Smart, a division of Mercedes-Benz that produces small city cars, will soon launch a new generation of its ForTwo and ForFour models in South Africa

The ForTwomodel is available as a two-door and cabriolet, the latter of which has a fabric roof that slides backwards like the DS3 Cabrio or Fiat 500C. Both models share a platform with the Renault Twingoand the interesting thing is the engine sits on the rear axle and powers the rear wheels (much like a vintage Beetle!)

The models are powered by a tiny 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine that develops 52 kW and is mated with afive-speed manual gearbox. It isclaimed to sip just 4.2 L/100 km on the combined cycle.

Both models are available in 4 spec levels ranging from Base to Passion to Prime, with Proxy being the top-of-the-range model. There are loads of options as well as a vibrant colour palette (including two-tone paint jobs) available.

Smart has managed to keep its pricing around the R200000 mark, making it competitive with the Citroen C1, Fiat 500 and Opel Adam.

Local launch date for the new Smart is set for 4th May 2016.

Pricing

Smart Fortwo Base R179900

Smart Fortwo Passion R194400

Smart Fortwo Prime R203400

Smart Fortwo Proxy R207400

Smart Forfour Base R179900

Smart Forfour Passion R199400

Smart Forfour Prime R210900

Smart Forfour Proxy R212 400

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