Dissecting Smart Car ForTwo

There are three variants ForTwo, the Pure Coupe, Passion Coupe and Cabriolet.
All three are variants of the second generation facelift will be introduced first at the Paris Motor Show in early October 2010. From his appearance there is almost no difference among the three, in addition to Passion Cabriolet type of roof can be opened. There is little difference on the machine that carried variants of Pure and Passion.

Exterior One of the advantages of the Smart ForTwo is the body panels that can be dismantled and exchanged pair of colors in accordance with the wishes of the owner. In the latest generation, there are seven color choices body panels, including color doff. Color front spoiler, side and rear can also be customized with body panels to order.
Color tridion safety structure (where the body panels were installed) now has a choice of white. For that, the color of the house mirrors and front grille is also bleached.
To type Passion Cabriolet, the roof is offered with two colors, blue and red. The ForTwo Cabriolet, the only Cabriolet in the world that can open the roof at its maximum speed, i.e. 145 kpj.
The interior was also updated. Also designed a new instrument panel and coated with the same fabric. Leather steering wheel has been equipped by the cruise control and trip computers.
To give the impression more comfortable, at the door, footrest, instrument panel and the ceiling mounted ambient lighting LEDs with an adjustable brightness level.
ForTwo has many offers storage space in the cabin, among other large storage space under the center console dashboard. Inside the drawer there is also a clip to keep a notebook.
All three variants carrying Mild Hybrid 3-cylinder inline engine development results Mitsubishi, DOHC 1.0-liter capacity, with time rather than valve that can be changed (VVT). This little car is also equipped with start-stop system to improve efficiency so-called mild hybrid.
This technology uses an electric motor that works in parallel with the main engine. The electric motor makes the main engines to shut down the sliding condition, braking or stopped. It can also be used to start the engine again when needed. As a result, fuel consumption is claimed to reach 23.8 km / liter
In the Pure Coupe, power output is limited to 45kW (61PS), while the variant Passion (both Coupe and Cabriolet), the power generated reached 52kW or 71PS. Power from the engine placed behind the rear bench is channeled through the transmission 5-speed automated-manual (manual with automatic clutch) to the two rear wheels.
Safety although petite, does not underestimate the safety level ForTwo. Standard equipment: double safety bag plus side. Furthermore, for steady speed up, the petite is equipped with electronic stability control.
Crash test results of this premium city car, is also very reassuring. In NHTSA conducted crash tests in the United States, the ForTwo received four stars (out of five). Similar achievements from EuroNCAP crash test results.

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