Interesting Facts About the Smart ForFour W454
The Smart ForFour W454 marks the first‑generation Smart city car that stepped away from the brand’s rear‑engine tradition. Produced for a brief period in the mid‑2000s, it paired a front‑engine layout with a practical five‑door hatchback body.
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First‑Generation Launch and Platform Sharing
The Smart ForFour W454 was introduced in Europe in the early 2000s (marketing began in 2003/2004) and remained on sale until 2006. It featured a front‑engine configuration and shared its underlying platform with the Mitsubishi Colt.
Unique 5‑Door Hatchback Design for a City Car
Unlike the typical two‑door Smart, the W454 was offered exclusively as a five‑door hatchback between 2004 and 2006, positioning it within the A‑segment city‑car class.
Small‑Displacement Engine Range and Parts Availability
The model was equipped with a range of small engines from 1.124 L to 1.499 L (1124‑1499 cc). Although its production run was short, a market for used parts exists through specialist suppliers and online platforms, and buyers are advised to check for known issues specific to the 2004‑2006 W454.
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