smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG), is pleased to announce its dealership network of 74 smart dealerships across the United States. In the U.S., 68 dealers located in 31 states have been certified by smart USA as ready for business and are expected to begin retailing vehicles in January, subject to licensing and other required approvals. The remaining six dealerships are expected to commence retailing vehicles throughout 2008 upon completion of their facilities and obtaining licensing approval.
"We carefully selected dealers across the country who can best represent the smart brand, said Dave Schembri, president of smart USA. "Each dealer participated in our detailed qualification process, including an assessment of reputation for exceptional customer care. We are very pleased with our dealership network and we welcome our dealers to the smart family.
smart USA dealerships will be branded as "smart center with the city name (for example - the dealership in Beverly Hills, California will be called - smart center Beverly Hills). The exterior will feature a distinctive black façade with a dramatic entrance featuring the smart logo overhead. Each showroom will showcase multiple vehicles and will sport the brand's signature black, yellow and white logo colors. The ceiling, walls and floor will be brilliant white so the cars are the center of attention on the showroom floor. Other dealership features include open sales consultation stations, a tridion safety cell and a smart boutique where customers may purchase the latest in smart merchandise.
Dealers will sell three trim levels of the smart fortwo. The pure coupe will retail starting at $11,590a, the passion coupe will retail starting at $13,590a and the well-equipped passion cabriolet will retail starting at $16,590a. Complete information about pricing, standard equipment and options can be found at www.smartusa.com.
Anticipated opening dates for authorized smart USA dealerships are indicated below and are subject to change. An updated list of authorized dealerships can be found on the company's website at www.smartusa.com. Please contact each individual dealership for additional information, including exact opening dates.
a Expected prices exclude tax, license, registration, destination charge and options.
Dealer Contact Names and Numbers are for PRESS only - not for public information.
Official smart USA Dealers
State |  | Dealership Name and City Location |  | Market |
Arizona |  | smart center Chandler - Approx. opening date mid-January |  | Phoenix |
7450 West Orchid Lane | ||||
Chandler, AZ 85226 | ||||
Tracy Gurnett | ||||
(480) 421-4341 | ||||
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California | smart center Beverly Hills - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | ||
9250 Beverly Blvd. | ||||
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 | ||||
Vinnie Mandzak | ||||
(310) 248-4219 | ||||
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smart center Santa Barbara - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | |||
401 S. Hope Ave | ||||
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 | ||||
Duane Sanders | ||||
(805) 563-4206 |  | |||
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smart center Laguna Niguel - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | |||
One Star Drive | ||||
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 | ||||
Mark Derengowski |  | |||
(949) 347-7627 | ||||
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smart center West Covina - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | |||
2010 East Garvey Avenue South | ||||
West Covina, CA 91791 |  | |||
Verone Pangilinan | ||||
(626) 430-3710 | ||||
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smart center Riverside - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | |||
8505 Indiana Avenue |  | |||
Riverside, CA 92504 | ||||
Steve Kienle | ||||
(951) 688-3332 | ||||
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smart center Universal City - Approx. opening date mid-January | Los Angeles | |||
4227 Lankershim Boulevard | ||||
North Hollywood, CA 91603 | ||||
Ken Crossman | ||||
(818) 762-7875 | ||||
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smart center Sacramento - Approx. opening date mid-January | Sacramento | |||
2625 Arden Way |  | |||
Sacramento, CA 95825 | ||||
Richard Niello | ||||
(916) 643-7300 | ||||
