Beijing - The smart fortwo made its first appearance in China at the Beijing Auto show in April of this year where Chinese auto fans got their first glimpse of the vehicle. On October 1st, Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd. will kick off the smart pre-sales ordering program. On that date, Chinese smart enthusiasts will be able to reserve any of the four specifications of smart car priced around RMB160,000 and 210,000. Customer reservations can be made at a low price of RMB388 by accessing smart’s reservation website http://china.smart.com/reserve, or calling toll-free 400-811-000 number, and also logging on WAP site by cell phones (send ,smart’ to 1065818818), or contacting local dealership. smart can also be ordered during the smart Road Show in twelve Chinese cities starting on October 1st.
The smart fortwo stands for environmentally friendly, self-confident lifestyle and total quality experience. Having driven movie stars in films like the Da Vinci Code and the Pink Panther, this vehicle is in the spotlight. Since its launch in the American market this January an ever-growing number of smart enthusiasts in the US have purchased the car and helped drive the smart trend.
Now the China market is getting a closer look at smart’s innovative style. What’s the fastest way to get behind the wheel of a smart? The smart Road Show is where to start.
The smart Road Show will run from October 1st, 2008 to February 2009 and will travel to twelve China’s most vibrant cities where drivers will be presented with a surprisingly unique way of reserving their dream car - the smart vending machine. With inserting 1 RMB coin as a token, this eye-catching apparatus will supply smart enthusiasts with a smart “cube”, a small box containing information on the smart fortwo along with reservation tips. Participants will also receive a pamphlet that will allow them to register for a test drive and reserve their own smart fortwo.
To be among the first to own this trendsetting vehicle, customers can also reserve online by logging onto the smart website or WAP via cell phone by filling in contact, preferred dealer location and model information. After submission of the online reservation fee, customers will have successfully reserved their chances to own a smart.
On September 3rd, smart celebrated its tenth birthday by selling its one millionth cars. By the time smart turns eleven, there will be even more smart owners from all over China to join in the celebration. As one of the newest cars in the market, smart appeals to drivers that pursue novel concepts, appreciate innovative design and lead fashion trends. These drivers have a strong life attitude, unique personality and a willingness to change the status-quo.
In 2002, the smart fortwo became an exhibit at the New York Museum of Modern Art, making it the only vehicle still in production to grace the halls of the world renowned centre of artistic display. Although the length of the car is only 2.7 meters, the car’s designers successfully created a surprisingly spacious interior. The design also achieved the highest standards of safety and comfort. To join the global smart trend China’s smart fans should contact local dealers, log onto the smart website or visit the smart “vending machine” with one RMB in hand.
