smart fortwo
Mercedes-Benz’s sweet mini, the Smart Fortwo, is back without much change for 2010. Except for some optional accessories or equipment groups, it’s the status quo. It is still fitted with a 70 horsepower 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. The rear wheels are powered via a four-speed automatic transmission. And no, accelerations are still not very exciting, though some improvement has been made with time! And even if many buyers are worried by its winter qualities, the Smart can handle snow without any problem.
smart fortwo
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$14,990 |
Fees | CA$1,400 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$282/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.0 l I-3 |
Power | 70 hp @ 5,800 rpm (52 kW) |
Torque | 68 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (92 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Premium |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | N/A |
Category | City Car |
Assembly | Hambach, FR |
Generation | 2 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 5.9 L/100km |
Highway | 4.8 L/100km |
Combined | 5.4 L/100km |
Autonomy | 611 km |
CO₂ emissions | 124 g/km |
Equipment | |
Heated front seats | optional |
Infotainment | |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Bluetooth audio | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion |
Turning diameter | 9 m (29′) |
Front suspension | N/A |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
Front tires | P155/60R15 |
Rear tires | P175/55R15 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 2 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 2,695 mm (106″) |
Width | 1,560 mm (61″) |
Height | 1,542 mm (61″) |
Wheelbase | 1,867 mm (74″) |
Front track | 1,283 mm (51″) |
Rear track | 1,384 mm (54″) |
Weight | 820 kg (1,808 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 2 |
Trunk | 221 l |
Fuel tank | 33 l (7 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 15.2 s |
80-120 km/h | 13.4 s |
Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
Braking distance | 42 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | N/A |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 5/10 |
Reliability | 10/10 |
Winter driving | 4/10 |
Comfort | 6/10 |
Average | 67%(view ratings) |