Smart Micro Hybrid
Well, less of a hybrid and more of a fuel miser….
Hot on the heals of the all electric Smart comes the Smart Micro Hybrid, but don't go thinking the diminutive 4Two is going all Prius on us by strapping on a load of batteries and an electric motor, oh no. The important gizmology is in a system that kills the engine when the car is stationary, and as the Smart is now a familiar sight in congested cities and crowded streets we imagine this will save a lot of otherwise wasted fuel. Simple huh?
Smart, being a German brand are a little more accurate claiming 13% better economy and a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions from 112g/km to 103g/km.
The only noticeable change is the arrival of a ECO light on the dash, all else staying the same as a regular petrol or diesel 4Two's. Sales of the coupe and cabrio Micro Hybrid 4Twos begin at the end of the year.
Soon all cars will hopefully be made this way, but until then one of the worlds greenest cars just got greener.
8/23/2007 | Labels: Features, News | 1 Comments
The Brabus Smart Forfour

So, Brabus knows a thing or two about creating high-velocity DaimlerChrysler products. Can this translate to the Smart Forfour, a vehicle built for urban driving, ease of parking and frugality? Check out these Smart Car Pictures to answer this for yourself.
Twin chrome exhaust pipes and a subtle rear diffuser liven up the back end. The noise coming from that slinky exhaust is more muted grumble than full-on growl.

Attention to detail is apparent everywhere you look in the Smart Forfour Brabus. Even the engine compartment looks the business, with a "Powered by Brabus" badge that will make even the AMG or BMW M crowd jealous.


The 177-hp, 1.5-liter, turbo four-cylinder thrives on torque, not revs. A 0-60-mph time of 6.9 seconds is less than half that needed for a bare-bones Forfour to reach the same speed.
8/22/2007 | Labels: Photos | 5 Comments
ICE Smart Car Pictures
Check out the pictures of this customized Smart Car. Let the pictures speak for themselves, this think is awesome.
8/22/2007 | Labels: Photos | 1 Comments
Don't Mess with this Smart Car Forfun
Ever seen a picture of a Smart Car that intimidates you. Well look no further. Click below to see more!
8/22/2007 | Labels: Photos | 1 Comments