Έκθεση Γενεύης 2012: Το περίπτερο της Smart

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H Smart παρουσίασε στο περίπτερο της στη Γενεύη το Fortwo Facelift II, το πρωτότυπο Smart For-Us Concept που είδαμε στο Detroit στις αρχές του έτους, το fortwo electric drive, το fortwo Sharpred Edition καθώς και τα Smart Brabus electric drive και ebike. Το ανανεωμένο Smart στιλιστικά ακολουθεί τις σχεδιαστικές λεπτομέρειες του Fortwo Electric Drive σπορ πινελιές, νέο μπροστά προφυλακτήρα, νέο καπό το οποίο προεκτείνεται μέχρι την μπροστά γρίλια, νέο πίσω προφυλακτήρα με “διαχύτη” και διπλές απολήξεις των εξατμίσεων στο κέντρο. Επίσης υπάρχουν επανασχεδιασμένοι προβολείς ομίχλης ή LED φώτα ημέρας ανάλογα με τον εξοπλισμό. Θα είναι διαθέσιμο στις ίδιες εκδόσεις Pure, Pulse, Passion, Brabus και Brabus Xclusive και μηχανικά ο τρικύλινδρο 1.000αρης κινητήρας αποδίδει:

  • 61 άλογα με μέση κατανάλωση 4.2 λίτρα/100 χλμ με εκπομπές CO2 97 γρ/χλμ
  • 71 άλογα με μέση κατανάλωση 4.2 λίτρα/100 χλμ με εκπομπές CO2 97 γρ/χλμ
  • Έκδοση Turbo με 84 άλογα, με μέση κατανάλωση 4.9 λίτρα/100 χλμ με εκπομπές CO2 114 γρ/χλμ
  • Έκδοση Turbo με 102 άλογα, με μέση κατανάλωση 5.2 λίτρα/100 χλμ με εκπομπές CO2 119 γρ/χλμ
  • Έκδοση Turbo πετρελαίου με 54 άλογα, με μέση κατανάλωση 3.3 λίτρα/100 χλμ με εκπομπές CO2 86 γρ/χλμ

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Two world premieres and a European premiere

New developments from smart at the 2012
Geneva Motor Show

smart will be presenting numerous ideas for electric mobility in urban areas at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – with two wheels and four, with the practical cargo area of a pick-up or the sportiness of a smart BRABUS.
The facelifted smart fortwo with a clearly restyled exterior will be a
further focus.

The smart for-us translates the practical loading concept of a pickup to
the reality of 21st century urban traffic for the first time. With its exterior dimensions it could almost go unnoticed on the loading area of a typical pickup, and it also anything but ordinary under the body. Thanks to the
state-of-the-art electric drive with a 55 kW magneto-electric motor the zero-emission smart for-us, which will be celebrating its European premiere in Geneva, is agile and lively to drive.

The spring of 2012 will see the smart fortwo making its mark in a striking new look with an upgraded exterior and a fresh leather/fabric mix in the interior. The substantially revamped smart fortwo sports a markedly more dynamic appearance, featuring a larger radiator grille with integrated logo, striking front aprons in a new design, horizontally arranged LED daytime driving lights, muscular side skirts and modified rear aprons.

New limited series: the smart fortwo sharpred is a real eye-catcher as
the intense red of the tridion safety cell and door mirror housing forms
a striking contrast to the rest of the exterior in black. The smart fortwo sharpred is available as a
coupé and as a cabrio with a 52 kW mhd petrol engine or a 62 kW petrol engine.

From June the further developed smart fortwo electric drive will start
winning wide-ranging buyers in more than 30 countries for its innovative and forward-looking drive concept. Driven by a battery supplied by
the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUmotive for the first time the
55 kW electric motor passes the 120 km/h mark. A new sales model makes the introduction to electric mobility particularly attractive: the sale&care model offers customers an opportunity to buy the vehicle at an attractive price and to lease the battery for a monthly fee.

smart will also be presenting the production version of the trendy and
environmentally friendly smart ebike at the Geneva Motor Show. Just a few weeks later, from the end of April, it will be possible to order the electric two-wheeler from smart contractual partners in 16 European countries and
in Canada. The first models will be delivered in May 2012. The smart ebike
will initially be available in two colour variants at an attractive price.

The smart BRABUS electric drive, which will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, offers a look ahead at the sporty BRABUS version of the smart fortwo electric drive. In addition to modifications to the exterior and interior styling, its drive has been designed for particularly dynamic
and powerful acceleration. Aerodynamic body styling parts, BRABUS sports suspension and BRABUS Monoblock 16/17 inch alloy wheels add to the sporty appeal.

