MK5, MK6, MK7 ETC...

[fragile]

When ever i look around on the forum, all i can see is MK5, MK6 ETC.... and i have absolutly no idea what it means lol, can anyone tell me when those mean
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Edited by - Eric on 24 Nov 2003 23:24:44

Edited by - Eric on 24 Nov 2003 23:26:19

[wayneaucock352]

This is the different models of smart car

we are now on mk7 or mk6 2Gen
you can tell these apart from other models with the chicken head logs on front panel and on wheel centre's

i hope this help's you a bit

[fragile]

how do you know which car is mk6 mk7 etc,
i got my smart pulse about 2 1/2 months ago, so how would i know which model it is.
i know my smart is 2nd generation, but thats about it

[wayneaucock352]

This is from one of the other mods who has a lot of info in this field

will have a go but will have huge holes and many tech bits missing.

mk1, launched spring/summer 98 with first imports to uk in june(ish)98. launched as 4 model range with special edition limited one heading the range. passion came with 2 specs, either sports or comfort. colours included mad red with twister blue or orange interior (1/2 leather on limited 1 or expensive extra)

mk2 quickly launched due to very hard ride and suspension problems with mk1 Limited 1 removed and passion combined comfort and sports. mad red dropped from colour range. brabus development complete with cars not having to be retro upgraded.

mk3 coupe developed with internal boot release, new body colours including bay grey, numeric blue etc. big change being launch of cabrio.

mk4 launched october 2000, safety now being reviewed with new ecu fitted with trust PLUS in place of trust. earlier recall also std factory fit (straight fins on rear window replaced) fuel cap locked by solinoid in place of key. key replaced with 3 button version and std speaker package reduced not to include bins.

mk5 march (ish) 2001, uk market now recognised although range toned down. suspension changes made with mcPherson struts added to front, new interior and exterior colours added with old removed. rhd launched as part of this range. options such as heated seats, electric door mirrors added, silver mirror covers etc.. pulse developed to 62 bhp

mk6 range updated with new front styling, rear heat sheild etc, dcuk stop selling lhd to uk market. turbo upgraded (about time), brabus update their range and smart uk network spreads. cross blade launched and roadster etc developed.

mk7, current range with biggest overhaul with 698cc engines now fitted across the range, look up current press for details.

[Nadz-in-Pink]

If you bought the car new:

If you have "SMART" written on the front its a mk 6
If you have a "chicken head" symbol its a mk 7..

[fragile]

i have the chicken head, lol

[fragile]

i have the chicken head, lol

[anthony30]

unless like me its a mk 7, panel swapped at dealers b4 delivery with non chicken head panels