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Originally Posted by DieselAddict
If I could buy a diesel version of the Smart here in the US I'd do it in a heartbeat. I'm not too impressed with the gas version though. My Jetta which unlike the Smart is a 4-door sedan gets about the same mileage. But do expect even the gas version to be hugely popular. It seems there's already a big waiting list.
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Ditto on the diesel part.
It helps a lot of people feel good about themselves under the guise of "doing something". A new Corolla gets better mileage yet the average person doesn't know that. They assume that because it's so small and cute (debateable by some) that it's just the bestest thing ever for the environment.
I remember seeing the Smart segment on the Today show or something, whatever morning b.s. show the wife was watching, and they were talking to the first dealer in NYC that had them. Whoever the person with the microphone made a comment about how they were surprised that they only get 30ish mpg. The dealer said that Mercedes, based on their customer input, determined that it was the best balance of mileage and performance.
