Smart Car is Coming to the US in 2008!
by Jorge Chapa
December 15, 2007

The Smart Car is coming to the United States! And sooner than you might think… The little car that could, manufactured by Daimler, is expected to join the ranks of tiny eco-cars available in the US in 2008. We are excited about this development and hope that it will convince more Americans that when transportation is concerned, bigger is most certainly not better.

Early reservations for the US Smart Car have just started and already people are lining up to purchase this tiny energy efficient vehicle. The Smart Car is a tiny subcompact vehicle, only about 9 feet long and 5 feet wide. The 3-cylinder engine has fantastic fuel consumption, 42 miles per gallon, and has a top speed of 90 mph. And while it is tiny - one feels as though you can lift it yourself - it is, in fact, surprisingly roomy for something that size. Though granted, your main concern would likely be what happens in the event of a crash. According to the company, the Smart Car gets a 4 star-crash rating, surprisingly good for a vehicle of its size. The Smart Car will cost between $11,000 to $17,000. It is available in three different models, including a gorgeous little convertible.

The Smart Car joins a select number of subcompact vehicles in the US. And while the market for them is still quite tiny, we hope its stylish looks and fuel efficiency will win over those looking at getting larger and less fuel-efficient vehicles.

US reservations for the Smart Car have just started and already people are lining up to purchase this tiny energy efficient vehicle. If you want a piece of the Smart action, reserve yours today at Smart USA >

SOURCE: http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/12/15/smart-car-is-coming-to-the-us-in-2008/

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