Overview Released in November 2003, the Smart Roadster was a two-seat convertible. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the mid-engined and rear-wheel drive Roadster was powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Suprex M160E07LA engine The R452 Cabrio was powered by Suprex-designed 698 cc M160E07LA engines which had aluminium […]
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Review: Smart C450 ForTwo Coupe (2004-06)
Overview Released in January 2004, the Smart C450 ForTwo Coupe was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Coupe was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially released in Australia as the City-Coupe , […]
Review: Smart C451 ForTwo Coupe (2008-14)
Review: Smart C451.I ForTwo Coupe (2008-11) Overview Released in February 2008, the Smart C451 Series I (C451.I) ForTwo Coupe was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Coupe was available with either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated or turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine; both engines, however, were mated to a five-speed semi-automatic […]
Review: Smart A450 ForTwo Cabrio (2004-06)
Overview Released in January 2004, the Smart A450 ForTwo Cabrio was a two-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive Cabrio was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially marketed in Australia as […]
Review: Smart A451 ForTwo Cabrio (2008-14)
Review: Smart A451.I ForTwo Cabrio (2008-11) Overview Released in February 2008, the Smart A451 Series I (A451.I) ForTwo Cabrio was a two-door convertible. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Cabrio was available with either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated or turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine; both engines, however, were mated to a five-speed semi-automatic Getrag […]
Review: Smart C450 City-Coupe (2003)
Overview Released in June 2003, Smart C450 City-Coupe was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive City-Coupe was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially marketed in Australia as the ‘City-Coupe’, the model name from […]
Review: Smart W454 ForFour (2004-06)
Overview Released in October 2004, the Smart W454 ForFour was a five-door, four-seat hatchback. Manufactured in Born, Netherlands, the front-wheel drive ForFour was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines that were mated to either five-speed manual or six-speed semi-automatic transmissions (‘softouch plus’). In 2006, the range was expanded with a turbocharged Brabus variant. […]
Review: Smart A450 Cabrio (2003)
Overview Released in June 2003, the Smart A450 Cabrio was a two-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive Cabrio was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially marketed in Australia as the […]
Recalls & faults: Smart R452 Roadster (2003-06)
Recalls: Smart R452 Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Smart A451 ForTwo Cabrio (2008-14)
Recalls: Smart A451 ForTwo Cabrio Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]