Smart: good things come in small packages
Smart produces high-brand, value, city cars and is currently heavily associated with Mercedes-Benz. The company actually began in 1991 as the brainchild of the CEO of SMH, the company behind Swatch watches. After initially designing and developing the car in conjunction with VW, due to strategic changes VW ended their associated project and SMH took the idea to Mercedes-Benz, who agreed to take it on as a joint venture.
These shared development costs have benefited the consumer, in that Smart cars are affordable and represent a money-saving proposition – made even more economical if purchased with a Smart leasing package.
By 1998, the first Smart cars were rolling out of the factory in pre-production form, and in 2000 they took the world by storm. Smart finance plans have been available since the launch of the car, and thanks to this extra affordability, the new Smart city car became an instant hit.
If you’re looking into Smart hire purchase plans, you can choose between the coupe or convertible versions of the ForTwo, with a range of styling options to make your car truly unique, as is the fashion with city cars these days.
Although Smart have experienced success in the sports car market and the family four-seater arena with the Roadster and the ForFour respectively, it’s the ForTwo that continues to resonate with urban drivers, thanks to its small proportions and fuel efficiency.
Although a Smart finance deal gets you one of the smallest cars on the road, you shouldn’t be concerned about safety. The slightly raised seating position gives you a commanding view of the road, and the car does not lack in road presence – it feels sturdy and secure.
If you go ahead with a Smart hire purchase deal, whether for the coupe or convertible ForTwo, you’ll be driving a car that’s provides ample passenger protection, thanks to its unique ‘Tridion Safety Cell’ design, which comes highly rated.