. It came with air conditioning available for $192.00 per month for 39 months, with a down payment of $1,522.00 plus first monthly payment and security deposit of $210, plus taxes due at lease inception. They also offer a $2000 ecoAuto rebate.

America gets its first look at the Smart!

In 2005 DOT and EPA authorization allowed for the "Gray Market" conversion of the Smart to begin.

However, due to its extremely limited availability, high conversion costs, shipping, duties and other costs involved with the first Smart Cars conversion available in the US, American-modified Smart Cars were priced out of reach of the average U.S. driver. Some of the first "Gray Market" car sold for over $30,000.

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