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Silver Knight at 14:07, 9 December 2010

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	{{List Of Smart Models}}'''~~smart~~''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.		{{List Of Smart Models}}'''Smart''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.

	==Company history==		==Company history==

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars2 Official SmartUSA Site]
	* [http://www.smart.com/ smart - Worldwide Official Site]		* [http://www.smart.com/ smart - Worldwide Official Site]
			** [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars2 Official SmartUSA Site]
			* [http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/30/report-swatch-founder-and-smart-car-inventor-nicolas-hayek-dead/ Report: Swatch founder and Smart Car inventor Nicolas Hayek dead at age 82]

	[[Category:Makes]]		[[Category:Makes]]

Red marquis at 14:09, 10 August 2009

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	==See Also==		==See Also==

	{{Smart}}		{{Smart}}

Red marquis at 02:44, 23 May 2009

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	{{-}}		{{-}}
	~~==Smart Pricing==~~
	~~To purchase a new smart, visit the [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 Official SmartUSA Site].~~
	* smart fortwo pure [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $11,990]
	* smart fortwo passion coupe [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $13,990]
	* smart fortwo passion cabriolet [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $16,990]


	==Smart in North America==		==Smart in North America==
	[[Image:Smartforfour.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart forfour]]		[[Image:Smartforfour.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart forfour]]

Red marquis at 02:28, 23 May 2009

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	==Company history==		==Company history==
	~~[[Image:Smartfortwocoupe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|smart fortwo]]~~
	As free parking spots are hard to find in many European cities, official parking is expensive, and illegally parked cars are fined, immobilized or towed, the original idea behind the very short "smart car" is that the vehicle may be parked back-in in parallel parking zones. Its length of 250cm (98.4 in) equals the width of a truck or a regular parking slot, allowing two or three Smarts to park in the same space as one normal car if parked side-on to the usual parking direction.		As free parking spots are hard to find in many European cities, official parking is expensive, and illegally parked cars are fined, immobilized or towed, the original idea behind the very short "smart car" is that the vehicle may be parked back-in in parallel parking zones. Its length of 250cm (98.4 in) equals the width of a truck or a regular parking slot, allowing two or three Smarts to park in the same space as one normal car if parked side-on to the usual parking direction.

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
			Image:Smartfortwocoupe.jpg\|smart fortwo
	Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|smart roadster		Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|smart roadster
	Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|smart roadster coupe		Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|smart roadster coupe

Red marquis at 02:26, 23 May 2009

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	==Models==		==Models==
	~~[[Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster]]~~
	~~[[Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster coupe]]~~
	Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] extended the brand into a true marque.		Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] extended the brand into a true marque.

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	* [[smart formore\|formore]] (n/a)		* [[smart formore\|formore]] (n/a)
	* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]] (n/a)		* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]] (n/a)

			<gallery>
			Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|smart roadster
			Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|smart roadster coupe
			</gallery>

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	In June 2006, [[DaimlerChrysler]] confirmed that smart will be officially launched in the United States in the first quarter of 2008. The cars will be offered through dealership holding company Penske Automotive Group, which is to create a new U.S. dealership network for the brand under the name smart USA. Initially, only an updated gasoline powered fortwo will be offered, starting around US $12,000. The new model made its debut at European auto shows in November 2006.		In June 2006, [[DaimlerChrysler]] confirmed that smart will be officially launched in the United States in the first quarter of 2008. The cars will be offered through dealership holding company Penske Automotive Group, which is to create a new U.S. dealership network for the brand under the name smart USA. Initially, only an updated gasoline powered fortwo will be offered, starting around US $12,000. The new model made its debut at European auto shows in November 2006.
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	{{Smart}}		{{Smart}}

Red marquis at 02:25, 23 May 2009

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	{{List Of Smart Models}}'''smart''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.		{{List Of Smart Models}}'''smart''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.