The near-series smart BRABUS ebike study, a further world premiere, can reach a speed of up to 45 km/h, thus offering a further enjoyable way of
getting around the city and countryside. This sporty two-wheeler has the features typical of BRABUS – more style, more power and more exclusiveness.

smart for-us

The Rule-Breaker

smart is turning the automotive world upside down once again and
challenging ideas about what an urban pickup should look like. In a tongue-in-cheek manner the for-us signals that this is the right car
for the young and young-at-heart with active lives who attach importance to low emissions and taking up minimum road space. The smart for-us
translates the practical loading concept of a pickup to the reality of
21st century urban traffic for the first time.

With its exterior dimensions (length/width/height: 3547/1506/1701 mm) it could almost go unnoticed on the loading area of a typical pickup, and it is also anything but ordinary under the body. Thanks to the state-of-the-art electric drive with a 55 kW magneto-electric motor the zero-emission smart for-us is agile and lively to drive.

smart CEO Dr. Annette Winkler says “We at smart love pick-ups – if they
are small on the outside, large on the inside, very safe and extremely
comfortable. With the smart for-us a petrol station is no longer required!”

Like car2go, the globally successful car sharing initiative from smart for more flexibility in city traffic, the smart for-us is a mobility concept. Just like the smart fortwo, which has enjoyed success around the world, it has ample room for two people, but it also has space behind for two smart ebikes, which can charge their batteries on the cargo area during the
journey. From a trip into town to an outing to nearby nature reserve – the smart for-us safely transports two people and two electric bikes without producing any emissions. The ebikes on the cargo area become range
extenders in two respects: thanks to the docking station on the cargo area of the smart for-us their batteries are always charged, and smart for-us drivers can also reach destinations that are out of bounds for cars –
for example traffic-calmed zones in the city or isolated park trails.

The exterior: sassy and robust with extremely short overhangs

Even the first glance at the study shows that this smart can do more – yet it remains true to itself. It has a surprising, sassy and robust appearance – but thanks to the visible tridion safety cell and a number of other features it is typically smart. Furthermore, both the interior and the exterior
feature a number of charming details which show that the smart designers devoted themselves to the project with the joie de vivre typical of the brand.

Compared with the series-produced fortwo the smart for-us makes a
powerful statement and its appearance plays with the martial image of
conventional mega-pickups. Nevertheless, it greets the viewer with a friendly yet assertive face. It features convex and sensuously shaped body surfaces. The large brand emblem is proudly sported on the grille, and the front has a pronounced three-dimensional design with an underride guard finishing off the lower part of the front end.

The for-us is raised by 50 millimetres as against the standard smart, and demonstrates that it is perfectly suited to off-road driving, for example to reach mountain bike terrain. In a later development stage the electric drive could be extended in the direction of a 4×4 with two front wheel hub motors.

The longer wheelbase (2480 mm/plus 613 mm) and the track that has been widened by 50 mm on each side also emphasise the robust look of the study. At the same time the extremely short overhangs at the front and rear make it exceedingly compact and provoke supporters of conventional pickups: small is beautiful – even as a pickup.

The smart for-us rolls on Michelin off-road tyres measuring 235/55 R 18. The wing nuts of the central mounts of the three-spoke wheels are an
attractive detail: they fold out and then serve as a lever to release the wheel nuts.

The design of the rhombic front and tail lights is very striking and is
reminiscent of the design of the smart forvision, which caused a stir
at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The outer rings illuminate the
indicators and daytime running lamps with a large number of rod-shaped LEDs. The lamps seem to push outwards like arrows – like drops on the cockpit window of an aeroplane as it takes off. The tail lights can even be opened and provide stowage space, for example for the charging cable
or drinks cans for sporty bikers.

The tailboard at the rear of the smart for-us is electrically driven. Remote control or touching the integrated touchpad retracts the cargo floor
including tailboard by 280 mm, and the tailgate then slides down in a
parallel position. The cargo on the 900 mm cargo area is then extremely easy to access.

The high-gloss white metallic paintwork of the smart for-us with the tridion cell in a grey textured finish also builds a bridge to the smart forspeed presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and to the smart ebike. On the other hand, the honeycomb structure of the air inlets takes up an aspect of the smart forvision, which attracted lots of attention at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The subtle colour accents in a warm yellow establish a further visual link to the interior.

The interior: stylish, uncomplicated and highly functional

Sleek, taut surfaces in mother-of-pearl white combined with precisely
designed technical functional elements in brushed aluminium – the interior is characterised by contrasts. The white metallised leather establishes a link to the instrument panel, which in turn is related to the body. The
headrests featuring metallic leather are a reference to the matt-finish textured paint of the tridion safety cell and – in line with the clean design – they largely dispense with seams. Yellow adds highlights to the interior, for example on the seat belts and seat covers. Leather door trim provides a further high-quality contrast.

