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The 2009 Smart ForTwo lineup gains a new sporty model. Otherwise, this subcompact car is largely unchanged following its model-year 2008 introduction in the U.S. ForTwo is the smallest and shortest car available for the mass market in North America. The ForTwo is an ultra-compact two-seater designed and built by the Smart company, a division of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz. Smart has partnered with U.S. dealership network Penske Automotive Group, Inc. to form Smart USA, and the company sells the ForTwo in approximately 70 select Mercedes-Benz- and stand-alone dealerships across the country.

Two-door coupe and convertible body styles are offered. The sole engine is a 71-hp 1.0-liter 3-cylinder that teams with a 5-speed automated manual transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection. Coupes in base-level Pure trim come with manual mirrors and windows and a fold-flat passenger seat. Up-level Passion coupes add a add air conditioning, alloy wheels, and power windows and mirrors.

The Cabriolet convertible has a power soft top with heated glass rear window. New for 2009 are the sporty BRABUS coupe and convertible, which include a sport suspension, leather upholstery, and heated seats.

The 2010 Smart ForTwo is largely unchanged. ForTwo is the smallest and shortest car available for the mass market in North America. The ForTwo is an ultra-compact 2-seater designed and built by the Smart company, a division of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz. Smart vehicles are sold at approximately 70 select Mercedes-Benz and stand-alone dealerships across the U.S.

Two-door coupe and convertible body styles are offered. The sole engine is a 71-horsepower 1.0-liter 3-cylinder that teams with a 5-speed automated-manual transmission that behaves much like an automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection.

Coupes come in base-level Pure trim with manual mirrors and windows and a fold-flat passenger seat. Up-level Passion coupes add air conditioning, alloy wheels, and power windows and mirrors. The Cabriolet convertible has a power soft top with heated-glass rear window. The top-end BRABUS coupe and convertible have a sport suspension, leather upholstery, and heated