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Article: Smart: fun, fast and frugal. (Wheels).
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- African Business
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
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Smart has successfully developed a range of small urban cars that combine style with economy Now they're set to enter the sports car market with a Roadster and Coupe, and STEPHEN WILLIAMS reckons they've got the formulae spot on.
It took a while, but the world has grown to love the quirky Smart City car. The stylish, easy to park, two-seater's main attraction is in returning decent fuel economy and service bills. When you add in an attractive and comfortable interior, it's easy to understand the car's appeal.
Sufficient numbers of buyers have made it a common sight on city and urban streets, and it's even been pressed into service as a response vehicle ...