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New Smart fortwo & forfour
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FiestaST
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When Brabus waves its tuning wand over any standard car, you get more than just a power upgrade. You get a whole lot more attitude as well. And that certainly seems to be the case with the new Smart Brabus models, announced this week for release in South Africa in December 2016.
These are not only the most powerful standard Smarts yet offered to the public, with their 898cc turbopetrol three tweaked to deliver 80kW at 5750 revs and 170Nm at 2000rpm.
Their dual-clutch transmission has also been uprated with 40 percent quicker response times, shorter ratios for hotter acceleration and a new a Race Start function. The power steering has been recalibrated, suspension rates are 20 percent firmer, backed by a nine percent stiffer front anti-roll bar, and the electronic stability programme has been remapped to suit.
That's good enough to take the Smart Brabus Fortwo from 0-100km/h in 9.5 seconds, and push the Smart Brabus Forfour up to 180km/h.
The Smart Brabus Fortwo runs 16 inch front and 17 inch rear rims in contrasting gloss and matt grey, shod with 185/50 front and 205/40 rear Yokohama sports tyres, while the ForFour has 17 inchers all round, shod with 185/45 front and 205/40 Yokohamas.
A number of (usually optional) features are standard on Smart Brabus models, including a lockable glove compartment, premium audio, parking sensors and panoramic glass roof.
But wait - there's more: the special-equipment Xclusive package also gets you heated Brabus sports seats in perforated black nappa leather with grey top-stitching, special dashboard trim in mixed leather look and black fabric, Brabus floor mats, special badging and, on the ForFour models, 'readyspace' rear seats with a removable cargo box.
Prices
Smart Brabus Fortwo - R308 200
Smart Brabus Fortwo Xclusive - R360 000
Smart Brabus Forfour - R313 300
Smart Brabus Forfour Xclusive - R365 100
These include a three-year or 60 000km service plan.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/brabus-tuned-smarts-in-sa-soon-2047074
https://youtu.be/LEAyUkUiIeE
These are not only the most powerful standard Smarts yet offered to the public, with their 898cc turbopetrol three tweaked to deliver 80kW at 5750 revs and 170Nm at 2000rpm.
Their dual-clutch transmission has also been uprated with 40 percent quicker response times, shorter ratios for hotter acceleration and a new a Race Start function. The power steering has been recalibrated, suspension rates are 20 percent firmer, backed by a nine percent stiffer front anti-roll bar, and the electronic stability programme has been remapped to suit.
That's good enough to take the Smart Brabus Fortwo from 0-100km/h in 9.5 seconds, and push the Smart Brabus Forfour up to 180km/h.
The Smart Brabus Fortwo runs 16 inch front and 17 inch rear rims in contrasting gloss and matt grey, shod with 185/50 front and 205/40 rear Yokohama sports tyres, while the ForFour has 17 inchers all round, shod with 185/45 front and 205/40 Yokohamas.
A number of (usually optional) features are standard on Smart Brabus models, including a lockable glove compartment, premium audio, parking sensors and panoramic glass roof.
But wait - there's more: the special-equipment Xclusive package also gets you heated Brabus sports seats in perforated black nappa leather with grey top-stitching, special dashboard trim in mixed leather look and black fabric, Brabus floor mats, special badging and, on the ForFour models, 'readyspace' rear seats with a removable cargo box.
Prices
Smart Brabus Fortwo - R308 200
Smart Brabus Fortwo Xclusive - R360 000
Smart Brabus Forfour - R313 300
Smart Brabus Forfour Xclusive - R365 100
These include a three-year or 60 000km service plan.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/brabus-tuned-smarts-in-sa-soon-2047074
https://youtu.be/LEAyUkUiIeE
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Previous gen top models were also Brabus. Not sure why AMG vs Brabus. Perhaps MB would only put AMG badge on an MB vehicle.
Wouldn't the new Astra be much better value?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Pretty much any car would be better value than a Brabus Smart...though we are not comparing apples here.
Arthur
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Would never consider this in SA.
But if I lived in say Rome or pretty much any other major European city, it'd certainly be on the shortlist.
But if I lived in say Rome or pretty much any other major European city, it'd certainly be on the shortlist.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Worth a watch:
http://www.carmag.co.za/video_post/video-smart-fortwo-road-test/
To date I've only see one Fortwo saw far & zero Forfour models.
http://www.carmag.co.za/video_post/video-smart-fortwo-road-test/
To date I've only see one Fortwo saw far & zero Forfour models.
FiestaST
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FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Smart ForTwo Brabus Sport Pack revealed
If you’re looking to buy a Smart ForTwo but feel as if it just doesn’t look dynamic enough then the designers over at Brabus have got you covered.
This is the Brabus Sport Package for the Smart ForTwo coupe and cabrio and although it includes no performance enhancements it does feature some mechanical upgrades to make it a bit more dynamic.
With this pack, the microhatch will be 10 mm lower than the standard model thanks to the sport suspension. If need be, it can also be fitted with a stiffer anti-roll bar and a Brabus-tuned damping system to give it more of that “kart-like” handling feel. The ForTwo will also be fitted with a set of matte grey Monoblock IX wheels wrapped in 185/50 R16 front and 205/40 R17 rear Yokohama tyres.
In terms of styling, the ForTwo gains some new wheel centre caps, a rear diffuser, a front apron and a rear spoiler painted to match the body colour. Interior details include branding for the multifunction steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever. Model fitted with the automatic transmission receive a set of paddle shifters as a finishing touch.
We recently revealed that the Brabus performance packs for the Smart line-up would be coming to SA, so there’s at least a chance that this package will come along, too.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/smart-fortwo-brabus-sport-pack-revealed/
If you’re looking to buy a Smart ForTwo but feel as if it just doesn’t look dynamic enough then the designers over at Brabus have got you covered.
This is the Brabus Sport Package for the Smart ForTwo coupe and cabrio and although it includes no performance enhancements it does feature some mechanical upgrades to make it a bit more dynamic.
With this pack, the microhatch will be 10 mm lower than the standard model thanks to the sport suspension. If need be, it can also be fitted with a stiffer anti-roll bar and a Brabus-tuned damping system to give it more of that “kart-like” handling feel. The ForTwo will also be fitted with a set of matte grey Monoblock IX wheels wrapped in 185/50 R16 front and 205/40 R17 rear Yokohama tyres.
In terms of styling, the ForTwo gains some new wheel centre caps, a rear diffuser, a front apron and a rear spoiler painted to match the body colour. Interior details include branding for the multifunction steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever. Model fitted with the automatic transmission receive a set of paddle shifters as a finishing touch.
We recently revealed that the Brabus performance packs for the Smart line-up would be coming to SA, so there’s at least a chance that this package will come along, too.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/smart-fortwo-brabus-sport-pack-revealed/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
SauRoNZA
Honorary Master
Wowzer, what an amateur article.
Terrible mistakes everywhere and cellphone camera photos.
Shocking.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Yup...I could do a better job 
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Lovely little cars! I have always liked them and these are really cool.
