Smart ForTwo Iceshine won't make your hair look any better
Fri, 15 Jun 2012
The Smart ForTwo Iceshine is a special edition based on the model's Passion trim level, while Ice Shine is a variety of Pantene. Coming in white and a special azure blue, the vehicular Iceshine matches those exterior colors with white alloys and white mirrors to give the Smartfortwo a positively twenty-five year-old feel. Other equipment includes LED daytime running lamps, "leather effect" seats, and a three-spoke leather steering wheel. Interior trim is done up in – you guessed it – white, including the rings around the Fortwo's instrumentation. Frankly, we're finding all of this about as exciting as washing your hair.
Smart will be looking to push only 1,800 of these onto the German market, starting at just over $18,000 for the coupe and roughly $22,000 for the convertible.
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At dealers from October 2012: All white, or sky blue?
Stuttgart, Jun 14, 2012
The latest smart fortwo special model is the 'edition iceshine', which combines a fresh, cheeky look with chic equipment details. This exciting special model can be preordered in white or exclusive azure blue from June, while the first vehicles in this limited series will be rolled out to dealers in October 2012. The smart fortwo edition iceshine is available as a coupé or cabrio, with a 52kW mhd petrol engine or a 62kW petrol engine. Prices start at €14,490.
The smart fortwo edition iceshine is the latest in a long line of attractive special models from smart, and shows once again how extensively this two-seater can be customised. Its appearance is unusual. The tridion safety cell comes in white, while the bodypanels are available in a choice of two attractive colours: white, or an azure blue specially developed for this edition. Other exclusives include the white alloy wheels, with their new 3-double-spoke design and wide tyres in size 175/55 R 15 (front) and 195/50 R 15 (rear). These tie in nicely with the white tridion safety cell and door mirror caps. The LED daytime driving lights and special logo on the mirror triangle also identify this edition.
The sporty, top-flight feel continues in the interior: all edition iceshine models come with exclusive leather-effect seats with a white fabric insert on the backrest and white stitching, plus a 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles and white stitching. The rings round the dashboard instruments and some contrast components are also white. The audio system basic, comprising an RDS radio with USB and AUX ports for your MP3 or CD player, two integrated loudspeakers and an additional drawer below the operating unit, is fitted as standard – as are the exclusive floor mats.
Limited to 1,800 vehicles, this model is based on the passion equipment line. Among other standard features, it therefore comes with the softouch automatic gear programme, electric windows, air conditioning with automatic temperature control, and a panoramic roof with sunblind. Electric power steering, heated seats, a lockable glove compartment, the smart sound system with five loudspeakers and other optional extras are also available.
What is more, the smart audio system navigation/multimedia, black leather-effect instrument panel, BRABUS 3-spoke sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift and smart cradle for the iPhone® 3/3GS and 4/4S are available for the edition iceshine at special prices.
Here is an overview of the pricing:
Engine/power, Engine type, Engine capacity, Price in € in Germany (incl. 19% VAT)
smart fortwo edition iceshine coupé
1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd, 3-cyl. in-line naturally aspirated engine, 999 cc, 14,490.00
1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol, 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine, 999 cc, 15,060.00
smart fortwo edition iceshine cabrio
1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd, 3-cyl. in-line naturally aspirated engine, 999 cc, 17,580.00
1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol, 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine, 999 cc, 18,150.00
By Jeff Sabatini
See also: Smart ForTwo Brabus Electric Drive is a black and green upgrade, Smart unveiling Brabus-edition Fortwo EV, e-bike in Geneva.