Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai is watching the Smart Fourtwo US launch very carefully to see if an adaption of its Indian-built Hyundai i10 would be right for these shores. In its current form, the i10 is little more than an 1,800-pound coffin, but if it were to see US introduction it would get about 400 pounds of extra anti-occupant-smooshing reinforcements. In India, the car gets a whopping 56 MPG, and even with all that extra heft it would still be a high-mileage darling in the four-door micro-car market. [AutoNews via NextAutos]

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