Like in the smart forvision, the whole cockpit boasts aerodynamic styling for interior ventilation. The control and display elements are oriented to the driver. Just as the cockpit module divides the instrument panel, the two-spoke steering wheel is open at the top. In place of a conventional rear-view mirror the smart for-us features a smartphone accommodated in a holder on top of the instrument panel support. The driver can see what is happening on the road behind with the help of an integrated video camera.

Stylish, uncomplicated, highly functional and easy to individualise – the two seats in the concept car are typically smart. The seat shells, which are open in the middle, are covered with a soft fabric throw giving them a
hammock-like seating feel. Practical: when the seat cover on the passenger side is removed long items can be loaded through the seat of the smart
for-us.

The study has yellow seat covers with a deep embossed silver hexagon
pattern indicating a progression and thus emphasising the vehicle’s
dynamism. As the covers can be removed in no time at all, simple
individualisation with other throws is conceivable. The seats could even
be used as avant-garde seating at home or when spontaneous seating
is needed outdoors.

The cargo space has two slits for the front wheels of the smart ebikes.
A special docking station in the middle enables the ebikes to be charged whilst being transported on the smart for-us. And bicycle tools or other items can be accommodated in the stowage compartments on the right
and left of the load space.

Electric drive: zero-local-emission driving fun

The electric drive of the smart for-us is based on the innovative drive
concept of the smart fortwo electric drive, which will be launched from
the spring of 2012.

Thanks to the 55 kW magneto-electric motor the smart for-us is agile
and lively to drive. With 130 Newton metres of torque it boasts powerful,
lag-free acceleration and it can overtake other vehicles with the greatest of ease. The maximum speed exceeds 120 km/h.

The lithium-ion battery has capacity of 17.6 kWh. When completely
empty it takes a maximum of eight hours to fully charge the battery at a household socket or charging station on the electricity systems of most countries i.e. overnight.

smart ebike: urban electric mobility on two wheels

There are two smart ebikes on board the smart for-us – perfect for local-emission-free city driving. The colour of the two ebikes, which are based on the production bike to be launched by smart in the spring of 2012, has been matched to the smart for-us. Some of the components, for example
the battery housing, therefore come in the highlight colour yellow.

With an unconventional design in line with the style of the brand,
functions appropriate for city use and high technology standards that
are demonstrated by the extremely efficient and high-performance drive package among other features, the smart ebike has an exceptional position.

High-quality components guarantee dynamic, safe and fun cycling. For
example, MT4 disc brakes from Magura are fitted at the front and rear. The smart ebike also features state-of-the-art infotainment: a USB interface is a standard feature and enables various mobile end devices to be
connected.

smart’s high technological standards are manifested in the extremely
efficient and high-performance drive package. As a “pedelec” (Pedal
Electric Cycle) the smart ebike is strictly speaking a hybrid: the electric motor – a maintenance-free and brushless rear-wheel hub motor from BionX – switches on as soon as the rider starts pedalling as with a normal bicycle. Muscle power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a durable and quiet belt drive. An integrated three-speed gear hub provides for simple gear changing.

The strengths of the ebike include its agile performance: the rider of
the smart ebike decides how much power he wants the 250 watt electric motor to deliver to support his muscle power by pressing a button on the
handlebar. There is a choice of four power levels with the fourth and
highest level providing maximum pushing power. Depending on the power level selected and the manner of cycling a battery charge can last for
more than 100 kilometres.

Facelift focusing on the exterior

smart fortwo 2012: the new look

The spring of 2012 will see the smart fortwo making its mark in a striking new look, featuring an upgraded exterior and a fresh leather/fabric mix
in the interior. The smart fortwo is available for ordering now. The first vehicles will reach dealers at the beginning of April.

The substantially revamped smart fortwo sports a markedly more dynamic appearance, featuring a larger radiator grille with integrated logo, striking front aprons in a new design, horizontally arranged LED daytime driving lights, muscular side skirts and modified rear aprons. “The way in which the fortwo now displays the smart logo more prominently stands for the brand’s new self-confidence,” notes smart boss Dr Annette Winkler.” The smart fortwo has long become an icon that is a defining feature of urban traffic throughout the world.”

The chrome-coloured logo is now positioned directly in the black radiator grille. The air inlets under the number plate have been combined into
a single unit, lending the smart fortwo a bolder appearance. The new,
optionally available LED daytime driving lights are now arranged
horizontally. There is also a choice of three new alloy wheels: the smart fortwo passion comes with a new 9-spoke alloy wheel; two additional alloy wheels fitted with wide tyres and featuring a 3-spoke and 3-twin-spoke design respectively round off the range. The choice of colours comprises seven options, including matt anthracite for the first time.

The smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive is now also optionally available in white. In addition to the three soft top colours for the smart cabrio which were previously available from the smart programme (black, red, blue), the
smart BRABUS tailor made programme offers six other soft top colours.

While the main focus of this facelift is on the exterior, there are changes inside the car, too. These include a new, high-quality interior package in crystal grey, comprising a fresh leather/fabric combination for the seats, an imitation leather/fabric mix for the door trims and black imitation leather for the instrument panel in combination with a grey knee pad.

The pulse and passion equipment lines are generally more colourful options than the basic pure model. pulse and passion highlight the frame of the front grille and the rear trim strip in silver, for example, while the front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron are painted in the car’s exterior colour. The door mirror caps are finished in the tridion colour. On the smart pure, these components are black.

The five lines – pure, pulse, passion, BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive – are to be retained. Similarly, the smart fortwo will continue to be available as a coupé and cabrio version and with five engine and motor variants. Prices begin at € 10,275 for the smart fortwo 45 kW mhd pure.

Here is an overview of the engine range:

Model type cc Output kW/hp Maximum torque l/100 km CO2 g/km 0-100 km/h

(s)Top speed km/hPurchase price in €
(incl. 19% VAT)
smart fortwo 40 kW cdi79940/54130 Nm3.3 (3.3)86 (87)16.8135from 12,095smart fortwo 45 kW mhd*99945/6189 Nm4.2 (4.3)97 (98)16.8145from 10,275smart fortwo 52 kW mhd99952/7192 Nm4.2 (4.3)97 (98)13.7145from 10,835smart fortwo 62 kW99962/84120 Nm4.9 (4.9)114 (115)10.7145from 12,885smart fortwo 75 kW
BRABUS99975/102147 Nm5.21198.9155from 17,220

Combined fuel consumption and CO2 values with softip gearshift, values for softouch shown in brackets, top speed electronically limited; * coupé.

The new model generation for 2012 represents the continuation of a
unique success story for smart: as a trendsetter the smart fortwo has
been redefining individual urban mobility for more than ten years now. It
combines responsibility to the environment and high ecological standards with joie de vivre and a high fun factor. With its compact dimensions the two-seater takes up less road and parking space than any other car around.

More than 1.3 million smart fortwos have been delivered to customers since the first model was launched in 1998. 101,996 smart fortwos were handed over to customers worldwide in 2011 – 4.6 percent more than in the
previous year.

The car2go mobility service is also attracting growing numbers of fans. Over 2000 smart fortwos are currently in operation for 60,000 customers in seven cities around the globe. car2go is already successfully up and running in Ulm and Hamburg (Germany), Austin and San Diego (USA),
Vancouver (Canada), Vienna (Austria) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).
car2go will be launching in Lyon (France), Düsseldorf, Stuttgart,
Washington D.C. and other cities in 2012.

At dealers from May 2012

A sharp mix of colours: smart fortwo sharpred

The latest edition from smart has been christened sharpred. This smart fortwo is a real eye-catcher as the intense red of the tridion safety
cell and door mirror housing forms a striking contrast to the rest of the exterior in black. The smart fortwo sharpred is available as a
coupé (from €14,490) and as a cabrio with a 52 kW mhd petrol engine or a 62 kW petrol engine. The exciting special model can be ordered now and the first
vehicles of this limited series will reach dealers in May 2012.

The exterior of the smart fortwo edition sharpred is characterised by the striking contrast of elegant black and extravagant red – creating an effect like the red neon sign of an exclusive bar against a black night sky. The bright red paintwork of the tridion safety cell and door mirror housing catch the eye, whilst the rest of the exterior comes in black. The front apron and rear trim panel are grained and the side skirts boast a
high-gloss black finish.

The front and rear axles are fitted with wide tyres measuring 175/55 R 15 (front) and 195/50 R 15 (rear). The 15″ 3-double-spoke alloy wheels also have a brilliant black finish.

The interior also features striking contrasts with red double stitching on the seats and the instrument panel lending coloured accents. The seats come in black leather and the instrument panel and knee pad have a black leather look. The standard equipment includes the audio system basic and exclusive floor mats.

The special edition is limited to 1800 vehicles. It is based on the passion equipment line, which means that standard features include softouch
automatic gear programme, electric windows, air conditioning with
automatic temperature control and a panoramic roof with sunblind.
Electric power steering, heated seats, a lockable glove compartment,
the smart sound system with five loudspeakers, the smart audio system navigation/multimedia and further equipment are optionally available.

