A new entry level smart car is being released priced from under £10,000 - more than £1,000 below the previous cheapest model.

The new smart pure, available in both fortwo coupe and forfour body styles, costs from £9,995 for the fortwo and £10,490 for the forfour.

The pure models come with a 1.0-litre petrol engine with an output of 71bhp,mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

It has a top speed of 94mph, and emits 97g/km of CO2while achieving a claimed combined fuel economy of 67.3mpg.

Standard equipment includes 15-inch wheels, electric windows, remote locking, smart audio system, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, height-adjustable steering wheel and driver's seat, black tridion cell and grille, black fabric upholstery and halogen headlamps with LED daytime running lamps.

Automatic climate control is optionally available for £575. Both fortwo and forfour models are available in a choice of nine body colours.