	==Company history==		==Company history==
	[[Image:Smartfortwocoupe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|smart fortwo]]		[[Image:Smartfortwocoupe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|smart fortwo]]
	~~[[Image:Smartfortwocabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart fortwo cabriolet]]~~
	~~[[Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster]]~~
	~~[[Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster coupe]]~~
	~~[[Image:Smartforfour.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart forfour]]~~
	~~[[Image:Smartformore.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart formore]]~~
	As free parking spots are hard to find in many European cities, official parking is expensive, and illegally parked cars are fined, immobilized or towed, the original idea behind the very short "smart car" is that the vehicle may be parked back-in in parallel parking zones. Its length of 250cm (98.4 in) equals the width of a truck or a regular parking slot, allowing two or three Smarts to park in the same space as one normal car if parked side-on to the usual parking direction.		As free parking spots are hard to find in many European cities, official parking is expensive, and illegally parked cars are fined, immobilized or towed, the original idea behind the very short "smart car" is that the vehicle may be parked back-in in parallel parking zones. Its length of 250cm (98.4 in) equals the width of a truck or a regular parking slot, allowing two or three Smarts to park in the same space as one normal car if parked side-on to the usual parking direction.

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	The joint venture experienced heavy losses and Swatch pulled out. In 2005, DaimlerChrysler decided against purchasing a 50% share in the [[NedCar]] plant used to manufacture the [[smart forfour\|forfour]]. DC also halted development on the [[smart formore\|formore]] and decided to discontinue production of the [[smart roadster\|roadster]]. In 2006 DaimlerChrysler announced that it would redesign the [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]] and the new design would debut in Europe in 2007.		The joint venture experienced heavy losses and Swatch pulled out. In 2005, DaimlerChrysler decided against purchasing a 50% share in the [[NedCar]] plant used to manufacture the [[smart forfour\|forfour]]. DC also halted development on the [[smart formore\|formore]] and decided to discontinue production of the [[smart roadster\|roadster]]. In 2006 DaimlerChrysler announced that it would redesign the [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]] and the new design would debut in Europe in 2007.
			{{-}}
	==Fuel efficiency and environmental impact==		==Fuel efficiency and environmental impact==
			[[Image:Smartfortwocabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart fortwo cabriolet]]
	The smart has better-than-average fuel efficiency, though not stratopheric for a very small car. The "Americanized" version modified by [[Zap Motors]] has been rated by the American [[EPA]] at 40 [[miles per gallon]] (US)[http://www.zapworld.com/cars/pdf/Smart%20Slick.pdf] (48 miles per [[imperial gallon]] or 5.9 L/100 km).		The smart has better-than-average fuel efficiency, though not stratopheric for a very small car. The "Americanized" version modified by [[Zap Motors]] has been rated by the American [[EPA]] at 40 [[miles per gallon]] (US)[http://www.zapworld.com/cars/pdf/Smart%20Slick.pdf] (48 miles per [[imperial gallon]] or 5.9 L/100 km).

	It is claimed that the smart is designed to have a low environmental impact in other ways as well, such as being designed with recycling in mind.		It is claimed that the smart is designed to have a low environmental impact in other ways as well, such as being designed with recycling in mind.
			{{-}}
	==Models==		==Models==
			[[Image:Smartroadster.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster]]
			[[Image:Smart_roadstercoupe.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart roadster coupe]]
	Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] extended the brand into a true marque.		Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] extended the brand into a true marque.

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	* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]] (n/a)		* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]] (n/a)

