Smart Forfour
Smart EQ Forfour | |
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City car (A) (2014–2021) | |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Chronology | |
Successor | Smart #1 (EQ Forfour) |
The Smart Forfour (stylized as "smart forfour") is a
Petrol-powered Forfour was discontinued in 2019 as production of all Smart internal combustion models ended at that time. Production of the EQ Forfour ended in 2021.[2][3] It was indirectly replaced by the larger Smart #1 crossover.
First generation (W454; 2004)
First generation (W454) | |
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automated manual (Softouch)[5] | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Length | 3,752 mm (147.7 in) |
Width | 1,684 mm (66.3 in) |
Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
Production
The car was produced at the
The Smart Forfour was phased out from production in 2006 due to slow sales.[6]
Equipment
Depending on the version, it came equipped with ESP, ABS (standard on all models), 14-inch or 15-inch alloy wheels or, optional, 16-inch ones (17-inch on the Brabus model), safety cell, a panoramic sunroof (or, optional, electric sunroof), height-adjustable driver seat, illuminated glove box, radio/CD-player, fog lights, front and side airbags (standard on all models), alarm, automatic air conditioning, electric front windows, and as options - multifunctional steering wheel, shift paddles, heated front seats, lounge seats, navigation and color display with telephone keypad or DVD navigation with a larger display, CD changer, window bags, rain sensor, automatic lights on the system (in poor visibility), leather package.[7]
Marketing
The sales brochures state that the interior "is designed around the concept of a lounge"; to test this,
Following Smart's initial success for the fortwo in the U.S., and due to surprisingly high popularity in the Forfour, former Mercedes-Benz exec Rainer Schmückle revealed that officials were considering relaunching the car.[8]
Forfour Brabus (2005)
Forfour Brabus is a version of Smart Forfour tuned by Brabus with a turbocharged Mitsubishi 4G15 engine rated 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp), 27 PS (20 kW; 27 hp) more than the Mitsubishi Colt CZT. It can reach a maximum speed of 221 km/h (137 mph) and accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.9 seconds.
Engines
Engine | Code | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) | Combined consumption | CO2 emissions | Production years |
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Petrol engines | ||||||||||
1.0 12v | M134 E11 red. | I3 |
1,124 cc | 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) at 5500 rpm | 92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm | 158 km/h (98 mph) | 15.3 s | 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg‑imp) | 128 g/km | 2005–2006 |
1.1 12v | M134 E11 | I3 | 1,124 cc | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 6000 rpm | 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) at 3500 rpm | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 13.4 s | 7.0 L/100 km (40 mpg‑imp) | 130 g/km | 2004–2006 |
1.3 16v | M135 E13 | I4 |
1,332 cc | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 5250 rpm | 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 10.8 s | 7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg‑imp) | 138 g/km | 2004–2006 |
1.5 16v | M135 E15 | I4 | 1,499 cc | 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) at 6000 rpm | 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 9.8 s | 7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg‑imp) | 145 g/km | 2004–2006 |
1.5 16v Brabus | M122 E15 AL | I4 turbo | 1,468 cc | 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) at 6000 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 3500 rpm | 221 km/h (137 mph) | 6.9 s | 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg‑imp) | 159 g/km | 2005–2006 |
Diesel engines | ||||||||||
1.5 12v cdi 50 kW | OM639 DE15 LA red. | I3 | 1,493 cc | 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) at 4000 rpm | 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 1800 rpm | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 13.9 s | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp) | 121 g/km | 2004–2006 |
1.5 12v cdi 70 kW | OM639 DE15 LA | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 4000 rpm | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1800 rpm | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 10.5 s | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp) | 121 g/km | 2004–2006 |
The 1.5 L (92 in3) common direct injection (cdi) diesel engine, is a three-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine derived from the four-cylinder used in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and is available with either 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) or 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp).
Transmissions
All models could be equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic (Softouch) transmission, except the 1.0-liter version and the Brabus version, which could only use 5-speed manual transmissions.
