Personally, I think smart should try the puppy dog close. Not only is the name for this extremely effective sales technique fitting, but allowing a buyer to take home the car overnight for a more intensive test would be ideal for something as new and unique as the fortwo. The system, named for a scheme dreamt up decades ago by pet store operators selling puppies, is starting to see results for GM. Even smarter, excuse the pun, would be to let potential owners have it for a week. That's all it took for me to fall for it.
Specifications (fortwo cabrio):
Specifications (fortwo cabrio):
- Price Range (estimated base MSRP): under $20,000
- Body Type: 2-door convertible, space frame with polycarbonate panels
- Layout: rear engine, RWD
- Engine: 40.2 hp, 73.8 lb-ft, 799 cc, common rail turbodiesel, I-3
- Transmission: 6-spd clutchless auto (with manual mode)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS and EBD
- Curb Weight: 740 kg (1,631 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Cargo Volume (waistline / up to roof): 150 / 260 L (5.3 / 9.2 cu ft)
- Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 2,500 / 1,537 / 1,549 / 1,812 mm (98.4 / 60.5 / 61.0 / 71.3 in)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 19.8 seconds
- Top Speed (electronically limited): 135 km/h (84 mph)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 3.9 / 3.1 L/100 km (72 / 91 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, MINI Cooper, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Echo Hatchback
- Web Site: www.smart.com or www.thesmart.ca
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