MONTVALE, N.J-- The smart utility vehicle (suv), scheduled for launch in 2006, will bear the name smart formore. This vehicle will also mark the company's entrance into the US market. With the introduction of the new model, suited to all roads and driving conditions, smart will be represented in the world's largest automotive market for the first time. The four-wheel drive smart formore will also be launched in the company's other core markets.
Starting in 2006, the smart formore will be built in the plant in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. The plant has a capacity of 60,000 cars per year. In a full sales year, smart plans to sell half of these in the USA and half in its other core markets.
"With the smart formore we will be applying the typical smart characteristics of innovation, functionality and joie de vivre to the SUV sector. The new smart model will be a distinctive vehicle, unique in the market -- enough so that we translate 'suv' as 'smart' utility vehicle," explained Andreas Renschler, President of smart gmbh. "The smart formore will provide a driving experience loaded with adrenaline -- off road as well as on -- expressive design and a high utility value. It is the ideal model to launch the smart brand in the US market."
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