Complicated indeed.
early 2002
LHD no longer available in UK (from dealers)
Brabus range updated
New front styling (almond-shaped headlights replaced by peanut-shaped reflector optics lights), new heat-shield
Pulse engine spec. 62 bhp
Larger fuel tank
** Crossblade launched. 2000 units made
early 2003
Engine spec updated to 698cc engine
Chicken’s head C> badge on front panel
ESP replaces trust PLUS
ECU upgraded to be compatible with new engine
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).
Feb 2004
Automatic rear wiper when reversing (if front wipers on)
Variable intermittent speed wipers
Automatic door-locking at about 9mph
Rev counter & clock no longer standard on Passion
Hydrographic colours no longer availalbe (numeric blue, etc)
Speed sensitive power assisted steering added
City Coupe and City Cabrio now called Fortwo
I don’t mind going through them. If we agree on Fortwo name as a default we should list as 2004. If we decide City-Coupé then 2002 would be default for face lifted models.
Wikipedia seems to confirm this change and so do the printed brochures from smart (linked on the imcdb page above).