Smart has unveiled a revised line-up of its Fortwo and Forfour, which will be all-electric and shown off at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
The German manufacturer – owned by Mercedes’ parent brand Daimler – is known for its dinky city-aimed models. It has produced production electric cars since 2007, alongside petrol and diesel models.
But now the firm is launching head-first into electric cars – abandoning its petrol-powered models when its refreshed trio of models go on sale. It’s the first firm to make this switch.
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Changes affect the two-seat Fortwo coupe and cabrio and the larger Forfour, with the new models now coming with a more simplistic design – the most obvious difference being a lack of front grille. More pronounced wheel arches also feature on the two models, while the Forfour also has a slightly different front end to the smaller Fortwo – the key difference being repositioned fog lights. LED headlights are also now offered.
Big changes have also been made to the cabin, which features a new infotainment system incorporating smartphone mirroring. Buyers can also use the Smart ‘EQ control’ smartphone app to check the status of their vehicle, as well as track the car.
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The small 17.6kWh battery means the Smart models’ appeal is largely limited to inner-city users, with electric ranges varying between 87 and 99 miles, depending on version - though an on-board 22kW charger (fitted as standard) means a typical charge takes just 40 minutes. An 80bhp electric motor allows for a top speed of 81mph, along with a 0-60mph time of 12 seconds.
As before, the Fortwo and Forfour will be offered in three trim levels – Passion, Pulse and Prime, with a selection of option packs available, too. Prices and full specs will be confirmed at a later date.
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Following the Smart trio’s debut next week, sales of the updated range will start in 2020, at which point the petrol versions will be phased out.