city car with a very compact design that can be parked anywhere, the main reason Daimler Smart presents the first model in 1998. Yet obstacles come later, Daimler said it was too small dimensions.
During the 16 years since marketed, Daimler had to lose 4.1 billion dollars, is now Smart overhauled. In July 2014, Daimler will introduce a version of the ForTwo for refreshment, increasing its width 10 cm. The standard model has a 249 cm long, 152 cm wide and 154 cm high. Following the ForFour models with 5-door hatchback concept that fit 4-5 passengers.
"The introduction of the new model will be more special and an important moment. Both of these vehicles will mark a new era of Smart, "said Annette Winkler, CEO and Director of Smart Automobile, as reported by Bloomberg, last week.
One auto analyst from the University of Applied Sciences in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, said it was a last resort Smart. "They only have one chance and everything to do with the right," he said.
Both models of the all-new status. Although it comes with the business to meet market demand, the old model is more compact size remain marketable. Smart ForFour will challenge the Fiat 500, Volkswagen Up!, And Adam Opel.
