smart fortwo
When it comes to the smart fortwo, there’s no need for introductions. After seven years on the Canadian market, it continues to garner attention from the public while earning praise from environmentalists. The base model is equipped with a small 1.0L 3-cylinder combustion engine that produces a mere 70 hp. Buyers can now opt for an electric version whose range is 135 km. A convertible version is also available.
smart fortwo
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$14,400 |
Fees | CA$1,400 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$271/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 | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Bluetooth audio | optional |
Premium audio system | 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 | 13.3 s |
80-120 km/h | 13.4 s |
Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
Braking distance | 42 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 9/10 |
Interior | 5/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Winter driving | 4/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 67%(view ratings) |