Montréal Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz & smart

The C-Class is all-new and the Canada-exclusive C230 makes its official debut in Montreal. The little sedan is now offered in three trim levels, the C230, the C300 and the C350, and 4MATIC all-wheel drive is an option. The C230 gets a 2.5-liter V6 that produces 201 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The C230 will be offered at $35,800 for the base model and $39,500 for the 4MATIC.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C350

The smart fortwo is also all-new; still available in coupe and cabriolet body styles, the fortwo swapped its old diesel engine for a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder that generates 70 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque. The car is bigger and more refined, but its base price remains below $15,000.
photo:Mercedes-Benz, Philippe Champoux