Here is an overview of the prices:

Engine/power

Type

Engine capacity

Price in €
(incl. 19% VAT)

smart fortwo sharpred coupé
1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd 3-cyl. in-line naturally
aspirated
engine

999 cc

€14,490

1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine

999 cc

€15,060

smart fortwo sharpred cabrio
1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd 3-cyl. in-line naturally
aspirated
engine

999 cc

€17,580

1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine

999 cc

€18,150

smart fortwo electric drive

Local zero-emission driving pleasure for
everyone: The new generation smart fortwo electric drive

The third generation smart fortwo electric drive offers zero local-emission motoring with even more fun behind the wheel. Following the huge success of the second generation, electric mobility will soon be accessible to anyone interested. In the development of the new generation smart benefited from extensive experience and customer feedback gathered worldwide over the past few years. Driven by a battery supplied by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUmotive for the first time the 55 kW
electric motor passes the 120 km/h mark. From 0 to 100 km/h in less
than 13 seconds – even driving on urban motorways is fun.

The 17.6 kWh battery enables the lively city car to travel more than
140 kilometres in city traffic without producing any local emissions.
A new sales model makes the introduction to electric mobility particularly
attractive for customers: the sale&care model offers customers an
opportunity to buy the vehicle at an attractive price and to lease
the battery for a monthly fee. Before the official start of sales those
interested can already reserve a vehicle via smart.com in some countries
.

For the further development of the smart fortwo electric drive the company was able to integrate extensive experience and customer feedback from various electric mobility projects. Ever since 1998 the smart has been revolutionising urban mobility like no vehicle before it. Compact, agile, environmentally friendly and stylish – it has evolved from a practical small car to a lifestyle product and has long become a familiar sight on the roads of cities around the world.

With the start of the first electrically driven test fleet in 2007 in London smart also took on a pioneering role in the area of electric mobility when 100 smart fortwo electric drives took to the roads of the British capital – with great success. Today the vehicle is a trendsetter and a synonym for forward-looking battery-electric-driven urban mobility of the future.

One of the largest electric fleets worldwide

With the introduction of the second generation in 2009 the smart fortwo electric drive was ready to take to the roads. The electrically driven
avant-gardiste from Stuttgart was introduced in 18 markets. The objective of the second generation was to gather as much experience as possible about how customers use and charge electric vehicles. The huge demand exceeded all expectations. Instead of the planned 1000 vehicles more than 2000 smart fortwo electric drives were produced in Hambach. This means that smart has one of the largest fleets of electrically driven vehicles on the roads worldwide and a trove of customer experience and wishes that have been input in the third generation smart fortwo electric drive.

A higher top speed and better acceleration at speeds above 60 km/h were right at the top of the customers’ list of priorities. However, contrary to prevailing opinion the range wasn’t the crucial point from the perspective of the test customers. The vast majority of users confirmed the results of surveys which say that people drive approximately 30 to 40 kilometres per day on average in urban areas and they expressed great satisfaction with the range of their smart.

Even better in the third generation

From June the further developed smart fortwo electric drive will start
winning wide-ranging buyers in more than 30 markets for its innovative
and forward-looking drive concept.

The third generation smart fortwo electric drive is equipped with a 55 kW magneto-electric motor – the first product from the EM-motive joint
venture founded together with Bosch – which ensures that it is as agile and lively as ever. With torque of 130 Newton metres it accelerates powerfully and immediately from 0 to 60 km/h in 5 seconds and thanks to better
acceleration in the higher speed range it can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h
in less than 13 seconds as it has much more tractive power than its
predecessor. This makes for speedy driving and overtaking. The battery-electric two-seater smart fortwo now also has a higher top speed of more than 120 km/h, putting it on a par with the combustion-engined smart.

A battery supplied by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUmotive is fitted in the new smart fortwo electric drive for the first time. With capacity of 17.6 kWh the lithium-ion battery from the joint venture with Evonik
Industries provides for more than 140 kilometres of pollutant-free driving fun. In addition to the higher battery capacity clear improvements have been made to the efficiency of the drive system, resulting in a greater range. When completely empty it takes a maximum of eight hours to fully charge the battery at a household socket or charging station on the
electricity systems of most countries i.e. overnight.

Quick charging in just one hour

For the greater freedom of quick charging it is possible to optionally equip the vehicle with a quick-charging function. The 22 kW on-board charger enables a completely empty battery to be fully charged in less than an hour. A power cable is needed for this which is used to connect the vehicle to a public quick-charging station or a wallbox at home or work.

smart will offer this in future in cooperation with SPX, one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology solutions in the fields of energy and
automotive as a global installation and service partner, and with KEBA,
a specialist for innovative E-charging infrastructure and wallboxes. If
a customer decides to install a wallbox at home or work the smart Sales
department will contact SPX. SPX will examine the local conditions, make an offer, and after discussing the cost estimate, arrange for installation of the wallbox from KEBA. The wallbox is standardised and can of course also be used to charge of vehicles from other manufacturers, for example if there is a mixed fleet.

