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Which smart is smarter? You decide.

Original European smart fortwo VERSUS the 2008 American Penske/smartUSA car.

European smart ForTwo

Eco Auto has been selling new imported European smart cars since Summer 2006. Smarts are in stock for purchase NOW with no wait list.

Penske/smartUSA smart ForTwo

SmartUSA launches the American smart in January 2008. $99 reservation required to order a car. One year wait list.

1,000 brand new 2005 and 2006 European model smarts imported directly from "smart GmbH" Germany, then converted to meet all U.S. DOT/NHTSA/EPA safety and emission specifications by DOT certified engineering firm G&K Auto Conversions (GNKauto.com).

"The model coming to the USA was designed from the ground up for this market", smartUSA President Dave Schembri says in USA Today 11/12/07.

With only 1,000 smart cars imported and converted, the car is considererd collectible.

20,000 2008 smarts imported. SmartUSA dealers report a one year wait list.

This is the original smart, sold in 36 countries on 6 continents, with over 770,000 smarts sold since 1997.

Total redesign imported by smartUSA through Roger Penske Auto Group franchise network found at smartusa.com.

Mercedes Benz 3-cyl, 0.7 litre, 61 HP.

Aprox 40 MPG City / 60 MPG Highway / 50 MPG Combined

Mitsubishi 3-cyl, 1.0 litre, 70 HP.

2008 EPA - 33 MPG City / 41 MPG Highway.

Smallest car in the world. 8’ long, 5’ wide, 5’ tall. 1588 lbs. 800,000 sold since 1997 with a global reputation for reliability.

Super-sized for the American market. 8’ 9" long. 1,800 lbs.

Turbo-charged and Inter-cooled 61 HP Mercedes Benz engine mated to 6 speed “Softouch” transmission.

 

Non-turbocharged gas 71 HP Mitsubishi engine mated to 5-speed “Softouch” transmission.

This is the original Swatch-Mercedes Art (S.M. ART) design. Selectred by the New York Museum of Modern Art for it's permanent collection.

 

New, modern styling. Not selected by the Museum of Modern Art.

Custom conversion by G&K meets all U.S. EPA, NHTSA & DOT safety requirements.

Meets U.S. EPA, NHTSA & DOT safety standards. "Good" crash test rating by Insurance Institute of America.

Award winning interior with dual airbags, AC, CD player in all models. Comfortable for drivers up to 6'6".

Redesigned new interior for American tastes. Front and side airbags, AC in some models.

New 2006 Euoropean smart is in stock and available for immediate delivery.

$99 reservation required from smartUSA for $99. One year wait list.

Emissions and safety seystems warranted by G&K Auto Conversions. Optional third-party bumper to bumper service contract is available for up to 4 years / 50,000 mile coverage.

3 year / 36K miles.

Now available for all states except CA ME, MA, RI, VT, NY which require special certification.

74 franchise Roger Penske/smartUSA dealers can be located at smartusa.com

Prices quoted include destination charge and options included. Cars are in stock for immediate delivery.


One year waiting list. MSRP may be changed without notice. Destination, color charges, and optional equipment extra.

$24,995 (including destination and options) for “Passion” Coupe. Aproximately 750 “Passion” smarts imported.

MSRP starts at under $14,000 plus options with one year wait list for “Passion ”Coupe

$26,995 (including destination and options). Aproximately 120 Pulse “F1” performance smarts imported.

“F1” Pulse performance model not available in US.

$29,995 (including destination and options). Very rare and collectible. Only 150 “Cabrio” convertibles imported to US.

MSRP starts at under $18,000 plus destination and options with one year wait list.

“Pure” entry level smart sold out.

MSRP under $12,000 plus destination and options for “Pure” bare bones entry level smart with a one year wait list.



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