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smart center San Francisco - Approx. opening date mid-January | San Francisco | |||
500 8th Street | ||||
San Francisco, CA 94103 | ||||
Ash Zaki | ||||
(415) 553-4268 | ||||
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 | smart center San Jose - Approx. opening date mid-January | San Jose | ||
 | 3940 Stevens Creek Boulevard |  | ||
San Jose, CA 95129 | ||||
David Meese | ||||
(408) 247-9034 | ||||
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smart center San Diego - Approx. opening date mid-January | San Diego | |||
4750 Kearny Mesa Road | ||||
San Diego, CA 92111 | ||||
 | Paul Ramplin |  | ||
(858) 569-6900 | ||||
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Colorado | smart center Denver - Approx. opening date in February | Denver | ||
2855 S. Broadway | ||||
Englewood, CO 80113 | ||||
Trang Hamm |  | |||
(503) 372-7539 | ||||
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Connecticut | smart center Hartford - Approx. opening date mid-January | Hartford | ||
650 Connecticut Blvd. | ||||
East Hartford, CT 06108 | ||||
 | Kevin Warriner |  | ||
(860) 290-6134 | ||||
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smart center Fairfield - Approx. opening date mid-January | Fairfield | |||
80 Commerce Drive | ||||
Fairfield, CT 06825 |  | |||
Randall Seymore | ||||
(203) 368-6725 | ||||
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Florida | smart center Jacksonville - Approx. opening date mid-January | Jacksonville | ||
7018 Blanding Blvd. |  | |||
Jacksonville, FL 32244 | ||||
Timothy O'Sullivan | ||||
(904) 726-3359 | ||||
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smart center Sarasota - Approx. opening date mid-January | Sarasota/Ft. Myers | |||
4821 Clark Road |  | |||
Sarasota, FL 34233 |  | |||
Wade Tucker | ||||
(941) 924-3019 | ||||
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smart center Weston - Approx. opening date mid-January | South Florida | |||
3500 Weston Road |  | |||
Davie, FL 33331 | ||||
Rick Case | ||||
(954) 377-7400 | ||||
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smart center Palm Beach - Approx. opening date mid-January | South Florida | |||
3974 Okeechobee Blvd. | ||||
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 | ||||
Brian Sattar | ||||
(561) 248-1186 | ||||
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smart center Coral Gables - Approx. opening date in February | South Florida | |||
272 Valencia Ave. | ||||
Coral Gables, FL 33134 | ||||
Denie Freyer |  | |||
 | (305) 445-8593 x477 |  | ||
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smart center Tampa Bay - Approx. opening date in | Tampa/Clearwater | |||
February | ||||
3800 W Hillsborough Ave. | ||||
Tampa, FL 33614 | ||||
Frank Cuteri |  | |||
 | (813) 870-0010 | |||
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smart center Clearwater - Approx. opening date in | Tampa/Clearwater | |||
February | ||||
19820 US 19 North | ||||
Clearwater, FL 33764 |  | |||
 | Philip Lokey | |||
(727) 432-1122 | ||||
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smart center Orlando - Approx. opening date mid-January | Orlando | |||
8675 Commodity Circle | ||||
Orlando, FL 32819 |  | |||
Julie Morelli | ||||
(407) 992-3250 | ||||
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Georgia | Atlanta | |||
2799 Piedmont Road | ||||
Atlanta, GA 30305 |  | |||
 | Grene Baranco | |||
(404) 846-3500 | ||||
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Illinois | smart center Lake Bluff - Approx. opening date mid-January | Chicago | ||
775 Rockland Road |  | |||
 | Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | |||
Barry Taylor | ||||
(847) 283-8256 | ||||
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smart center Lincolnwood - Approx. opening date mid-January | Chicago | |||
 | 4255 West Touhy Avenue | |||
Lincolnwood, IL 60712 | ||||
Josh Dreyer | ||||
(847) 933-7823 | ||||
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Indiana | smart center Indianapolis - Approx. opening date mid-January | Indianapolis | ||
4000 East 96th Street |  | |||
Indianapolis, IN 46240 | ||||
Linda Pettenaro | ||||
(317) 580-6801 | ||||
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Kansas | smart center Merriam - Approx. opening date mid-January | Kansas City | ||
9400 West 65th Street | ||||
Merriam, KS 66203 | ||||
Marion Battaglia | ||||
(913) 677-3300 | ||||
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Kentucky | smart center Louisville - Approx. opening date mid-January | Louisville | ||
