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The striking new-generation Smart ForTwo is now on sale in Europe with a host of enhancements - but still as cheeky as ever.

A host of enhancements ensure the new Smart is even more appealing than its acclaimed predecessor by providing significant improvements in style, comfort, CO2 emissions and equipment.

The cars will be launched in South Africa in January, 2011.

The unmistakable iconic looks of the Smart have been strengthened with the front and rear aprons, side skirts and filler cap now finished in body colour. The Pulse and Xclusive versions get fresh-look alloy rims and both the Pulse and Passion can be specified with the brighter shades of new light blue and light green paint.

It’s now possible to open the lower half of the tail hatch using just one of its two release levers rather than both as previously.

A new upper fascia  design is the most striking interior change and the harmonious styling of the full fabric-covered instrument panel, which houses restyled dials, complements the improved fabric and colour designs available for the cockpit, seats and door centre panels.
Adding to the sporty, dynamic look of the Pulse are fabric seats with leather on the bolsters and head restraints. Like the Passion, the Pulse also has  fabric elements in the instrument panel, door trim and knee pad that are colour co-ordinated with the upholstery.

The passion line debuts a trio of new fabric patterns in black, red or beige.

Models now benefit from extra storage in the shape of a new glove box design and net pockets on the seat bolsters. Both trim lines receive new steering wheel designs – a three-spoked leather sports wheel with modified seam stitching for the Pulse and a two-spoke leather item with matt chromed bezel for the passion.

Enhanced technology is another feature of the new generation Smart’s interior. The Pulse gains USB/iPod connectivity and the Passion and Xclusive have the feature-packed Smart audio and satnav system with a 9cm touch screen, RDS radio, Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB ports, iPod interface and CD/DVD/SD functionality.
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