SMART launches new ForTwo with "edition limited one"

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For a brand with such an "intelligent" name Smart sure seems to do things backwards. Usually special edition models are released at the end of a model's lifecycle to try to boost sales before its replacement. But DaimlerChrysler have opted instead to release the new Smart ForTwo with the "edition limited one." The special version represents the new-generation ForTwo as the updated city-car makes its public debut at the Bologna Motor Show currently underway. Why Bologna of all places you wonder? Despite its own substantial domestic automotive industry Italy is the largest market for the ForTwo. (Must be the Vespa-esque appeal.)

Like any other "special edition" the Smart ForTwo Edition Limited One is essentially the same as the regular version only with special colors and a few options packages included. 1500 examples of the Edition Limited One will be produced most immediately identified by what DCX calls a "pyrite grey metallic" paint job. Complimenting the pseudo-military greenish-grey tint are silver accents in the "Tridion" safety cell side mirror housings and front grille. The car is only available in the coupe bodystyle with a panoramic glass roof. The Edition Limited One also gets 15-inch six-spoke alloys.

Inside the special ForTwo gets a unique "nappa leather" package covering the seats steering wheel and shifter in a weathered aged cognac-brown leather trim. Power underhood comes from the stock FourTwo 71-hp gasoline engine driving through a manu-matic five-speed. The Edition Limited One also comes equipped with a/c heated seats clock radio tachometer and cargo cover.

DCX promises the pricing for the new ForTwo will remain the same as the model it replaces but no word on what sort of premium the Edition Limited One will command over stock. Overseas the new ForTwo will be ready to order a month from now. Stateside we'll have to wait a bit longer for the asthmatic counter-SUV revolution to begin.

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(Follow the jump for the full press release and hi-resolution images of the Edition Limited One plus a few new images of the "stock" new ForTwo.)

[Source: DaimlerChrysler]

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