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Not sure if anyone has noticed but the Smart Car has arrived, dealerships are now opening up.

here is some info on the domestic available:

These things get great gas mileage, can park them anywhere, they even have a roadster version, in Europe.

Smart ForTwo Pure

starting at $11,590*

All 2008 smart fortwos come packed with standard safety features that are more likely to be found in luxury vehicles. This includes the protective "tridion safety cell", developed especially for the smart to help ensure crash compatibility with larger passenger cars, electronic stability program (esp®), anti-lock braking system (abs), and four airbags, to name a few.

The base pure model comes standard with convenience features such as a 5-speed automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode, central remote locking system, 2-spoke leather steering wheel, and more. Be sure to check out the passion coupe and passion cabriolet that offer more standard features at an outstanding value.

To see the smart fortwo in every color, click here.

Standard Equipment

Engine / drivetrain
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission

Wheels / tires
Steel wheels with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior
Solid roof
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior
2-spoke leather steering wheel and leather gearshift knob
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage
Lockable glove compartment

Audio
Provision for radio installation (incl. antenna, 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device)

Safety
Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp - electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock - auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional / electrical equipment
Manual windows
Manual side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock)
Outside temperature indicator
Indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover

Factory installed options:
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)	$600
Metallic paint (metallic red, metallic blue, metallic silver)	$225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell	$175
Alarm system	$160
Panorama roof (sun screen included)	$350
Power steering	$450
Heated seats	$220
smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 9])	$350
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10])	$495

Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe

starting at $13,590*

The value packed, sporty and well-equipped passion coupe includes a panorama roof, alloy wheels, air conditioning with climate control, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles, power windows, electric and heated side mirrors, and AM/FM radio with CD player.

To see the smart fortwo in every color, click here.

Standard Equipment

Engine/ drivetrain
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters

Wheels / tires
9-spokes alloy wheels (15") with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior
Panorama roof (sun screen included)
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior
3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob)
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage
Lockable glove compartment

Audio
smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 9])

Safety
Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp - electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock - auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional / electrical equipment
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)
Power windows with one-touch lowering function
Electronic and heated side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock)
Outside temperature indicator
Turn indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover

Factory installed options
Metallic paint	$225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell	$175
Alarm system	$160
Power steering	$450
Heated seats	$220
Fog lamps	$110
Additional instruments	$120
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10])	$150
Option packages
smart premium sound system	$350
- smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10]) - smart sound system (2 tweeters, 2 mid range, and subwoofer)
Comfort Package	$850
- Power steering - Leather seats - Heated seats - Rain and light sensor - Auto-off headlamps with exit delay

Smartcar ForTwo Passion Cabriolet

starting at $16,590*

The passion cabriolet has all the features of the passion coupe plus an upgraded radio and sound system that includes an mp3 compatible in-dash 6-disk CD changer. The main difference lies in the soft top with a heated rear glass window that is fully automatic and can be infinitely adjusted to any position while driving at any speed. For the full cabriolet experience, simply remove the side roof bars - taken out in no time - and stow them in a special compartment in the tailgate.

To see the smart fortwo in every color, click here.

Standard Equipment

Engine/ Drivetrain
1.0 L, 71 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters

Wheels/tires
9-spokes alloy wheels (15") with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior
Fully automatic convertible top with glass rear window
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior
3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob)
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage
Lockable glove compartment

Audio
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; aux input jack for mp3 device [radio 10])
smart sound system (2 tweeters, 2 mid range, subwoofer)

Safety
Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp - electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock - auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional/electrical equipment
Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)
Power windows with one-touch lowering function
Electronic and heated side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock)
Outside temperature indicator
Indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover

Factory installed options
Single options
Metallic paint	$225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell	$175
Alarm system	$160
Power steering	$450
Heated seats	$220
Fog lamps	$110
Additional instruments	$120
Option packages
Comfort Package	$850
- Power steering - Leather seats - Heated seats - Rain and light sensor - Auto-off headlamps with exit delay

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