Car |
Description |
city coupé mk 1 |
spring/ summer 1998
(to UK, June 1998) |
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Four models in range: Special edition limited1, Passion (sports or comfort specification), Pulse and Pure
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Interior colours: twister blue or orange, although limited1 had leather trim
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limited1 models have manufacturer's plate on dashboard
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Almond shaped lens optic headlights
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Grundig stereos, radio, cassette and CD
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city coupé mk 2
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Apr 1999 |
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Brabus development complete
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limited1 removed from range
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Passion sports/comfort specification combined
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Mad Red dropped from panel colours
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city coupé mk 3
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Nov 1999 |
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Internal boot release added
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New panel colours including bay grey and numeric blue
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5l fuel countdown
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Cabrio launched - Peanut shaped headlights
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city coupé mk 4
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Oct 2000 |
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Trust PLUS replacing trust with new ECU
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Additional lambda sensor fitted to exhaust
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Fuel cap lock solenoid instead of key
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3-button key remote
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Standard speaker package no longer includes bins
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city coupé mk 5
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early 2001 |
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RHD launched
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McPherson struts added to front suspension
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New interior/exterior colours (some old removed from range)
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New options including: heated seats, electric door mirrors, silver
wing-mirror covers
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Pulse engine spec. 62 bhp
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ECU upgraded to deliver generic engine parameters to the OBD port
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city coupé mk 6
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early 2002 |
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LHD no longer available in UK (from dealers)
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Brabus range updated
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New front styling (almond-shaped headlights replaced by peanut-shaped reflector optics lights), new heat-shield
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Pulse engine spec. 62 bhp
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Larger fuel tank
** Crossblade launched. 2000 units made
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city coupé mk 7 (facelift)
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early 2003 |
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Engine spec updated to 698cc engine
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Chicken's head C> badge on front panel
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ESP replaces trust PLUS
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ECU upgraded to be compatible with new engine
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Additional features include Hill Start Assist (HSA), Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD), On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port relocated, softer suspension, cruise control option (early cars required an extra wiring loom fitted).
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Roadster
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Through 2003 |
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LHD Roadster and Roadster Coupe launched (March '03)
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Brabus V6 prototype debut (July '03)
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RHD Roadster and Roadster Coupe launched (September '03)
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Bluewave special edition released (September '03)
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Digi-Tec Limited Edition released. Not OEM (December '03)
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Fortwo |
Feb 2004 |
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Automatic rear wiper when reversing (if front wipers on)
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Variable intermittent speed wipers
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Automatic door-locking at about 9mph
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Rev counter & clock no longer standard on Passion
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Hydrographic colours no longer availalbe (numeric blue, etc)
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Speed sensitive power assisted steering added
City Coupe and City Cabrio now called Fortwo
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Forfour |
Through 2004 |
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Forfour 1.1L, 1.3L, 1.5L petrol models released
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Forfour 1.5L (50kw) and 1.5L (70kw) diesel models released
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Roadster |
Through 2004 |
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Roadster Light released. Hard top now available (March '04)
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Brabus variant released (April '04)
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Speedsilver variant released (July '04)
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Roadster |
Through 2005 |
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Brabus Xclusive released (May '05)
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Racing Edition RCR released (June '05)
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Roadster production stopped (November '05)
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Forfour |
Through 2005 |
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Forfour 1.1L engine power reduced from 55kw to 47kw
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Brabus Forfour 130kw model released
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Roadster |
Through 2006 |
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Roadster Collectors edition released (Feb '06)
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Finale edition released (April '06)
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Brabus Finale edition released (April '06)
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G2 fortwo (451) |
January 2007 |
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New design LHD Fortwo released in Europe (not UK)
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999cc Mitsubishi engine available in turbo or non turbo
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800cc diesel engine also available in LHD
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Cashew shaped projector optics headlights
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Pure, Pulse and Passion trim levels remain
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Visteon double DIN stereo available in single or 6 CD
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Roadster production cancelled
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G2 fortwo (451) |
October 2007 |
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New design Fortwo now in RHD and available in UK
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3 cylinder, twin cam, 999cc Mitsubishi petrol engine
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Cashew shaped projector headlights
