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Old 06-06-2006, 10:37 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Smart likely to launch in US

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Originally Posted by warot
On top of that, a Mini has performance to match the looks while the Smart doesn't offer anything really. I heard their fuel economy is quite terrible too.
Their fuel economy is around 50 mpg, if that's quite terrible then you must be on a bike!

I think when it comes to the US, it will become a niche vehicle... You will see it in the big cities, and it will also become popular among celebrities. It will probably become like a fashion statement more than anything. I wouldn't expect Mini-type sales though, but neither did Mini when they came, so you never know.
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