2400 Blankenbaker Parkway | ||||
Louisville, KY 40299 | ||||
Dick Swope | ||||
(502) 499-5006 |  | |||
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Maryland | smart center Germantown - Approx. opening date mid-January | Washington, D.C. | ||
19750 Germantown Road | ||||
Germantown, MD 20874 |  | |||
 | Farokh Bagha | |||
(301) 601-5573 |  | |||
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smart center Annapolis - Approx. opening date mid-January | Baltimore | |||
324 Sixth Street | ||||
Annapolis, MD 21403 | ||||
Brian Fader |  | |||
 | (443) 875-0444 | |||
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Massachusetts | smart center Boston - Approx. opening date mid-January | Boston | ||
259 McGrath Highway | ||||
Somerville, MA 02145 | ||||
Jeff Davis |  | |||
 | (617) 666-4100 | |||
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smart center Lynnfield - Approx. opening date mid-January | Boston | |||
385 Broadway | ||||
Lynnfield, MA 01940 |  | |||
 | Jeff Davis | |||
(617) 666-4100 | ||||
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Michigan | smart center Bloomfield - Approx. opening date mid-January | Detroit | ||
 | 1765 S. Telegraph | |||
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 | ||||
Joe Ziniti | ||||
(248) 648-2453 | ||||
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Minnesota | smart center Bloomington - Approx. opening date mid-January | Minneapolis/St. Paul | ||
8033 Knox Avenue |  | |||
Bloomington, MN 55431 | ||||
Gene Backer | ||||
(952) 837-6363 | ||||
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Missouri | smart center Creve Coeur - Approx. opening date mid-January | St. Louis | ||
11830 Olive St. Rd. | ||||
Creve Coeur, MO 63141 | ||||
Glenn Boland | ||||
(314) 919-8002 |  | |||
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Nebraska | smart center La Vista - Approx. opening date mid-January | Omaha | ||
7010 S. 124th Circle | ||||
LaVista, NE 68128 | ||||
Tyrone Williams | ||||
(402) 339-3131 |  | |||
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New Jersey | smart center Englewood - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | ||
24 Grand Avenue | ||||
Englewood, NJ 07631 | ||||
Joseph Agresta Jr. |  | |||
(201) 567-1400 | ||||
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smart center Edison - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | |||
910 U.S. Route One | ||||
Edison, NJ 08817 | ||||
Doug Wells | ||||
(732) 549-6600 | ||||
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smart center Cherry Hill - Approx. opening date mid-January | Philadelphia | |||
 | 2151 Rte 70 West |  | ||
 | Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 | |||
Mike Hartung | ||||
(856) 663-3200 | ||||
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New Mexico | smart center Albuquerque - Approx. opening date mid-January | Albuquerque | ||
1220 Renaissance NE | ||||
Albuquerque, NM 87107 | ||||
Carlos Garcia | ||||
(505) 999-2500 | ||||
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New York | smart center Latham - Approx. opening date mid-January | Albany/Schenectady | ||
1111 Troy-Schenectady Road | ||||
Latham, NY 12110 | ||||
Maria Dunning | ||||
(518) 724-1015 x124 | ||||
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 | smart center Buffalo - Approx. opening date mid-January | Buffalo | ||
8185 Main Street | ||||
Williamsville, NY 14221 | ||||
Brooke Arber | ||||
(716) 633-0088 | ||||
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smart center Manhattan - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | |||
536 W. 41 Street | ||||
New York, NY 10036 | ||||
Blair Creed | ||||
(212) 629-1610 | ||||
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smart center Roslyn - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | |||
1600 Northern Blvd. | ||||
Roslyn, NY 11576 | ||||
Joe Stanco | ||||
(516) 625-1600 | ||||
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 | smart center White Plains - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | ||
460 Tarrytown Road | ||||
White Plains, NY 10607 | ||||
Jack Calamusa | ||||
(917) 817-7944 | ||||
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smart center Smithtown - Approx. opening date mid-January | New York City | |||
463 Middle Country Rd. | ||||
St. James, NY 11780 | ||||
Nancy Buzzetta | ||||
(631) 265-2204 |  | |||
