Spied in America: 2008 Smart ForTwo

jetsetter · August 5th, 2006, 8:33 PM

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Leftlane News reader Gerhard Rivera snapped some great photos of the forthcoming 2008 Smart ForTwo in testing in the United States. Spotted at a gas station in the Colorado Rockies, the car is one of the first Smart prototypes we've heard of being in America. In late June, DaimlerChrysler announced it would bring the Smart brand to the United States in 2008. These photos confirm that the ForTwo will get a new headlight design to reflect the change at sister company Mercedes from dual-oval headlamps to sleeker one-piece lights.

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I would be scared to drive this thing in the states. Crash into anything bigger than a bicycle and you're screwed.

IVIaster · August 5th, 2006, 8:42 PM

Why is it all taped up? Will the american version differ from the european?

youngwarrior · August 5th, 2006, 8:49 PM

Its got a F1 style cucoon, its a bloody safe car. Will fly though.

Lilleput · August 5th, 2006, 8:50 PM

That just the American black-on-black crunk version! bling yo!

thedguy · August 5th, 2006, 8:51 PM

I've seen a couple of Smarts running around here. But these were in private owner hands, probably second hand imports.

jetsetter · August 5th, 2006, 8:54 PM

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Originally Posted by youngwarrior

Its got a F1 style cucoon, its a bloody safe car. Will fly though.

Will it stop three tons of truck traveling about 20mph?

KaJuN · August 5th, 2006, 9:01 PM

I'm truly scared. If I would happen to rear end one of those in my Discovery it looks like the Smart WOULD be totalled. Heck the motorcycle is just as big as the car! Maybe this is some twisted way of thinning out the herd. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

And is that another one I see at the very right hand side of the last picture?

jayhawk · August 5th, 2006, 9:33 PM

I would buy one for commuting. You are probably just as safe in that as you would be in any other car. The LAST vehicle I would want to be in is one with a body on frame, like a truck, because the occupants are the ones absorb the shock, not the vehicle.

Bigger is not better.

Ultra_Kool_Dude · August 5th, 2006, 9:40 PM

Size doesn't equal safety. What happens when a bullet hits an elephant?

Remember on Fifth Gear when they slammed the Smart into the barrier at 60mph? It just bounced off.

If it's solid enough it might just bury itself into bigger cars. If they get good airbags it might be pretty good.

Mr.K · August 5th, 2006, 9:42 PM

Theres quite a few smart cars around where I live images/smilies/mellow.gif

can't say I'd want to be hit by a transport or any truck for that matter. It'd be like getting tossed around a phone booth. The car is probably quite strong and such, but it just seems like it would go flying a roll if it was hit really hard.

No Boss · August 5th, 2006, 9:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra_Kool_Dude

Remember on Fifth Gear when they slammed the Smart into the barrier at 60mph? It just bounced off.

If it's solid enough it might just bury itself into bigger cars. If they get good airbags it might be pretty good.

That's exactly what I was just going to say. Ask and ye shall recieve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ao_C89CgR8

All the Smart is, is a steel Sharkcage with wheels. After seeing this test I'd feel safer in the For2 than my 1997 GTi.

NAIDANAC A · August 5th, 2006, 10:17 PM

Is there older smarts in the states? Because a mercedes dealership near me has like 20 of them that they cant sell images/smilies/lol.gif

jayjaya29 · August 5th, 2006, 11:12 PM

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Is there older smarts in the states? Because a mercedes dealership near me has like 20 of them that they cant sell images/smilies/lol.gif

There are a few Smarts at my Merc dealer as well, I don't know if they are selling since they constantly are rotating the cars around in the lot.

SL65 · August 6th, 2006, 2:12 AM

I just don't get how these small cars are considered safe images/smilies/wacko.gif

I don't care how many stars it got in Euro NCAP but to me, its gotta have a larger crumple zone for it to be classified as safe. If it hits something, theres hardly enough body to absorb the impact meaning the occupants come to a stop quicker and thus more violantly....anyways thats my opinion.

Look at the cheap fuel you guys get!!

Vette Boss · August 6th, 2006, 3:10 AM

I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

jetsetter · August 6th, 2006, 3:19 AM

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I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

Just don't travel out of the city or use it during a storm. A semi or a gust of wind will blow the thing over.

Vette Boss · August 6th, 2006, 3:23 AM

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I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

Just don't travel out of the city or use it during a storm. A semi or a gust of wind will blow the thing over.

I'll just put some cement bricks in the boot. Oh wait, that will make it flip, damn. Maybe put a mcdonald's cheeseburger in the passenger seat instead, plenty of weight there.

