25/07/2009 Smart diesel wins what it needs: horses
The most sober car on the market will become more fun to drive.
Smart Fortwo CDI
With CO2 emissions of only 88 g / km, the Smart diesel is the world champion in CO2 emissions. No other approved car does better. But in everyday traffic, the very limited power of the car encourages unhealthy driving, often accelerating strongly, simply to move at a decent pace. An increase in power is therefore welcome. The small 3-cylinder CDI is now 21% more powerful, its torque also increases by 18%. With 54 hp and 130 Nm of torque however, the Smart diesel will not beat any acceleration record, and it will never be a beast of highway, but here it is finally versatile.
Smart Fortwo CDI
Consumption remains what it is: 3,4 l / 100 km. Subsequently notable development in terms of anti-pollution standards. The Smart was only compatible with the Euro 4 antipollution standard, it now passes Euro 5. And the particulate filter is finally fitted as standard. It should also be noted that all Smart cars will be Euro 5 approved from October. The fact remains that the Smart CDI is no longer the champion it was, since the appearance of the Prius 3, which emits only 89 g / km of CO2. A small gram of difference, while the Japanese is a 5-seater. We can bet on the imminent arrival of a Stop & Start system, as on the Smart gasoline, to reposition this version.
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