Second generation (W453; 2014)
Second generation (W453) | |
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dual-clutch | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,490 mm (98.0 in) |
Length | 3,495 mm (137.6 in) |
Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) |
The second-generation Forfour was jointly developed with Renault, reportedly sharing approximately 70% of its parts with the third-generation Renault Twingo, while retaining the trademark hemispherical steel safety cell, marketed as the Tridion cell.[9] The Fortwo is assembled at Smartville, and the Forfour is manufactured alongside the Renault Twingo 3 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.[10] Smartville, where the W450 and W451 build series have been manufactured, underwent a 200 million euro upgrade beginning in mid-2013, in preparation for the C453 Fortwo. The second generation Forfour, along with the new Fortwo went on sale in October, shortly after their debuting at the Paris Motor Show.[citation needed]
The Smart Fortwo and Forfour is offered with a choice of manual transmission or double-clutch automatic[11][12] — and no longer with the Getrag automated manual. Both models feature a wider track, overall width increased by 10 cm (over the second generation Fortwo), improved ride and improved noise isolation.[13]
For the third generation, Autoweek projected that Daimler consulted with Ford to learn about Ford's 1.0-litre turbocharged inline 3-cylinder engine, in turn sharing information about its own Euro 6 stratified lean-burn gasoline engines.[14]
The launch model "edition #1" was a limited period version, presented in Tempodrom, Berlin.[15][16] Delivery is scheduled to commence in November 2014 with the Forfour 52 kW and 66 kW models to follow in December 2014, and twinamic dual-clutch transmission models in the spring of 2015.[17]
Smart Fourjoy concept (2013)
Smart Fourjoy concept includes Smart's signature Tridion cell in polished full-aluminium, tail lights integrated in the Tridion cell, spherical instrument cluster, raised smart lettering milled from aluminium on the side skirts, pearlescent white on the bumpers, front bonnet and tailgate; headlamps without a glass cover, U-shaped daytime running lights, LED front and tail lights, transparent petroleum-coloured moulded wind deflector at the top of the front windscreen, on the A-pillars on the sides and on the rear roof spoiler; rear dark chrome seats, a piping-like line with the same petroleum colour as the plexiglass accents on the exterior, instrument panel with convex surface and touch-sensitive operating functions, spherical instrument cluster, single-spoke steering wheel, two smartphones mounted on the dashboard and on the centre tunnel, 55 kW magneto-electric motor, 17.6kWh lithium-ion battery, 22 kW onboard charger, two electrically driven skateboards on the roof, helmets under the rear seats, a high-definition camera.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show (without doors and roof).[18][19]
Concept plug-in hybrid conversion
A concept version, never manufactured, of the Smart Forfour was converted as a
Electric version
This section needs to be updated.(July 2017) |
In 2013, Daimler projected it would produce an electric version of the Smart Forfour during the second generation of production, for launch in 2015.
It used a rear-mounted 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor with a peak torque of 160 N⋅m (120 lbf⋅ft) and is fitted with a 17.6 kW-hr battery.
Powertrain
Petrol engines | |||
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Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
Forfour 45 kW | 2015–2017 | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) I3 | 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)@?, ?@? |
Forfour 52 kW | 2014–2019 | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) I3 | 71 PS (52 kW; 70 hp)@?, 91 N⋅m (67 lbf⋅ft)@2850 |
Forfour 66 kW | 2014–2019 | 898 cc (54.8 cu in) I3 turbo | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)@?, 135 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft)@2500 |
Forfour Brabus | 2016–2018 | 898 cc (54.8 cu in) I3 turbo | 108 PS (79 kW; 107 hp)@?, 175 N⋅m (129 lbf⋅ft)@2500 |
Electric motor | |||
Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
EQ Forfour | 2017–2021 | synchronous electric motor | 82 PS (60 kW), 160 N⋅m (118 lbf⋅ft) |
All petrol models are available with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed twinamic dual-clutch transmission.
Sales
248,856 second-generation Forfour have been produced, 14.9% of them (32,326 units) being electric models.[26]
References
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- ^ "Say hello to the new all-electric Smart range". Top Gear. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ^ "Smart EQ ForFour Production Ends To Make Room For Future Growth". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ^ "Smart forfour 66kW Perfect specs and photos • Auto Types". July 10, 2020.
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- ^ John Neff. "SMART forfour production ends - Mitsubishi and DaimlerChrysler part ways". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- ^ Smart Forfour, the prices 2005, Smart UK, 6 September 2005
- ^ "Comeback planned for Smart ForFour". Motor Authority. 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- ^ "Das ist keine Geheimniskrämerei (in German)". Manager Magazine Online, Wilfried Eckl-Dorna, Nov 18, 2013.
- ^ "New Renault Twingo spotted". Autocar.
- ^ "AUTO UND TECHNIK: Das Kuckucksei (in German)". Focus Magazine, March 17, 2014.
- ^ "The Smart rehearsing the Snow Waltz (in German)". Autobild, 3/17/2014.
- ^ "Baptism by Fire in the Snow (in German)". Automobil Revue, 21 March 2014, Thomas Geiger. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014.
- ^ "Daimler consults Ford on turbo three-cylinder engine development". Nick Gibbs, Automotive News, 5/24/2013.
- ^ "World premiere of the new Smart Fortwo and Forfour on 16 July in Berlin - In the thick of the action: experience the new smart generation celebrating its debut via live stream from the Tempodrom".
- ^ "Next Smart Fortwo, Forfour to debut July 16, previewed in design sketches". Autoblog.
- ^ "Prices start at less than €11,000: At the starting line: the new smart generation".
- ^ "FourJoy reveals stats of Smart ForFour". Automotive News. September 9, 2013.
- ^ "Smart jumps Fourjoy in Germany [w/video]". Autoblog.
- ^ "Gaia: Gaia". Gaia-akku.com. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- ^ "A plug-in Hybrid that can go 84". Gadgetell.com. 2006-12-12. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- ^ Mike Szostech. "Smart ForFour Electric Drive confirmed for 2015". My Electric Car Forums. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ Morgan-Freelander, Tom (3 January 2022). "Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch". Autocar. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ a b Ingram, Alex (25 January 2020). "New Smart EQ ForFour 2020 review". AutoExpress. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Smart Forfour Electric Drive 2017-2019 review". Autocar. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Slovenia's Revoz terminates production of Smart Forfour model - report". seenews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
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