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gaffo · 05-09-2007, 09:13 PM

http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=16083

any bets we will NEVER see this in the US??

amazing when you think if it - the newest microcar offered in the US was back in early 1970s - honda600.

thats 40 yrs folks - and EVERYONE else outside of the US can get a microcar no problem!

I don't consider the "Smartcar" legit - it is twice the cost of what it should be and utterly boutique - not a Joe Ave commuting car for mere mortals and poor slobs like me.

brickhardmeat · 05-09-2007, 09:18 PM

I saw a Smart on the road today.

Sabina74 · 05-10-2007, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I saw a Smart on the road today.

do you have Smart in USA???
it's weird! I thought small cars weren't sold in Usa!!!

ECHOKnight2000 · 05-10-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabina74

do you have Smart in USA???
it's weird! I thought small cars weren't sold in Usa!!!

I know the previous or current gen Smart is sold in Canada but not the U.S. But Chrysler who owns Smart I believe or has a stake in it, will bring over the next gen 2008 model to the U.S. We have small cars here but what we consider small here most of the world especially Europe would consider full-sized

Just kidding, but yeah the standards are different. But no superminis that I know of...yet.

twixt · 05-09-2007, 10:16 PM

4 seater? wtf, looks pretty damn small to fit 4 in there.

eTiMaGo · 05-09-2007, 10:26 PM

does it come with a tub of vaseline to help squeeze the rear passengers in there?

ECHOKnight2000 · 05-09-2007, 10:54 PM

Wow. So they have the this car, Aygo, then Yaris. I thought Aygo was going to be the smallest but I guess Toyota is going smaller!! Actually there are numerous reports Toyota will bring over this car or a car quite like it to the U.S. to compete with the Smart. Although I think Toyota's version, especially for the U.S. will be cheaper than the Smart. We'll see! I can't wait to see the production version. It would be cool to bring it here. Gas is only going up, why not have this as a secondary car...oh wait, SUVs.

gaffo · 05-10-2007, 12:27 AM

Echo - that was the rumor from last Fall. The newest one is that Toyota will NOT be offering it here afterall.

like the earlier rumor - just read it online somewhere this week.

not surprised.

I can't even buy a Yaris Manual Hatchback with Power windows in this whole damned Country - I've gotta order it and wait 6-months!!

and i'm doing just that - what a joke!

ECHOKnight2000 · 05-10-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffo

Echo - that was the rumor from last Fall. The newest one is that Toyota will NOT be offering it here afterall.

like the earlier rumor - just read it online somewhere this week.

not surprised.

I can't even buy a Yaris Manual Hatchback with Power windows in this whole damned Country - I've gotta order it and wait 6-months!!

and i'm doing just that - what a joke!

Well now I got blue balls

well can't wait to see production version at the Frankfurt Autoshow this fall anyway.

Sabina74 · 05-10-2007, 08:59 AM

this is the Smart we have in Europe...it's a mercedes brand car:

is it the same you have in Canada or Usa?

Blenjar · 05-10-2007, 01:22 AM

wont come in here..roads aren't suited for it.... IMO

-- Blen

Ran Kizama · 05-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blenjar

wont come in here..drivers aren't suited for it.... IMO

-- Blen

Fixed

nsmitchell · 05-10-2007, 01:25 AM

Looks sharp though!

yrsdrgn · 05-10-2007, 01:31 AM

wow. that's amazing

stuffy · 05-10-2007, 11:44 AM

we have the smart in canada, but it isn't available in the u.s.

*Astroman* · 05-10-2007, 12:46 PM

A local used car dealer where I live had 4 or 5 of the smarts imported. Didn't have a sticker price on them, and the vin# area had some special thing on it about meeting U.S. inspections. As far as the lenght, it made my Yaris look like a limo in comparison

. Dug the glass roof though, and the analog clock reminded me of my '71 Ford.

Yaris Revenge · 05-11-2007, 09:59 AM

This is the smart we're getting in the US.

