- Smart releases the Fortwo gb-10 edition to mark its 10th anniversary in the U.K.
- It will debut at the Smart festival on September 4.
- Priced at $16,573, only 100 Fortwo gb-10 cars will be sold.
LONDON — Subtlety is the key word as Smart marks 10 years of sales in the United Kingdom with the Smart Fortwo gb-10 edition. The understated special model will makes its public debut on September 4 at the Smart festival here.
The special model is priced at the U.S. equivalent of $16,573. Smart said it will build just 100 units of the Fortwo gb-10 edition.
The Fortwo gb-10 gets a silver metallic exterior paint job to celebrate the brand's "shining performance" in the U.K. The automaker said it has sold 75,000 Smarts here in 10 years.
The Smart-Brabus customization division put its hand to the special model. Details include Brabus monoblock VII 15-inch alloy wheels, Brabus LED daytime running lights and Brabus LED third brake light. The "gb-10" badging can be found on the Brabus gear knob and handbrake.
The cabin gets "Rosso" red leather seats. Standard equipment includes a Pioneer sound and navigation system, air-conditioning, power windows and panoramic roof.
Inside Line says: Smart move not to drape this special model in the Union Jack, à la Mini. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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aston_dbs says:
07:58 AM, 08/23/2010
I truly don't understand 2 things:
- First, the whole idea of this car is just unclear... unless you live in area with super narrow parking spots...
- Second, why make this car (sort of) limited edition? Why bother? It's not a Ferrari or Aston...?
Just another pointless gesture... other than to rip-off more money, I guess...
windsor5 says:
02:23 PM, 08/21/2010
the us version of the smart for two gets horrid carbon emissions and gets a subpar 36 mpg combined (on PREMIUM fuel) it has a lack of features a lack of power a lack of storage. It also is expensive I just cant imagine how these things are sold.
You can get a Honda fit, A ford Fiesta, a chevy Aveo, Kia Rio, Hyundai accent, toyota yaris, and countless other cars that all offer about the same or better fuel economey, more storage, better performance, and higher safety. I just laugh at whoever buys these things and think how much they got ripped off. Unless they live in a place where parking is such a problem or expensive but even then that would be pushing it.
tdiluv says:
05:36 AM, 08/21/2010
It may be SMART to check out the new Ford Fiesta!
iancar says:
07:06 PM, 08/20/2010
Face it people, this is an engine-taxed car with less refinement than the Hyundai Accent, less practical and capable than the Honda Fit, and a list of unfriendly Mercedes-Benz repair and maintenance bills.