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 2012 smart fortwo passion cabriolet

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MSRP: $17,690
Invoice: $16,452

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 34    HWY: 38    CMB: 36
Engine/Fuel: 3 Cyl Gas
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 2 Door/Convertible,CVT
Drive Type: RWD
New model status: Reskin

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $17,690
  • Invoice Price: $16,452
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 48
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
  • Rust (Month): 48
  • Rust (Mileage): 50000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 1.0-Liter, I3, 12-Valve, DOHC, MP Engine; Rear/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 70@5800, Torque Of 68@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty for 48-Months, 50,000-Miles
  • ULEV II Emissions
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 1.0L I3
  • Displacement (CC): 999
  • Fuel System: MPFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 70@5800
  • Torque @ RPM: 68@4500
  • Turbo: N
  • Compression ratio: 11.4
  • Cylinders: 3
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 5800
  • Bore X Stroke: 2.83x3.22
  • Fuel Type: Gas

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 50.5
  • Track Rear: 54.5
  • Ground Clearance (in): 5.2
  • Overall Length (in): 106.1
  • Overall Width (in): 61.4
  • Overall Height (in): 60.7
  • Wheelbase (in): 73.5
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1852
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 2
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 2
  • Headroom front (in): 39.7
  • Hip room front (in): 45.4
  • Leg room front (in): 41.2
  • Shoulder room front (in): 48.0

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: N/A
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Not listed
  • Rear Spoiler: N/A
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Time Delay
    • Automatic High/Low Beam Control Twin Projector Beam Halogen Headlights
    • Black Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding and Black Exterior Door Handles
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Multi-Color Paint
    • Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Not listed
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Not listed
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Not listed
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Interior Air Filter
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Not listed
  • CD Player: Option
  • DVD Player: Not listed
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: Not listed
  • Subwoofer: Standard
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • Memory Device Reader
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Not listed
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Not listed
  • Cruise Control: Option
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Not listed
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: Not listed
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Option
  • Tachometer: Option
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Option
  • Instrumentation
    • Automatic/Delayed Locking and Automatic Headlights
    • Digital Clock
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator For Oil Level
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Transmission
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Warning Lights Include Coolant Temperature, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition, Low Coolant, Low Fuel, Oil Low and Oil Pressure
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Standard
  • Cornering Lights: Not listed
  • Daytime Running Lights: Option
  • Fog Lights: Not listed
  • Halogen Headlights: Standard
  • Headlight Washers: N/A
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: N/A
  • Removable/Convertible Top: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Hard Top
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: Not listed
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Not listed
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: Not listed
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: Not listed
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: Not listed
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels Front 15-in. X 4.5-in. and Rear 15-in. X 5.5-in.
    • Front P155/60TR15 BSW All-Season and Rear P175/55TR15 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Spare Tire Credit/Delete
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: N/A
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: Standard
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: N/A
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: Standard
  • Rear Wiper: Not listed
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Front Power Windows With Front One-Touch Down
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Passenger Vanity Mirror
    • Rain Sensing Vehicle Speed Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Tinted Glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Driver Airbag
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fixed Hoop Safety Rollbar
  • Front Dual Knee Airbags
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Locking Fuel Filler
  • Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate
  • Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote With Automatic Locking
  • Radio Anti-Theft
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Brake Assistance
  • Front Power 279-mm Solid Disc and Rear Power 203-mm Solid Drum Brakes
  • Hill Start Control
  • Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
  • Vehicle Stability Control System

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*NHTSA Test Results

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    Crash Test Data for 2012 smart

    No crash test data exists.

     

    Service Bulletins for 2012 smart

    2012 SMART FORTWO
    Bulletin Number: LI07.04-P-059726
    Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes - P2237 & P2626.
    Bulletin Number: LI07.61-P-063263
    Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000
    Bulletin Number: LI29.10-P-051288
    Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly
    Bulletin Number: LI35.30-P-061135
    Slight leakage at right side shaft
    Bulletin Number: LI46.35-P-064622
    Noise from area of electric steering
    Bulletin Number: LI54 00-P-067822
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI54.10-P-055824
    Charging complaints - Initial analysis
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067823
    Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97)
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067824
    Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800)
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068383
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068625
    Vehicle does not start
    Bulletin Number: LI5410P069138
    Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great
    Bulletin Number: LI54.25-P-068219
    Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored
    Bulletin Number: LI54.30-P-061127
    Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full"
    Bulletin Number: LI80.20-P-064069
    Outside door handle does not return to end position
    Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-061700
    ATA goes off
    Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-068067
    ATA triggers without obvious cause
    Bulletin Number: LI8260P063836
    Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available
    Bulletin Number: LI8260P069270
    Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN
    Bulletin Number: LI82 70-P-067315
    smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible
    Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-053710
    Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527
    Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-061173
    smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control
    Bulletin Number: LI83 30-P-066810
    Switching noise from climate relay
    Bulletin Number: LI83.30-P-068109
    Condenser leaking
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-00.00/07
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-42.45/01
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54
    SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.00/06
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10/07A
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10-09
    Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10/09
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-58.20/02
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SM-B-98.10/02
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

     

    Recalls for 2012 smart

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