A comparison of the two smart fortwo electric drive generations

Second generation Third generation
Output 20 kW constant
30 kW peak
35 kW constant
55 kW peak
Max. speed 100 km/h > 120 km/h
Acceleration
0 – 60 km/h
6.5 s 5 s
Battery Lithium-ion battery from Tesla Lithium-ion battery from Deutsche ACCUmotive

Attractive introduction to electric mobility

The smart fortwo electric drive makes the introduction to electric mobility very attractive with a new marketing concept. With the sale&care model customers can buy, lease or finance the vehicle at an attractive price and lease the battery for less than €60 per month plus VAT. This means that
the monthly costs for electric driving are no higher than those for a
comparable vehicle with diesel drive. The rental costs include regular maintenance and annual servicing of the battery and, if necessary, quick battery replacement. smart also has a solution for all those who want to
buy the entire vehicle.

The price for the vehicle with the sale&care model is considerably less than €16,000 + VAT. In view of the low operating costs electric driving therefore represents a very attractive form of individual mobility. National promotion programmes in many countries and mobility benefits such as the use of special lanes or exemption from city congestion charges are further
advantages of electric driving. With the attractive sale&care package
and the significant technological progress for the third generation smart fortwo electric drive smart offers its customers affordable driving fun
for daily use based on the environmentally friendly drive.

Anyone interested can now register on www.smart.com with no obligation and will receive all the latest news on the new electric smart. Customers in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK who would like to be among the first owners of the new third generation smart fortwo electric drive can already reserve a vehicle in advance online. The reservation programme will start successively in further markets.

Fill up on renewable energies

Electric vehicles cut down greenhouse gases on a sustained basis,
especially when they are powered by renewably generated electricity.
This is why the company is supplying as much additional energy generated
by wind power to the German power network as is needed to run all third
generation electric smarts sold in Germany – thus supporting the ambitious climate targets of the EU. Within the framework of this initiative Daimler is deliberately not taking up support measures from the Renewable Energy Act.

A fresh green and even more colours

With a larger radiator grille featuring the electric drive logo, stylish LED daytime driving lights below the headlamps, wider door sills and several modifications to the rear the new model is much more dynamic than its predecessor.

The new E-smart comes in all smart colours and colour combinations that are also available for the diesel and petrol models. The new colour fresh green is a particularly visible manifestation of electric driving fun. In
addition to crystal white bodypanels the electric drive design package comprises white alloy rims, a green tridion cell, green mirror caps and
numerous green accents in the interior, which form an attractive contrast to the black seats.

Perfectly equipped

As to be expected the new smart fortwo electric drive features extensive equipment. A highlight is the fully automatic air conditioning with pollen filter and pre-air conditioning. As with the second generation, when it
is connected to the power network the vehicle can be pre-cooled or
pre-heated as required for a programmed departure time. A new feature
is the possibility to start the pre-air conditioning via the internet or a
smartphone at any time. The standard equipment furthermore includes electric windows, leather steering wheel, leather gear knob, the entry line radio, power steering, 9-spoke alloy wheels and a luggage compartment cover. As with the predecessor model, in addition to the standard solid
roof a glass roof and a cabrio version are available. The trip computer – also a standard feature in the electric smart – shows journey information
including the remaining range. And like the predecessor model the two round instruments show the charge status of the battery and the energy used and recuperated. In addition, the smart fortwo electric drive can be equipped with a navigation system and a 3-spoke leather steering wheel.

Clever app for infotainment with smartphones

smart is the first car brand to develop its own drive app for the iPhone®. Together with the smart kit and cradle for the iPhone® the popular phone
becomes a multimedia trip computer that is optimised for the smart fortwo in terms of function and design. The smart drive app for the iPhone® has all the important features needed whilst driving: phone calls via hands-free system, your own extensive music collection, internet radio and a clever navigation system with a special smart touch. There are also smart extras – for example the Car Finder that will guide you back to wherever you parked your car.

The new smart drive app for the iPhone® is simple to operate, for example thanks to extra-large buttons. The new app makes urban mobility even
easier and more fun – the declared objective of the smart philosophy.

Two new elements developed by smart make the two-seater car and the iPhone® a perfect team:

  • The smart cradle for the iPhone® with control unit and microphone serves as a stylish and functional holder. It charges the iPhone® and also functions as a hands-free system using the loudspeakers of the smart radio for sound output and automatically muting it when phone calls are made.
  • The smart drive app for the iPhone® is the world’s first drive app
    on the market to be developed by a car brand. It combines all the features needed on the road in a single app. All the functions are extremely easy to use thanks to extra-large buttons and extra-large letters.

