SMART forfour

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SMART forfour EQ
SMART forfour EQ  2019 2022
2019 2022

In a somewhat odd turn of events, the final generations of smarts made exclusively under the Daimler/Mercedes-Benz will feature electric power exclusively.
Initially it was offered just as an option, but the EQ version of the smart forfour is now the only version left after Geely bought 50 percent of smart GmbH from Daimler. The next generations of the model will also be offered exclusively with emission-free electric powertrains and will be developed in Germany but manufactured mostly in China for the worldwide market.

The switch from gasoline and even diesel engines to an entirely battery powered model lineup during the course of a single model generation doesn’t come easily, but the forfour is identical in this area with the smaller two-door fortwo. Both cars were developed from the beginning to support electric powertrain. The EQ forfour’s electric motor is good for 82 horsepower and a healthy 160 Nm of instant torque, just like its smaller brethren. Both use a separately excited synchronous motor fitted in the rear, underneath the luggage compartment, just like on the ICE-powered versions, which is fed electricity from a Li-ion battery with a capacity of 17.6 kWh. The 96 HV cells in the battery give the car a maximum range of 159 kilometers (99 miles) according to NEDC standards, which is most of the time enough for a day’s worth of running all kinds of errands throughout a city and plugging the car to recharge at night.

Full Description and Technical Specifications
SMART forfour
SMART forfour   2014 2019
2014 2019

The tiniest member of the Mercedes-Benz family was the little SMART, available with two or four doors.
The 2014 SMART forfour offered the basic mobility solution for four adults in a small package.

SMART forfour was built in Slovenia, at a Renault factory, the car was developed together with the French car manufacturer, which builds the Twingo model based on the same vehicle. They shared around 70% of their components, but some parts and panels were particular to each and every car. The concept of a small vehicle built on a specially designed safety cell, named Tridion, rear engine and gearbox plus a four-door version made the second generation of SMART a good choice for urban mobility.

From the outside, the SMART forfour shared the same fascia with its two-door brother. There was the same grille with a cross-drilled panel. But, unlike the first generation, it didn’t feature a front-engine. The high greenhouse was needed to offer enough room inside. The 2014 forfour featured a pair of doors in the back with an almost 90 degrees opening for easy access.

Inside, the forfour featured a minimalist design for the dashboard, with a pillar-mounted tachometer. The infotainment system was mounted on the center console and it could show various information about the car and the sound system as well. The four seats inside the car were good for adults.

For the drivetrain, SMART forfour featured two engine choices mated to a standard 5-speed manual. An option of a 6-speed automatic with dual-clutch is available. The biggest advantage for its rear-engine with rear-wheel drive system was a very tight turning circle of just 8950 mm (352”) wall to wall.

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SMART forfour ForFour
SMART forfour ForFour  2003 2006
2003 2006

When DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi joined their forces to produce a supermini hatchback for the European market, the result was the Mitsubishi Colt/SMART Forfour.
With little or zero experience in the segment, Mercedes-Benz trusted the Japanese carmaker to design an appropriate platform for the supermini vehicle. Unlike the ForTwo sibling, the ForFour could carry up to five people inside and still be easy to park.

Unlike the wedged-shaped Colt, the ForFour featured rounded edges and curved body panels. Its four round headlights resembled those installed on the ForTwo’s first generation. On the sides, the silver color that covered the A- and C-pillars, the rocker panels, and the roofline, showed the safety cell built for the unibody construction. The design team took inspiration from the smaller sibling when they made the plastic moldings from the wheel arches and the three-lamp system for the taillights.

Inside, the carmaker created an upscale interior, fit for a premium brand. Apart from the base trim levels, which offered just the minimum comfort features, the upper trim models received a leather-clad interior, wood or aluminum adornments, and a Mercedes-Benz sourced infotainment system. As an option, the carmaker even installed a panoramic glass roof.

Under the hood, SMART installed Mitsubishi engines, either gasoline or turbo-diesel. All versions provided front-wheel drive and five-speed manual gearboxes.

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