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North Carolina | smart center South Charlotte - Approx. opening date mid-January | Charlotte | ||
950 N. Polk Street | ||||
Pineville, NC 28134 | ||||
Karen McKemie |  | |||
 | (704) 889-4455 | |||
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smart center Cary - Approx. opening date mid-January | Raleigh | |||
2400 Auto Park Blvd. |  | |||
 | Cary, NC 27511 |  | ||
 | Keith Elks | |||
(919) 876-5432 | ||||
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smart center Winston-Salem - Approx. opening date mid-January | Winston-Salem | |||
691 Jonestown Road |  | |||
Winston-Salem, NC 27103 | ||||
Tim Cooper | ||||
(336) 760-4580 | ||||
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Ohio | smart center Bedford - Approx. opening date mid-January | Cleveland | ||
99 Broadway |  | |||
 | Bedford, OH 44146 | |||
Jed Hunter | ||||
(440) 359-1560 | ||||
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smart center Easton - Approx. opening date February | Columbus | |||
4300 Morse Crossing |  | |||
 | Columbus, OH 43219 | |||
Brian Kramer | ||||
(614) 291-2007 | ||||
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Oklahoma | smart center Tulsa - Approx. opening date mid-January | Tulsa | ||
9393 S. Memorial |  | |||
 | Tulsa, OK 74133 | |||
Greg Kach | ||||
(918) 249-9393 | ||||
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Oregon | smart center Portland - Approx. opening date mid-January | Portland | ||
9215 SW Canyon Road |  | |||
Portland, OR 97225 | ||||
Trang Hamm | ||||
(503) 372-7539 | ||||
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Pennsylvania | smart center Devon - Approx. opening date mid-January | Philadelphia | ||
215 West Lancaster Avenue |  | |||
Devon, PA 19333 | ||||
Tom Lathbury | ||||
(610) 848-7627 | ||||
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smart center Pittsburgh - Approx. opening date mid-January | Pittsburgh | |||
4709 Baum Blvd. | ||||
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | ||||
Gregg Szabatura | ||||
(412) 683-5000 | ||||
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Rhode Island | smart center Warwick - Approx. opening date mid-January | Providence | ||
1557 Bald Hill Road - 2nd Floor | ||||
Warwick, RI 02886 | ||||
Marcel Valois | ||||
(401) 824-2252 | ||||
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Tennessee | smart center Knoxville - Approx. opening date mid-January | Knoxville | ||
10131 Parkside Drive | ||||
Knoxville, TN 37922 | ||||
Bill Priddy | ||||
(865) 777-2222 | ||||
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Texas | smart center Dallas - Approx. opening date mid-January | Dallas | ||
6113 Lemmon Avenue | ||||
Dallas, TX 75209 | ||||
Ken Schnitzer | ||||
(214) 443-8211 |  | |||
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 | smart center San Antonio - Approx. opening date mid-January | San Antonio | ||
10739 I-H 10 West | ||||
San Antonio, TX 78230 | ||||
April Ancira | ||||
(210) 558-1500 | ||||
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smart center Sugar Land - Approx. opening date mid-January | Houston | |||
15625 SW Freeway | ||||
Sugar Land, TX 77478 | ||||
James Sparks | ||||
(281) 207-1550 |  | |||
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smart center Houston North - Approx. opening date mid-January | Houston | |||
17510 I-45 North | ||||
Houston, TX 77090 | ||||
Daniel Agnew |  | |||
 | (972) 628-4652 | |||
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smart center Round Rock - Approx. opening date mid-January | Austin | |||
2132 North Mays - Suite 930 | ||||
Round Rock, TX 78664 | ||||
Cathy Cour | ||||
(512) 493-9122 | ||||
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Utah | smart center Lindon - Approx. opening date in February | Salt Lake City | ||
530 S. Lindon Park Drive | ||||
Lindon, UT 84042 | ||||
Curtis Sampson | ||||
(801) 222-4400 | ||||
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Virginia | smart center Tysons Corner - Approx. opening date mid-January | Washington D.C. | ||
8601 Westwood Center Dr. | ||||
Vienna, VA 22182 | ||||
Bob Farrell | ||||
(703) 564-6400 | ||||
Dealership Name and City Location | ||||
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smart center Alexandria - Approx. opening date mid-January | Washington D.C. | |||
1605 Fern Street | ||||
Alexandria, VA 22302 | ||||
Michael Lindsay | ||||
(703) 647-1276 | ||||
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smart center Virginia Beach - Approx. opening date in February | Washington D.C. | |||
