The two-seat Smart ForTwo arrived at U.S. dealerships for the 2008 model year as a tiny runabout groomed for city streets and tight parking. Trim levels include basic Pure and the better-equipped Passion. The ForTwo is offered in coupe and convertible body styles. Its novelty rules out a rigid set of competitors.
New for 2012
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
Built on a 73.5-inch wheelbase, the rear-wheel-drive ForTwo measures just 106.1 inches long — more than 3 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper. Exterior features include:
Standard 15-inch wheels
Contrasting colors along framework around passenger compartment
Convertible has fully powered soft-top
Interior
Smart markets the car as offering an unexpectedly large cabin for its shrink-wrapped size. The front seats boast 45.4 cubic feet of passenger volume. Interior features include:
Standard fold-flat front passenger seat
Optional CD stereo
Optional power windows
Optional heated leather seats
Optional panoramic roof
Optional automatic air conditioning
Under the Hood
The ForTwo uses a three-cylinder engine with an automated-manual transmission that can be left in automatic mode or shifted by the driver. Mechanical features include:
Standard 70-horsepower, 1.0-liter three-cylinder with 68 pounds-feet of torque
Standard five-speed auto-manual transmission
Optional power steering
Top speed of 90 mph
Safety
Safety features include:
Standard front and side-impact airbags
Standard antilock brakes
Standard traction control and electronic stability system
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