Aug 28, 2026
After expanding into larger electric SUVs and crossovers with models like the #1, #3, and the massive #5, the core question among city car purists remained: when is Smart returning to its authentic urban roots? The wait is over. The all-new Smart #2—the direct...
Jul 21, 2026
The Smart Crossblade is already legendarily bizarre. Released between June 2002 and December 2003, it stripped away the doors, the roof, and the traditional windshield, replacing them with safety bars and a tiny wind deflector. While official marketing advertised a...
Apr 29, 2026
When a Small Car Created a Big Movement In August 2009, the quiet Alpine town of Zell am See / Kaprun, Austria, became the center of the Smart universe. What started as a niche gathering quickly turned into the largest meeting of Smart enthusiasts in the world,...
Jan 3, 2026
20 Years Ago: Smart’s Winter Challenges — A Look Back Inspired by SPIEGEL TV This article is inspired by a classic SPIEGEL TV report from the early 2000s, which examined the winter driving behavior and safety challenges of the original Smart models. A Small Car That...
Dec 30, 2025
The SAM unit (Signal Acquisition Module) on the Smart Fortwo 450, equipped with a 0.7 petrol engine, serves as the central electrical hub of the car. It manages power distribution, fuses, relays, and communication between multiple vehicle systems, including lighting,...
Nov 19, 2025
The One and Only Smart Roadster With a Manual Gearbox – The Secret Brabus/AMG Prototype When you think of the Smart Roadster, one thing always comes to mind:that quirky 6-speed automated gearbox. Loved by some, criticized by many — especially for its slow, hesitant...
Nov 5, 2025
In the world of compact urban cars, few models combine flair, ingenuity and practicality quite like the Smart ForFour (454). The Smart ForFour Style Concept introduced in 2005 brought bold design ideas and vibrant styling cues to the four-door city car category,...
Aug 9, 2025
At Despre Smarturi, we’ve always been passionate about unique travel experiences. From discovering the engineering marvels at The Classic Remise Düsseldorf to immersing ourselves in the history of technology at Technik Museen – Sinsheim Speyer, our journeys are often...
Jul 25, 2025
Ok then, let’s take it to step by step. There are different cases and we will try to take each of these situations. 1. The key battery is dead. Considering the Smart ForTwo 450, you can’t open the doors if the car battery is dead. What you can do, is to...
Jun 27, 2025
A real crash between a Smart ForTwo 450 Facelift and a Ferrari 458...
