A SUBSTANTIALLY revamped smart fortwo sports is available for the arrival of the 62 new registration platest with a markedly more dynamic appearance.

The new car, features a larger radiator grille with integrated logo, striking front aprons in a new design and horizontally arranged LED daytime driving lights.

There is also a choice of three new alloy wheels and the choice of colours has been upped to seven options, including matt anthracite for the first time.

The top-range smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive is now also optionally available in white.

There are changes inside the car, too. These include a new, high-quality interior package comprising a fresh leather/fabric combination for the seats, an imitation leather/fabric mix for the door trims and black imitation leather for the instrument panel in combination with a grey knee pad.

There are five lines - pure, pulse, passion, BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive and the little city car continues to be available as a coupe and cabrio version and with six engine and motor variants including electric drive and the efficient micro hybrid petrol engine.

Prices for the smart range start at £9,200 for the pulse micro hybrid drive, with the Smart cabriolet range starting at £10,700, and on upwards to £16,500 for the 1.0 BRABUS Xclusive.

Smart cars are well worth considering if most of your driving is around town.

It's easy to park, has lots of good standard equipment and it won't break the bank after visiting the pumps. Smart claims you will get from 54mpg to 85mpg on combined use depending on model, and insurance is low.