Vehicle Description
2008 SMART FORTWO PASSION RWD CABRIOLET WITH 13K ORIGINAL
MILESTOP-OF-THE-LINE TWO SEAT CITY PASSION CABRIOLET MODLE - SMART
CAR DRIVING AT ITS BEST amp; AT LESS THAN 9' LONG ITS OFFICIALLY
THE SMALLEST CAR IN THE U.S! 1.0L 3 CYL ENGINE MATCHED TO A 5 SPEED
AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE. 33 MPG CITY, 41 MPG
HIGHWAY! WEIGHS 1800 LBS.ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CLOTH TOP WITH GLASS
REAR WINDOW WHICH ROLLS BACK TO CREATE A VAST SUNROOF!TOP CAN ALSO
BE COMPLETELY REMOVED TO BE FOLDED amp; STORED NEATLY IN A FURROWED
STACK15" SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS, AIR CONDITIONING, AM/FM RADIO,
HEATED MIRRORS.THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE IS AN ORIGINAL SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA TWO OWNER CAR, PURCHASED amp; ALWAYS REGULARLY
MAINTAINED amp; SERVICED IN SANTA BARBARA AT THE 'SANTA BARBARA
AUTO GROUP', THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP, BY ITS ORIGINAL OWNERS
UNTIL SOLD LAST YEAR WITH 13,423 ORIGINAL MILES TO ONLY ITS SECOND
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OWNER. Powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder
engine and five-speed automated manual and meant for use in the
city, remarkably the car is capable of speeds of up to 90 mph. The
first-generation Smart Fortwo had been available in Europe since
1998 and in its second generation in the United States since 2008.
The car is produced by the Mercedes Car Group and sold through
stand-alone Smart dealerships and Mercedes-Benz dealers in the U.S.
It is imported by Smart USA Distributor LLC, which is a division of
Roger Penske's Penske Automotive Group. Smart USA markets its name
in fashionable lower case: smart fortwo. Its small size means it
can be parked virtually anywhere and allows it to dart in and out
of traffic with ease. With fuel mileage of 33 mpg in the city and
41 mpg on the highway, its fuel economy numbers are better than any
other economy car and it certainly must be one of the least
expensive cars to own and operate. Inside it is surprisingly roomy,
with enough head clearance and leg room for very tall passengers.
The rear of the Smart Fortwo cabin is an open hatch area. This
particular model is the top-of-the-line Passion? Cabriolet model
that has a radio and air conditioning. The Smart Fortwo is
available in three trim levels and two body styles. All Fortwo
models are powered by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine that makes
70-horsepower at 5800 rpm and 68 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm.
The transmission is a five-speed automated manual that can be set
to shift like an automatic or can be controlled manually via the
gearshift or available steering wheel paddles. The Passion coupe
added a panorama roof with a sun shade, alloy wheels, air
conditioning with automatic climate control, steering wheel shift
paddles, power windows, heated power exterior mirrors, an AM/FM
radio with CD player, and alloy wheels. In addition to the Pure's
options, the Passion offers fog lamps ($110), a dash-mounted clock
and tachometer ($120), MP3-compatible six-disc CD changer ($150),
and the Smart premium sound system ($350), which includes six-disc
CD changer and replaces the standard two speakers with two
tweeters, two midrange speakers and a subwoofer. Also offered is a
Comfort Package ($850) with power steering, heated leather seats,
automatic headlights, and a rain and light sensor. The Passion
cabrio ($16,590) has a power soft top with heated glass rear window
and the five-speaker premium sound system with in-dash six-disc CD
changer. The Passion cabrio is offered with the Comfort Package, as
well as the various separate options available on the other models.
Safety features on all Fortwo models include dual-stage front air
bags with passenger side occupant sensor, head- and
torso-protecting side air bags, tire-pressure monitor, traction
control, electronic stability control with Hill Start Assist, and
antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake
assist. The Fortwo also has cornering brake control, which applies
less braking force to the inner wheels when braking in a turn to
help prevent a skid or spin. The convertible's top is power
operated and has a heated glass rear window. It has no latches to
work and can be operated at any speed. With the top down, a pair of
structural beams can be removed from the roof above each door,
creating an even freer open air feeling. Though the Fortwo is a
small car, there is a lot of room for occupants. Head room and leg
room are plentiful. The Fortwo is most at home in the city, where
its small size allows it to pop in and out of traffic, make tight
turns, and fit in parking spots that other drivers can't even
consider.