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New interior and exterior
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Available in 61 bhp, 71 bhp non turbo and an 84 bhp turbo
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Cabrio has glass rear window and full electric folding
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MHD (stop start) available as an option
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G2 fortwo (451) |
January 2008 |
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Radio 9 stereos now play MP3 and WMA from CD
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451 now available in USA with a fake auto, non turbo only
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G2 fortwo (451) |
October 2008 |
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MHD now standard on 61bhp & 71bhp models
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G2 fortwo (451) |
February 2009 |
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CDI launched as RHD in UK, 45bhp and 110Nm torque
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G2 fortwo (451) |
March 2009 |
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All 451 models now fitted with the dumbed down USA speedo, fuel gauge moved to the bottom and engine coolant temperature gauge is now missing
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G2 fortwo (451) |
October 2009 |
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CDI received a power increase to 54bhp and 130Nm
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CDI received a diesel particulate filter
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Passion model gets Pioneer AVIC-F310BT stereo
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Extras line up changes again, prices increase
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CDI available as a Pulse derivative
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G2 fortwo (451)
Interior Facelift |
October 2010 |
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Painted side skirts and fuel flap
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New upper dashboard design
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Stereos now 1 of 2 Bosch units (Highline or Lowline)
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Cruise control now an option with steering wheel controls
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More airbag options
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One handed tailgate operation
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Extras line up change, new alloys and colours.
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Tridion now available in white
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Cabrio roof now available in blue and red
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Rear valence and front splitter available colour coded
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Day time running light package
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Non Brabus turbo cars all remapped to 96bhp
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G2 fortwo (451)
Pulse Facelift |
March 2011 |
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New design body kit for smart Pulse
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smart eBike announced (released 2013)
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G2 fortwo (451)
Exterior Facelift |
May 2012 |
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New design body kit for all models
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New grill with integral smart badge and new bonnet clips
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3 new designs of alloys added.
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Anthricite matt panels added
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G3 fortwo (C453)
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November 2014 |
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New design LHD fortwo released in Europe (not UK)
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999cc Renault (non turbo) engine or 899cc Renault (turbo) engine
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5 speed manual or 6 speed dual clutch gearbox
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Hazelnut shaped reflector optics headlights
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Pulse and Pure renamed. Range is now Passion, Prime and Proxy
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Non turbo car available with 60bhp or 71bhp
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Turbo car available with 90bhp
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Harman stereo with JBL speakers
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G2 forfour (W453)
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November 2014 |
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New design LHD fortwo released in Europe (not UK)
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999cc Renault (non turbo) engine or 899cc Renault (turbo) engine
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5 speed manual or 6 speed dual clutch gearbox (twinamic)
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Hazelnut shaped reflector optics headlights
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Pulse and Pure renamed. Range is now Passion, Prime and Proxy
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Non turbo car available with 60bhp or 71bhp
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Turbo car available with 90bhp
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Harman stereo with JBL speakers
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
March 2015 |
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Available in RHD in the UK.
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
May 2015 |
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Some models available with dual clutch gearbox.
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
February 2016 |
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Air conditioning system changes from R134A to R1234YF
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
August 2016 |
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Brabus model available and Brabus styling kit available for non Brabus models. Proxy now removed from model line up.
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Prime sport model added to model line up.
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
June 2017 |
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Electric Drive ED model released.
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Disturbing London special edition released.
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
March 2018 |
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Electric Drive ED model renamed EQ.
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"Perfect" now added to the model line up.
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Model line up is now Passion, Perfect, Prime.
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4 spoke alloys added as standard fitting to "perfect" line up.
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Brabus model cancelled.
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G3 fortwo (C453) |
April 2018 |
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Edition Blue and Edition Red added.
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
November 2019 |
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453 model facelifted, new front panels and larger grill.
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LED headlight option.
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X design LED rear light option.
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22kw charger now standard.
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Centre console drawer now replaced with a storage bin
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Perfect removed from model line up.
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Model line up now Passion, Pulse, Prime and Edition One.
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Lava orange removed from fortwo colour options
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G3 fortwo (C453)
G2 forfour (W453) |
June 2020 |
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New colour options
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New wheel options
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