No, I am in Canada. I just went down to the MB dealer and sat in one. Asked the salesman to open the hood and he said no can do. Showroom floor was nice and shiny clean so got down on my knees and had a look under. Maybe the gas version will be different.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 3:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] smart USA vehicle announced R A Bennell wrote: > > Don't ask to look under the hood. There isn't one. All servicing is done from > under the car. > Don't know if there is an oil dipstick somewhere. Did you read the link? The new car is supposed to have a bonnet, along with a few other improvements, like a 5sp tranny (hopefully a taller top gear for cruising). Mitch