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ALephart
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Posted: Wed Aug 20th, 2008 02:46 pm |
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smart fortwo – model year 2009
In this info letter, we would like to brief you on the upcoming 2009 smart fortwo model. In the 2009 model,
we will introduce two new colors as well as minor changes to standard and optional equipment. Details
are below:
Start of Production: 10/1/2008
1. Color portfolio
1.1 Exterior
1.2 Interior
2. New standard equipment
3. New optional equipment
4. Communication Timeline
Info Letter
smart USA
1. Color portfolio
1.1 Exterior
The portfolio of colors for the exterior will be refreshed in the 2009 model year.
A new metallic color, “gray metallic”, will replace the current “red metallic”. The warm gray gives the smart fortwo an elegant and attractive appearance.
The second new color is “rally red”, replacing the non-metallic “light yellow”. As the name already implies, this red will be sporty and intense.
Therefore, there will continue to be six colors available for 2009 (“deep black”, “crystal white”, “rallyred”, “blue metallic”, “silver metallic”, “gray metallic”), offering along with the two tridion colors - 12
possible combinations of exterior colors. “Light yellow” and “red metallic” replacement panels and freshup
kits will still be available.
1.2 Interior
To match the new exterior color “rally red“, the interior fabric “design red” will be revised for the
passion models. The fabrics of the dashboard, the door covering and the kneepad as well as the accent
parts will be revised according to the new fabric color.
Info Letter
smart USA
2. New standard equipment
Door nets: On both the driver’s side and passenger side, door nets (instead of currently built-in hard cases)
will be available as standard in the 2009 smart fortwo. The flexible door nets will offer a bigger and more
functional storage area.
Added function for LCD display of instrument cluster: The 2009 model year instrument cluster will
include an additional indicator lamp: Loose Gas Cap Indicator. When the fuel tank cap is left open, this
indicator will warn the driver by flashing.
3. New optional equipment
Solid roof (passion coupe only): The resilient black plastic roof with a textured surface finish (standard on
the pure coupe) will now be available as an option on the passion coupe at no extra cost.
*Please note, the panorama roof will no longer be available as an option on the pure coupe.
Additional new factory-installed options are still in development. We expect final decisions on
selection and pricing in September. We will provide updates as soon as they are available.
Display ‘filler cap open”
Info Letter
smart USA
4. Communication Timeline
August 14 Letter to Dealer Network and post FAQ’s to Dealer Portal (cc: Regional Directors)
FAQ’s to smart 1 Customer Service (Including SOS)
August 21 Post details to smart USA insider
E-newsletter to smart Insiders
Email to reservation holders
August 25 Updates to smartusa.com and smart center websites Live
2009 Configurator Live
October 1 Start of production model year 2009
November 1 Market introduction of model year 2009 (not before certification approval, smart USA insider
• Email all current reservation holders
• Email all smart USA insiders
August 25
• All websites updated with 2009 model information
• 2009 Configurator changes live
NOTE – beginning on Monday, August 25, 2008, customers invited to configure their smart fortwo
will be informed they are configuring a 2009 model.
I will clean this post up when I return from my trip. Just some news now!
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I got my smart car!
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