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Smart Car ForTwo - The Best Car For The Future

The revolutionary Smart cars are eco-friendly cars that can save you money on fuel. Smart cars are tiny. With room for two people and their groceries, the ability to park in half a normal parking space and with amazing fuel economy, the car is ideal for the congested urban environment. But its no slouch on the highway either. With a top speed of around 85 mph and a specially-engineered "tridion" protective passenger compartment the car is well-suited to the highway commuter.

Advantages

The Smart car fortwo is small and compact. They are stylish, economical and fun. They are nimble on congested city streets and easy to park.

Using the engineering and design expertise of the Daimler company, the Smart incorporates many innovative features usually found only on much more expensive luxury cars. Features like electronic handling and braking systems, clutchless manual transmission, steering wheel paddle shifters, make the Fortwo fun and economical to drive.

Features

Smart car fortwo is a 8-foot 8-inch car that is smaller than the Mini Cooper. It weighs 1,800 pounds with exclusive plastic outer frames. The car has a 70hp three cylinder rear mounted engine. With available options like air conditioning, heated leather seats, cabriolet roof, most drivers will find teh configuration they want.

Variations

Smart cars fortwo come in three models – pure, pulse and passion. The passion model can be ordered with the cabriolet convertible roof. The design of the cars is same but they differ in the options available. All standard features like 2- spoke leather steering wheel and central remote locking system are included on all models.

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