The recent achievement of the smart fortwo cdi to be crowned as the 2009 MPG Marathon champion goes to show that it is more than just a vehicle with a focus on style, it has been stated.
Mick Linford recently drove the car over the marathon’s 360-mile route, where he managed to complete the journey with an average of 96.81 miles per gallon of fuel.
This was the lowest in the event’s seven-year history and shows what can be achieved by motorists if they drive economically.
However, Dermot Kelly, Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars, feels that the results also go to show that the vehicle will suit motorists wanting low costs, as well as a quirky style.
He said: “smart has always been renowned for its unique style but this fantastic miles-per-gallon result and its all-conquering emissions mean that smart now really leads the way when it comes to low ownership costs – a fact which is attracting an ever-increasing number of car buyers to the iconic brand.”
Among the vehicles from smart that have their own unique style is the new smart fortwo edition highstyle, which is finished in chocolate brown metallic and has seats that are silver metallic.
Meanwhile, the smart cdi only generates 88g/km of carbon dioxide, which enhances its low-ownership attributes.
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