			{{-}}
	==Smart Pricing==		==Smart Pricing==
	To purchase a new smart, visit the [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 Official SmartUSA Site].		To purchase a new smart, visit the [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 Official SmartUSA Site].
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	==Smart in North America==		==Smart in North America==
			[[Image:Smartforfour.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart forfour]]
			[[Image:Smartformore.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|smart formore]]
	===Canada===		===Canada===
	The [[smart fortwo]] was introduced in Canada in the 2004 calendar year and sold through [[Mercedes-Benz]] dealers. Only the [[Turbo Engine\|turbo]]-diesel cdi powerplant is offered as power for the coupe and convertible models because of emission regulations for the gasoline engines set forth by Transport Canada. Demand has been heavy with up to six month waiting lists in major urban areas in the spring of 2005. The vehicle has been especially popular for light errand running for small shops and businesses, with many carrying custom paint jobs or stick-on graphics boldly advertising the associated product or service. As of March 2006, smart Canada says that the government is still testing the forfours for import to Canada.		The [[smart fortwo]] was introduced in Canada in the 2004 calendar year and sold through [[Mercedes-Benz]] dealers. Only the [[Turbo Engine\|turbo]]-diesel cdi powerplant is offered as power for the coupe and convertible models because of emission regulations for the gasoline engines set forth by Transport Canada. Demand has been heavy with up to six month waiting lists in major urban areas in the spring of 2005. The vehicle has been especially popular for light errand running for small shops and businesses, with many carrying custom paint jobs or stick-on graphics boldly advertising the associated product or service. As of March 2006, smart Canada says that the government is still testing the forfours for import to Canada.
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	In June 2006, [[DaimlerChrysler]] confirmed that smart will be officially launched in the United States in the first quarter of 2008. The cars will be offered through dealership holding company Penske Automotive Group, which is to create a new U.S. dealership network for the brand under the name smart USA. Initially, only an updated gasoline powered fortwo will be offered, starting around US $12,000. The new model made its debut at European auto shows in November 2006.		In June 2006, [[DaimlerChrysler]] confirmed that smart will be officially launched in the United States in the first quarter of 2008. The cars will be offered through dealership holding company Penske Automotive Group, which is to create a new U.S. dealership network for the brand under the name smart USA. Initially, only an updated gasoline powered fortwo will be offered, starting around US $12,000. The new model made its debut at European auto shows in November 2006.

			==See Also==
			{{Smart}}

	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	* [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]] (see pricing below)		* [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]] (see pricing below)
	* smart passion (~~n/a~~)		* smart passion (see pricing below)
	* [[smart forfour\|forfour]] (n/a)		* [[smart forfour\|forfour]] (n/a)
	* [[smart roadster\|roadster]] (n/a)		* [[smart roadster\|roadster]] (n/a)

Smartusa at 00:02, 23 May 2009

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	{{List Of Smart Models}}'''smart''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.		{{List Of Smart Models}}'''smart''' (formerly MCC Smart) is a brand of [[microcar]] based in Böblingen, Germany; smart is owned by [[DaimlerChrysler]]. Very popular in Europe-- especially in the streets of Rome, Paris, Florence, and more-- the [[smart fortwo]] model, as perhaps the smallest production vehicle in the World, is an international head-turner. The [[smart fortwo]] will be available in the United States starting in early 2008. The pint-sized car has been featured in many recent movies including ''The DaVinci Code'' and ''The Pink Panther''.


	==Company history==		==Company history==
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	==Models==		==Models==
	Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] ~~and~~ extended the brand into a true marque.		Apart from the original short [[smart fortwo]], a sporty [[smart roadster]] and a regular [[smart forfour]] extended the brand into a true marque.

	* [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]]		* [[smart fortwo\|fortwo]] (see pricing below)
	* [[smart forfour\|forfour]]		* smart passion (n/a)
	* [[smart roadster\|roadster]]		* [[smart forfour\|forfour]] (n/a)
	* [[smart formore\|formore]]		* [[smart roadster\|roadster]] (n/a)
	* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]]		* [[smart formore\|formore]] (n/a)
			* [[smart crossblade\|crossblade]] (n/a)

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	==Smart Pricing==		==Smart Pricing==
	To purchase a new smart, visit the [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 Official SmartUSA Site].		To purchase a new smart, visit the [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 Official SmartUSA Site].
	* ~~'''~~smart fortwo pure~~'''~~ [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $11,990]		* smart fortwo pure [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $11,990]
	* ~~'''~~smart fortwo passion coupe~~'''~~ [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $13,990]		* smart fortwo passion coupe [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $13,990]
	* ~~'''~~smart fortwo passion cabriolet~~'''~~ [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $16,990]		* smart fortwo passion cabriolet [https://commerce.smartusa.com/smart/?id=wikicars1 starting at $16,990]