Smart Fortwo to be ordered in China next month

Shanghai, September 26 (Gasgoo.com) The sales company of Mercedes-Benz (China) announced yesterday that its small car Smart Fortwo will be get orders from customers in mainland China starting October 1, reported Beijing News today.

There will be four Smart Fortwo models available for sale in the Chinese market this time, to be priced between 160,000 yuan ($23,400) and 200,000 yuan. Chinese buyers can order any of the four models by phone or at the website of Mercedes-Benz (China).

The Smart Fortwo small car measures 2.7 meters in length, longer than the 2.5-meter-long international version. The elegantly small car body can make parking much more easier and save much space.

In China, too, young people want an agile, trendy vehicle for their flexible urban lifestyles in order to set themselves apart from others, Maier said, adding that the company is awaiting approval from China's vehicle regulator to sell the car. The solid and pliant material of the car body has greatly enhanced the saftety of the car in case of crash.

The smart fortwo combines modern technology, premium quality and safety, exemplary low fuel consumption and corresponding low CO2 emissions with a unique space concept that offers advantages in the dense traffic of China's numerous large cities.

Smart, a division of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand, has a base price of $11,590 for the Fortwo Pure, while a Fortwo Passion Coupe starts at $13,590. The tiny, two-seater fortwo is currently available in about 40 countries, including the United States.