Dallas Smart Car Dealer

The latest flagship of Smart, the Brabus is a fortwo that got a makeover. An extreme makeover. Sure its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder Fortwo remains unchanged at 70 hp but it did get these:
Outside
Improved 5 speed automated manual transmission
BRABUS sports suspension
BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheels (front tires: 175/55 R 15; rear tires: 215/35 R 17)
Tire pressure monitoring system
The double “B” BRABUS emblem on the fuel fill door
BRABUS name on the door frame
BRABUS front skirt and side skirt
BRABUS sport exhaust system
Inside
Electric Power Steering
Dashboard instruments
Heated leather seats
BRABUS sports pedals in matte brushed aluminum with rubber surface
BRABUS velour floor mats
Tachometer
Locking fuel filler door
Trip Computer
The Smart Brabus Coupe even comes with a glass panoramic roof. The new sports suspension system lowers the car by 10mm. This coupled with its sports exhaust system gives the Brabus a sportier look and sound. Perhaps the most important addition or improvements are the upgrades to the 5-speed automated manual transmission which improved shift quality.
On a whim, I took the BRABUS cabriolet and I found it a definite improvement to the regular Fortwo however the ride was a bit hard, most probably due to the ultra low profile tires. Speaking of tires, in tight turns, the wider sets of tires at the rear gave an additional feeling of stability and control as compared to the “regular” Passion.
The BRABUS comes out in two versions. MSRP for the 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS coupe starts at $17,990 and the BRABUS cabriolet is at $20,990. So is it really smart to get a BRABUS?