The Brazilian representatives of smart have announced that they will release the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive will be avaliable for sale in Brazilian dealerships in november. Due to high sales, which exceeded Smart's predictions, and because clients were asking for it, Smart has decided that importing the "spicy" version of the ForTwo is a good idea.
The Smart ForTwo Brabus Xclusive will be priced over R$ 80'000, which makes it an expensive option due to its size. But when we look at the technical figures, things start to get more interesting.
Its engine delivers 98 hp, and since it weights less than 800kg, it is considerably agile, and this three cylinder turbocharged engine allows it to go from 0 to 100km/h in just 9.9 seconds, which makes it comparable with many cars much bigger than it, with bigger and more polluting engines.
The interior has black leather and suade seats, a leather-covered steering wheel and pedals and gearstick in aluminium. The luxurious interior allows its driver to forget the fact they are driving a car that is a meter smaller than a Ford Ka.
André's Opinion
I am a huge Smart Cars fan. I love them, and I think they are the perfect city solution. However, since the cars sold in Brazil are imported, they arrive here with a huge price tag. Especially the Brabus version. I doubt it will be a success, since many people aren't willing to spend more than 80'000 reais in a two-seater car. If i had the money, and if I was allowed to drive, I would, but that is just because I really want to have a smart car one day.
Source: Carsale and World Car Fans
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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The "spicy" one is pretty cute. If I had the money and not the baby, I might be tempted to buy one, too.
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