2008 Smart fortwo Review
Basic transportation in a small package.
2008 fortwo Review Summary & Specifications
The Smart Fortwo will not be the best choice for drivers that need an all-around vehicle to haul people and cargo, but it will work as a second car or city vehicle. It's generally fun to drive, and Smart has engineered it to be safe. The pricing doesn't make it an outstanding deal off the showroom floor, but the Smart Fortwo should be cheap to operate and help owners leave a smaller ecological footprint.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Smart Fortwo Pure coupe ($11,590); Passion coupe ($13,590); Passion convertible ($16,590) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.0-liter sohc 12-valve inline three-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 70-hp 1.0-liter inline three-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automated manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automated manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front air bags with passenger side occupant sensor, head-protecting side air bags, tire-pressure monitor; traction control, electronic stability control with Hill Start Assist, antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, and cornering brake control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 2 years/24,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hambach, France |
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| Manufacturer URL | www.Smartusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 11590 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Passion coupe ($13,590) |
| Standard Equipment | power locks, remote keyless entry, cloth upholstery, fold-flat passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, outside temperature indicator, rear window defroster and wiper, air conditioning with automatic climate control, steering wheel shift paddles, power windows, heated power exterior mirrors, an AM/FM radio with CD player, P155/60R15 front and P175/55R15 rear all-season tires on alloy wheels |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | fog lamps ($110), clock and tachometer ($120), mp3-compatible six-disc CD changer ($150), power steering ($450), silver metallic paint on tridion safety cell ($175) |
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| Price as Tested | 14595 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 70 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 68 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 33/40 |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 106.1/61.4/60.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 28.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/45.4/41.2 |
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| Trunk Volume | 7.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts with lower wishbones and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | DeDion rear axles with coil springs and shock absorbers |
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| Curb Weight | 1808 |
| Stock Tires | P155/60R15 front, P175/55R15 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Cornering Brake Control |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.7 |
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