Always know how far you can go: connected services

The smart drive app for the iPhone® can be tuned with further functions tailored to the smart fortwo electric drive. However, the current charge status or the SmartCharging charge configuration can also be conveniently controlled and managed via a web portal from a home computer or with any modern smartphone.

The Vehicle Homepage offers every third generation smart fortwo electric drive customer a chance to visualise the range on an interactive map with 3D views. All the destinations that can be reached with the current battery charge are displayed. The public charging stations within reach can also be seen at a glance. If a desired destination is further away than the available range the Vehicle Homepage can be used to quickly check the additional battery charge needed. Among other things the depiction of the range
considers the topography and the route profile. The intuitive graphic
depiction that can be combined with 3D views and satellite images is an attractive feature. Furthermore, the vehicle itself can also become active. Information on the charge status and range can be sent by email or Twitter messages for example. The driver is notified as soon as the desired range can be reached with the current charge.

Delivery of the first models in May

The smart ebike can be ordered from April

smart will be presenting the production version of the trendy and
environmentally friendly smart ebike at the Geneva Motor Show. Just a few weeks later, from the end of April, it will be possible to order the electric two-wheeler from smart contractual partners in 16 European countries and in Canada. The first models will be delivered in May 2012. The smart ebike will initially be available in two colour variants at an attractive
price – in Germany it will cost from €2849 (including VAT).

With an unconventional design in line with the style of the brand,
functions appropriate for city use and high technology standards that
are demonstrated by the extremely efficient and high-performance drive
package among other features, the smart ebike has an exceptional position. It will initially be available in two colour variants: in crystal white with
electric green accents and in dark grey matt with flame orange accents.

High-quality components guarantee dynamic, safe and fun cycling. For
example, hydraulic disc brakes from Magura are fitted at the front and rear. Standard features also include LED light with a daytime running light function and 26″ wheels – both in the smart ebike design. The ebike is fitted with Continental EcoContact Plus tyres. Thanks to additional strengthening they are particularly puncture-resistant. The drive is also of a very high quality with a completely maintenance- and oil-free carbon toothed belt instead of a conventional bicycle chain.

The smart ebike also features state-of-the-art infotainment: a USB port comes as standard and enables various accessories and add-on devices
to be supplied with electricity. Among other things the smart ebike can be individualised with a versatile smartphone holder for mobile end devices, a comfort bar and a luggage rack with integrated net pockets. With the help of an iPhone app specially developed for the smart ebike the smartphone becomes an information centre. A trendy smart ebike collection is also available: developed in cooperation with Mercedes Benz Accessories GmbH it includes a helmet and bags featuring the smart design. The smart ebike collection is also available from smart contractual partners.

Efficient and powerful electric drive

smart’s high technological standards are also manifested in the efficient and high-performance drive package. As a pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) the smart ebike is strictly speaking a hybrid: the electric motor – a
maintenance-free rear-wheel hub motor from BionX – switches on as soon as the rider starts pedalling, as with a normal bicycle. Muscle power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a lubricant-free, durable and quiet belt drive. An integrated three-speed gear hub enables simple gear changing.

The rider of the smart ebike decides how much power he wants the electric motor to deliver to support his muscle power by pressing a button on the handlebar. There is a choice of four power levels with the fourth level
providing maximum pushing power. Depending on the power level
selected and the manner of cycling a battery charge can last for up
to 100 kilometres.

With 423 Wh the lithium-ion battery is one of the most powerful batteries
in the competitive environment. It has been attractively integrated in the frame of the smart ebike. The portable battery can be charged either at a normal socket or whilst riding, with the latter offering advantages in terms of cost and the environment. The wheel hub motor becomes as a generator when the rider brakes. The braking energy is recuperated, i.e. it is
converted into electrical energy and stored in the smart ebike’s lithium-ion battery.

Simple operation and highly functional

Straightforward operation, a low weight, excellent ergonomics and a
practical stowage space concept all contribute to making the smart ebike fun to ride. As a pedelec the smart ebike combines the comfort of a
motorised two-wheeler with the easy handling of a bicycle. In EU countries neither a driving licence nor a licence plate are required as the electric motor of a pedelec only assists propulsion up to a speed of 25 km/h.

Expert partner from the two-wheeler industry

The smart ebike was designed and developed by smart and it is being
produced in close cooperation with the e-bike manufacturer GRACE based near Berlin. This ensures that the smart ebike is produced in premium quality. The smart ebike will be sold by smart dealers in the respective
markets. The ebike can then also be serviced by any smart dealer or
bicycle specialist.

