Smart Fortwo

Overview
Highs: 

Responsive steering
Easy to park
Standard electronic stability control

Lows: 

Disappointing fuel economy
Bumpy highway ride
Lacks passing power at cruising speeds
Jerky automanual transmission

Verdict: 

The 2008 Smart Fortwo is a very competent, fun-to-drive city car. But you can find better fuel economy and highway performance in a hybrid or another small car.

Ratings: 
3/5 (MyRide)
Year Introduced: 
2008
Class
Fuel: 
Gasoline
Roads: 
Road, freeway
Seats: 
2
Doors: 
2
Wheels: 
4
Class: 
City Car
Costs
Price: 
$11590
MPG: 
38
Cost MPG: 
38
Performance
Engine/Motor: 
1 liter 3 cylinder
Charge Time 80%: 
0min
Maximum Speed: 
90mph
Horsepower: 
71 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 
68 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
Dimensions
Volume Passenger: 
45.4cubic ft
Volume Cargo: 
7.8cubic ft
Length: 
8.84ft
Width: 
5.12ft
Height: 
5.06ft
Weight: 
1808lb
Safety & Reliability
Rating Safety: 
Front 4/5 & 3/5, Side 5/5 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Front Good (Top), Side Good (Top) (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
Warranty: 
24 months/24,000 miles
Links
Supplier: 

SmartUSA

Reviews: 

Edmunds

NewCarTestDrive 2008-01-17

The Car Connection 2008-02-08

MyRide 2007-12-17