Ultra_Kool_Dude · August 6th, 2006, 3:41 AM

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I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

Just don't travel out of the city or use it during a storm. A semi or a gust of wind will blow the thing over.

I'll just put some cement bricks in the boot. Oh wait, that will make it flip, damn. Maybe put a mcdonald's cheeseburger in the passenger seat instead, plenty of weight there.

The plus side is that because you're not driving a massive vehicle, people won't think you have a tiny penis.

Vette Boss · August 6th, 2006, 3:47 AM

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I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

Just don't travel out of the city or use it during a storm. A semi or a gust of wind will blow the thing over.

I'll just put some cement bricks in the boot. Oh wait, that will make it flip, damn. Maybe put a mcdonald's cheeseburger in the passenger seat instead, plenty of weight there.

The plus side is that because you're not driving a massive vehicle, people won't think you have a tiny penis.

Of course. On that basis, I would be much better off. Not to mention, it requires massive amounts of courage to drive a car that small, when the nation is full of off-roaders the size of small homes.

Ultra_Kool_Dude · August 6th, 2006, 3:52 AM

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I actually quite like this, probably buy one when it's availible. Since I'm English and I don't weigh 925lbs, I won't be needing a new Silverado. images/smilies/wink.gif

Just don't travel out of the city or use it during a storm. A semi or a gust of wind will blow the thing over.

I'll just put some cement bricks in the boot. Oh wait, that will make it flip, damn. Maybe put a mcdonald's cheeseburger in the passenger seat instead, plenty of weight there.

The plus side is that because you're not driving a massive vehicle, people won't think you have a tiny penis.

Of course. On that basis, I would be much better off. Not to mention, it requires massive amounts of courage to drive a car that small, when the nation is full of off-roaders the size of small homes.

You're preaching to the choir. If Smart drivers are courageous, motorcycle riders are daredevils. images/smilies/tongue.gif

August 5th, 2006, 8:50 PM	#4
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KaJuN Disco Inferno Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: American in Okinawa Age: 23 Posts: 5,068 Car: Suzuki Swift, Honda Benly CL50 Rep Power: 176	I'm truly scared. If I would happen to rear end one of those in my Discovery it looks like the Smart WOULD be totalled. Heck the motorcycle is just as big as the car! Maybe this is some twisted way of thinning out the herd. And is that another one I see at the very right hand side of the last picture? __________________ ...and Michigan still sucks. D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ This post was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. My Flickr

August 5th, 2006, 9:33 PM	#8
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	I would buy one for commuting. You are probably just as safe in that as you would be in any other car. The LAST vehicle I would want to be in is one with a body on frame, like a truck, because the occupants are the ones absorb the shock, not the vehicle. Bigger is not better. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

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Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: August 4th, 2009 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,681 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	Size doesn't equal safety. What happens when a bullet hits an elephant? Remember on Fifth Gear when they slammed the Smart into the barrier at 60mph? It just bounced off. If it's solid enough it might just bury itself into bigger cars. If they get good airbags it might be pretty good. __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

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Mr.K Joined: May 31st, 2006 Last Online: January 20th, 2007 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 74 Car: Looking atm Rep Power: 0	Theres quite a few smart cars around where I live can't say I'd want to be hit by a transport or any truck for that matter. It'd be like getting tossed around a phone booth. The car is probably quite strong and such, but it just seems like it would go flying a roll if it was hit really hard.

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IVIaster Not a dude. Joined: Dec 10th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Posts: 738 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 Rep Power: 17	Why is it all taped up? Will the american version differ from the european?

August 5th, 2006, 8:49 PM	#3
youngwarrior Joined: May 16th, 2006 Last Online: September 12th, 2006 Posts: 445 Rep Power: 0	Its got a F1 style cucoon, its a bloody safe car. Will fly though.

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thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Under the Counter at McD's Posts: 7,433 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 & 91 318i. Rep Power: 148	I've seen a couple of Smarts running around here. But these were in private owner hands, probably second hand imports.

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NAIDANAC A Joined: May 30th, 2006 Last Online: 3:01 AM Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 3,677 Car: 300E Rep Power: 70	Is there older smarts in the states? Because a mercedes dealership near me has like 20 of them that they cant sell __________________

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	I just don't get how these small cars are considered safe I don't care how many stars it got in Euro NCAP but to me, its gotta have a larger crumple zone for it to be classified as safe. If it hits something, theres hardly enough body to absorb the impact meaning the occupants come to a stop quicker and thus more violantly....anyways thats my opinion. Look at the cheap fuel you guys get!!

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