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The Smart ForTwo line-up gains micro hybrid drive (MHD) technology with an automatic stop-start system said to increase fuel savings by up to 20%.
To reduce the ForTwo's fuel costs, the 52-kW three-cylinder petrol engine, which is mated to a Smart's automated manual transmission, is now fitted with a stop-start function as standard.
Control electronics shut down the engine as soon as the driver brakes and the vehicle's speed falls below 8 km/h. When the driver releases the foot brake, the engine starts up again.
Using the MHD system, the manufacturer claims an average reduction in fuel consumption of 8% to 4.3 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions are down, too, from 112 to 103 g/km.
Apart from the addition of the stop-start system, standard specification for the Pure model remains unchanged and includes front airbags, ABS, ESP and brake assist.
The Smart ForTwo with MHD costs R149 000.
To reduce the ForTwo's fuel costs, the 52-kW three-cylinder petrol engine, which is mated to a Smart's automated manual transmission, is now fitted with a stop-start function as standard.
Control electronics shut down the engine as soon as the driver brakes and the vehicle's speed falls below 8 km/h. When the driver releases the foot brake, the engine starts up again.
Using the MHD system, the manufacturer claims an average reduction in fuel consumption of 8% to 4.3 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions are down, too, from 112 to 103 g/km.
Apart from the addition of the stop-start system, standard specification for the Pure model remains unchanged and includes front airbags, ABS, ESP and brake assist.
The Smart ForTwo with MHD costs R149 000.
