Smart Car BRABUS Coupe

Smart ForTwo BRABUS Cabriolet - Enhanced BRABUS Smart Car Models

The smart car brabus models are a sporty upgrade available direct from the smart car dealer. Smart fortwo brabus cars offer enhancements in performance and design.

BRABUS is a German company that does after-market accessorizing. Originally, you had to get this work done after you bought your smart car, but smartUSA has now incorporated the BRABUS upgrade packages as full-fledged smart car models.

On this page, we'll look at the details for each of the models... the coupe (upgraded from the smart passion coupe) and the cabriolet (upgraded from the smart passion cabriolet model).

Smart car BRABUS models include a sporty chassis and suspension components that were developed specifically for smart cars. Also enhancing performance are large alloy wheels and effective aerodynamic elements.

In terms of design, the smart fortwo BRABUS models feature leather, brushed aluminum and stainless steel materials. The BRABUS smart car models come in stylish color combos of black with black or silver with silver.

But to get more specific about the smart car BRABUS models, let's look closer at what's included (or available as an option)...

Engine/Drivetrain

• 1.0L 3-cylinder engine
• 5-speed automated manual transmission with a stick shift
• Steering wheel paddle shifters (a second way to shift)
• Power steering

Exterior

• Panoramic roof with sun screen in the coupe model, OR...
• Fully automatic convertible top with glass rear window (cabriolet model)
• Projector beam halogen headlights
• Side indicators in yellow
• Exterior mirror trim and radiator grille in tridion color

Metallic paint, a silver tridion safety cell, fog lamps and daytime running lamps are all options.

Interior

• 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and leather gear knob
• Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
• Seat belts with belt tensioners and belt-force limiters
• Fold down passenger seat with backrest adjustment
• Safety seats with integrated headrests and safety belts
• Storage areas beside steering wheel and in both doors
• Mirror in passenger sun visor
• Lockable glove compartment
• Coin holder
• Dome light
• Heated (leather) seats

Audio

• Radio and single CD player, 2 speakers and auxiliary input jack (for an iPod or mp3 player) – smart car BRABUS coupe only

6-disc CD player and premium sound system with subwoofer and tweeters and auxiliary input jack (for an iPod or mp3 player) are an option in the BRABUS smart car coupe, but come standard in the smart fortwo BRABUS cabriolet model.

Safety

• Full-size driver and passenger airbags
• Head/Neck side airbags
• Electronic stability program (esp®) with hill start assist
• Anti-lock braking system (abs®) with electronic brake force distribution (brake assist and corner brake control)
• Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
• Safety seats with integrated headrest
• Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
• Drive lock – auto activation of the central locking system while driving
• Top tether for child restraint system
• 4-button smart key including panic button
• Tire repair kit
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Tridion safety cell

An alarm system is optional.

Functional/Electrical

• Power windows with one-touch lowering function
• Electronic and side heated mirrors
• Air conditioning with automatic temperature control
• Central locking system with remote control
• Instrument cluster with multifunctional display
• Outside temperature indicator (we love this!)
• Indicators with lane change function
• Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper/wash function
• Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper/wash function (coupe only)
• Electric rear window defroster
• Electric tailgate release
• Locking gas cap
• 12-volt socket, with cover
• Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper/wash function
• Electric rear window defroster
• Additional instruments (clock and rev counter)

Wheels/Tires

• 15" front, 17" rear BRABUS "Monoblock VII" alloy wheels
• Tire pressure monitoring system

BRABUS Only Features (all standard in both models)

• BRABUS sports suspension, lowering vehicle by
• 10mm
• BRABUS sports exahaust system with rear skirt
• in vehicle exterior color
• BRABUS front skirt and side skirts in vehicle
• exterior color
• BRABUS logo on front, rear and on fuel filler door
• BRABUS velour floor mats
• BRABUS sports pedals in brushed aluminum
• with rubber surface
• BRABUS "Monoblock VII" alloy wheels,
• 15" front/17" rear

The partnership between smart car and BRABUS has produced some really interesting enhancements to the smart car buyer who is interested in sportier looks, more robust performance or that extra touch of luxury. The smart car BRABUS models may not be right for everyone, but they will definitely appeal to certain people. How about you? Is a smart fortwo BRABUS coupe or a BRABUS smart car cabriolet in your future?