smart fortwo (2007 - 2013) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This smart is a great deal for the mileage it had on it. Not to mention the price is great. The reason I want to go from an SUV to a 2 seater like the smart car is because of the gas Id save. 39 mpg on the highway is awesome. Plus when I got into a smart fortwo I couldnt believe how roomy it is. And cute. Also made by Benz so the paint job is wonderful. I love love this one. Second choice was the fiat pop car. But the smarties is my favorite. Top off in summer and warm cozy in winter. Has so many great features I cant list them all. Try for yourself.Oct 09, 2020

My wife commutes daily in the Smart. She loves it. The EPA rates this at 39 highway but we have never, since getting past the break-in period, had less than 40 mpg on mixed driving. Typically 42 or there abouts. We don't do long highway trips because the ride is punishing after a while. This is strictly for commuting (22 miles) to work and running to the grocery store. And for that it is great.Oct 20, 2013

Transmission shifts like a stick shift but is an automatic, which is great if you are use to driving a manual car. Engine has only 71 BHP but can be greatly increased by changing out air filter to a K&N, air intake hose, exhaust manifold, different muffler and adding a turbo kit which you can get either a stage 1,2, or 3 turbo. This car is great weaving in and out of traffic, going in tight places other cars cannot go and turning around when other cars have to back all the way up. Plenty of people are very inquisitive about this car. Sometime this can be annoying and other times it can be fun.Nov 11, 2010

Pros: Economical Great for daily commutes A zippy little car Does well in the highway Great gas mileage Automated Manual Transmission Computer does the clutching in manual mode. The computer does the gearshifting and clutching in automated mode) Easy to maintain Well built, extremely solid cabin Dent resistant exterior Double rollcage (There are two pipes one inside the other for durability) Extremely small parking spaces are not a problem Bumper-to-bumper traffic are not a problem Very small turning radius Does well with sharp turns Low center of gravity Many performance upgrades are available via aftermarket Turbo upgrade is available for it Cons: Needs more POWER! Even after that..needs more! Scared to drive it at first, but once you are used to it, the fear goes away. Jul 09, 2010

* Performance - acceleration, braking, handling: really good! In city amazing -Highway: fairly well * Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles not yet: hope it's good * Appearance - both interior and exterior styling love it: It's a MERCEDES - c'mon! * Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance It's great on gas! * Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? It's a SMART - it's awesome! Sep 02, 2009

Extra small doesn't mean unsafe. $11,500 gets you into the most fuel efficient gas only car on the market. I have driven this car 3 times and am now in line for it. Very nice. This is not a sports car. This is a city commuter. Its a bit slow to start, but is fast enough for highway use. Rated 35-40mpg, but some have reported 50+mpg. Great for anyone. Im 5ft 8 inches 150lbs, and fit nicely with my large girlfriend. There are videos of taller and larger people fitting nicely. The transmission is an automated manual. That means no clutch for stop and go traffic. It also has a sequential shifter, so you don't have to worry about which gear it is in, just up or down. It has a light on the gauge that tells you when to shift for maximum mpg. This is a lovely car, so dont knock it before you try itJul 19, 2008

I own one of these and I found it absolutly facinating! You don't have the feeling of being in a small car after driving for five minutes. So much for those who called it a golf cart! Snobbery!!!! In the city it is MARVELOUS but it can handle highway speeds as well . I drove it at 90 mph for five hours on a trip and was NOT tired! I am used to drive a Chevy Blazer , that is quite different . I just love it and would HIGHLY recommend it ! And it has the reliability of "Mercedes" Need I say moreFeb 24, 2008