Daimler’s Smart brand is set to launch a new model variant with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels.

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From November, 61hp and 71hp versions of the Smart Fortwo will feature micro hybrid drive as standard, which is an automatic start/stop start function helping to provide significant savings in terms of both fuel economy and emissions.


The Smart mhd models return fuel savings of up to 24% and lower CO2 emissions to 103 grams per kilometre.


The micro hybrid variant is available as a coupe and a cabrio and is priced from GBP7,060 on the road.

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