- Smart unveils its Fortwo ICE Edition for the U.K.
- Prices start at $15,700.
- The special edition includes Pioneer's Navgate premium audio/navigation system.
LONDON — Daimler is sending only 200 copies of the exclusive Smart Fortwo ICE Edition to the U.K., fitted with Pioneer's Navgate premium audio/navigation system. Prices start at $15,700 for the gasoline-electric micro-hybrid version and $16,800 for the diesel.
Navgate bundles a two-way speaker system and active subwoofer with Pioneer's MusicSphere technology, which can create playlists from your iPod or iPhone. The system features Bluetooth hands-free capability and a user-friendly touchscreen display.
Another feature is the ECO Graph package that enables users to analyze driving performance, including fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
The Smart Fortwo ICE Edition gets a black carbon fiber finish, along with a panoramic roof and 15-inch Brabus Monoblock VII alloy wheels. The cabin features heated black leather seats, a leather-trimmed instrument panel and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Inside Line says: A pretty snazzy little hybrid for less than $16,000. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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goaterguy says:
01:16 PM, 07/01/2010
lostboyz: You sure can! Mythbusters did a program on it.
So whats the estimated mpg's on this hybrid, I hope more than 32 for the regular smart.
lostboyz says:
08:53 AM, 07/01/2010
I guess you really can polish a turd
breadwagon says:
07:54 AM, 07/01/2010
I love the fact that the photos are heavily filtered and unclear. I'm sure they want to make it look artsy and cool, but I think they secretly don't want people realizing it's a fortwo...