5193 Virginia Beach Boulevard | ||||
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | ||||
Stephen Snyder | ||||
(757) 490-1111 x2080 | ||||
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Washington | smart center Seattle - Approx. opening date mid-January | Seattle | ||
311 Baker Boulevard | ||||
Seattle, WA 98188 | ||||
Ethan Smith | ||||
(206) 243-1455 | ||||
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Wisconsin | smart center Milwaukee - Approx. opening date mid-January | Milwaukee | ||
11340 West Metro Blvd. | ||||
Neenah, WI 53224 | ||||
John Hogerty | ||||
 |  | (920) 725-4444 |  |  |
Expected smart center Locations
State |  | Serving the Market of... |  | Projected Opening |
Alabama |  | Birmingham |  | Second Quarter 2008 |
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California | Torrance | Second Quarter 2008 | ||
San Rafael | Fourth Quarter 2008 | |||
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Mississippi | Jackson | Second Quarter 2008 | ||
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Nevada | Las Vegas | Third Quarter 2008 | ||
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South Carolina |  | Charleston |  | Second Quarter 2008 |
ABOUT the smart fortwo and smart USA
The smart fortwo is manufactured by the Mercedes-Benz Cars and is a Daimler brand. This technologically advanced vehicle achieves 40-plus mpg on the highway and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features found in most luxury models. smart is currently sold in 36 countries, and more than 850,000 smart fortwos have been sold since 1998.
The smart fortwo is available in three trim levels. The entry-level pure will start at $11,590b, manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), with standard convenience features such as a 5-speed automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode, central remote locking system, 2-spoke leather steering wheel, and a radio-ready console. The well-equipped passion coupe, expected to start at $13,590b MSRP, includes all the standard features described on the pure, plus a panorama roof, alloy wheels, air conditioning with climate control, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles, power windows, electric and heated side mirrors, and an AM/FM radio with CD player, all standard. Those seeking top-down excitement can choose the passion cabriolet, planned to start at $16,590b MSRP, with a standard upgraded radio and sound system that includes an mp3 compatible in-dash 6 CD changer.
Each vehicle features the two-color concept characteristic of the smart brand. All models come standard with a black tridion safety cell that can be upgraded to metallic silver at an additional cost. The changeable body panels are available in six colors - deep black, light yellow and crystal white are standard, while blue metallic, red metallic and silver metallic are offered for an additional charge.
smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
b Expected prices exclude tax, license, registration, destination charge and options.
ABOUT PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates 314 retail automotive franchises, representing 40 different brands, and 26 collision repair centers. Penske Automotive, which sells new and previously owned vehicles, finance and insurance products and replacement parts, and offers maintenance and repair services on all brands it represents, has 170 franchises in 18 states and Puerto Rico and 144 franchises located outside the United States, primarily in the United Kingdom. Penske Automotive is a member of the Fortune 500 and Russell 1000 and has 16,000 employees.
Statements in this press release may involve forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially because of risks and uncertainties, including production delays, licensing delays, delays in developing a dealership network and external factors such as interest rate fluctuations, changes in consumer spending and other factors over which management has no control. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about Penske Automotive Group's business, markets, conditions and other uncertainties that could affect Penske Automotive Group's future performance, which are contained in Penske Automotive Group's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and which are incorporated into this press release by reference.
For additional information, visit www.smartusa.com or www.penskeautomotive.com