70 hp inline 3 cylinder, normally aspirated (no turbo, as previously rumored). Much nicer than the 1st gen. Base model starts under $12k US, cabrio under $17k US. It's cute, no doubt, but a niche car because of its size VS its price tag. Very bad move, IMHO. They're going to have a hard enough time just convincing Americans it's safe to drive on the highway, but then to charge a premium for it? I want one, but not for that price.

Found out that the only dealer in Georgia will be a Mercedes dealer out of Atlanta (only 60 dealers slated nationwide). I'm betting each scheduled service includes a bottle of personal lubricant.

~YR

Sabina74 · 05-11-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

this smart has been released in europe too 2 months ago.
i think that it's worst than the previus one!!!!

05-09-2007, 09:13 PM	#1
gaffo Drives: integra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norman Posts: 68	Toyota Endo http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=16083 any bets we will NEVER see this in the US?? amazing when you think if it - the newest microcar offered in the US was back in early 1970s - honda600. thats 40 yrs folks - and EVERYONE else outside of the US can get a microcar no problem! I don't consider the "Smartcar" legit - it is twice the cost of what it should be and utterly boutique - not a Joe Ave commuting car for mere mortals and poor slobs like me.

05-09-2007, 09:18 PM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I saw a Smart on the road today. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-09-2007, 10:26 PM	#6
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	does it come with a tub of vaseline to help squeeze the rear passengers in there? __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

05-09-2007, 10:54 PM	#7
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	Wow. So they have the this car, Aygo, then Yaris. I thought Aygo was going to be the smallest but I guess Toyota is going smaller!! Actually there are numerous reports Toyota will bring over this car or a car quite like it to the U.S. to compete with the Smart. Although I think Toyota's version, especially for the U.S. will be cheaper than the Smart. We'll see! I can't wait to see the production version. It would be cool to bring it here. Gas is only going up, why not have this as a secondary car...oh wait, SUVs. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

05-10-2007, 08:59 AM	#10
Sabina74 Yaris Lover!!! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.0 Sol 5 doors liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roma (Italy) Posts: 150	this is the Smart we have in Europe...it's a mercedes brand car: is it the same you have in Canada or Usa? __________________

05-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
twixt Drives: 07 LB,04&06 ninja 636 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: syracuse, ny Posts: 135	4 seater? wtf, looks pretty damn small to fit 4 in there.

05-10-2007, 12:27 AM	#8
gaffo Drives: integra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norman Posts: 68	Echo - that was the rumor from last Fall. The newest one is that Toyota will NOT be offering it here afterall. like the earlier rumor - just read it online somewhere this week. not surprised. I can't even buy a Yaris Manual Hatchback with Power windows in this whole damned Country - I've gotta order it and wait 6-months!! and i'm doing just that - what a joke!

05-10-2007, 01:22 AM	#11
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	wont come in here..roads aren't suited for it.... IMO -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

05-10-2007, 01:25 AM	#13
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Looks sharp though! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

05-10-2007, 01:31 AM	#14
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	wow. that's amazing __________________

05-10-2007, 11:44 AM	#15
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	we have the smart in canada, but it isn't available in the u.s.

05-10-2007, 12:46 PM	#16
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	A local used car dealer where I live had 4 or 5 of the smarts imported. Didn't have a sticker price on them, and the vin# area had some special thing on it about meeting U.S. inspections. As far as the lenght, it made my Yaris look like a limo in comparison . Dug the glass roof though, and the analog clock reminded me of my '71 Ford. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-11-2007, 09:59 AM	#17
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	This is the smart we're getting in the US. 70 hp inline 3 cylinder, normally aspirated (no turbo, as previously rumored). Much nicer than the 1st gen. Base model starts under $12k US, cabrio under $17k US. It's cute, no doubt, but a niche car because of its size VS its price tag. Very bad move, IMHO. They're going to have a hard enough time just convincing Americans it's safe to drive on the highway, but then to charge a premium for it? I want one, but not for that price. Found out that the only dealer in Georgia will be a Mercedes dealer out of Atlanta (only 60 dealers slated nationwide). I'm betting each scheduled service includes a bottle of personal lubricant. ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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