World premiere in Geneva: smart BRABUS electric drive

Electric drive reloaded

The smart BRABUS electric drive that will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (8 – 18 March 2012) shows what the sporty version of the smart fortwo electric drive will look like. It will be available from smart centers in 12 countries from the end of this year. In addition to modifications to the exterior and interior styling, its drive has been
designed for particularly dynamic and powerful acceleration. Aerodynamic body styling parts, BRABUS sports suspension and BRABUS Monoblock
16/17 inch alloy wheels add to the sporty appeal.

Zero local emissions yet maximum driving fun: the smart BRABUS electric drive proves that cutting edge urban mobility can be combined with lively agility and a sporty look. The electric motor is based on the state-of-the-art drive technology of the new smart fortwo electric drive with output of 60 instead of 55 kW. The smart BRABUS electric drive delivers maximum torque of 135 instead of 130 Nm, which means that it is almost always the fastest to pull away at traffic lights. The new BRABUS sports suspension makes a decisive contribution to driving fun by bringing the vehicle
approximately ten millimetres closer to the asphalt. The sporty character
is accompanied by special BRABUS sound to match, generated by a sound module.

The smart BRABUS electric drive comes with a BRABUS sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift as a standard feature. The
recuperation can be regulated with the help of the shift paddles. And to ensure minimum interruptions to the fun behind the wheel a quick charging function is available as an option. The 22 kW charger enables a completely empty battery to be fully charged in less than an hour.

The smart BRABUS electric drive has a dynamic look that also signals
environmental friendliness: the tridion safety cell and door mirror caps are painted in electric green whilst black dominates on all other body parts – even the front grille. Dark BRABUS headlamps, BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheels measuring 16″ at the front and 17″ at the rear, and BRABUS Xclusive aerodynamic body styling parts (a front spoiler and a special rear apron insert with double reflectors) round off the sporty look.

In the interior accent trim parts and contrast components also come in electric green. Numerous BRABUS Xclusive components, including the
instrument panel and interior door trim in leather look, leather seats, stainless steel sports pedals with rubber nubs, BRABUS hand-brake
handle and BRABUS dashboard instruments (cockpit clock and rev counter) convey a subtly dynamic look.

Sporty smarts are called BRABUS – and have been for ten years already. In 2002 smart and the tuning specialist BRABUS from Bottrop founded a joint company. As early as 2003 the first premium models developed by the joint venture smart-BRABUS GmbH were introduced on the market. The smart BRABUS tailor made individualisation programme has also been received very well by smart fans. With paint finishes in thousands of different
colours, leather in 30 basic colours and exclusive design variants, six
cabrio soft top colours and the extensive smart-BRABUS accessories
portfolio it enables creative customers to configure a smart in line with their own personal wishes.

Even more zero-emission fun on two wheels

World premiere in Geneva: smart BRABUS ebike

The two-wheel success story from smart is picking up speed. Just a few weeks before orders for the smart ebike start at the end of April, the
company will present its vision for a particularly sporty variant at the
International Motor Show in Geneva (8 – 18 March 2012). The near-series smart BRABUS ebike study can reach a speed of up to 45 km/h and offers a further enjoyable way of getting around the city and countryside without producing any emissions.

With more style, more power and more exclusiveness this two-wheeler boasts virtues typical of BRABUS. It has a dynamic look with the frame and fork in matt black and components such as quick release skewers, pedals and brake callipers in anodised green providing a striking contrast. The saddle and grips come in green leather. A four-piston brake system is
fitted on the front wheel. The matt black four-spoke wheels are made
of carbon. Further components that distinguish the smart BRABUS ebike
from the smart ebike are Sport Contact tyres, weight-optimised cranks
and pedals and the carbon seatpost.

With 500 watts the electric motor is twice as powerful as the motor on the smart ebike. At the same time it was possible to reduce the weight of the ebike by more than ten percent. This makes for agile performance: the two-wheeler that is liable to registration has a top speed of 45 km/h. The rider decides how much assistance to their muscle power they would like from the
electric motor with the throttle grip. There is a choice of four power levels with the fourth and highest level providing maximum pushing power. The
production version of the smart BRABUS ebike is expected to be available from dealers from the end of 2012.

Sporty smarts are called BRABUS – and have been for ten years already. In 2002 smart and the tuning specialist BRABUS from Bottrop founded a joint company. As early as 2003 the first premium models developed by the joint venture smart-BRABUS GmbH were introduced on the market.

The smart BRABUS tailor made individualisation programme has also been very well received by smart fans. With paint finishes in thousands of
different colours, leather in 30 basic colours and exclusive design variants, six cabrio soft top colours and the extensive smart-BRABUS accessories portfolio it enables creative customers to configure a smart in line with their own personal wishes.

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