SMARTs are slated for release in US next year.
Notice Jetta TDIs aren't sold w/ rebates, special sales, promos, etc. VW dosn't have to, they can barely keep 'em in stock, selling like the Ferbies and Tickle Me Elmos. Small wonder.
I tell 'ya, my '95 Tracer is a real POS. But I LOVE the fact that I TREAT it like a POS and still get 34 mpg.