2013
smart ForTwo

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  • 2dr Cpe Pure
    Starts at
    $12,490
    34 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas I3
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Passion
    Starts at
    $14,890
    34 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas I3
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Passion
    Starts at
    $17,890
    34 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas I3
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Mild restyle for 2013
Hardtop or convertible
Minuscule dimensions
Seats two
33 mpg city
SharpRed special edition

The good & the bad

The good

Unexpectedly roomy interior
Maneuverability
Turning circle
Iconic styling
Seating position

The bad

High-speed stability
Limited cargo capacity
Rock-hard brakes
Unrefined auto-manual transmission
No cheaper than other small cars
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Expert 2013 smart ForTwo review

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Vehicle Overview

The two-seater Smart ForTwo is one of the smallest, least-expensive new cars sold. For 2013, the car receives new front, rear and side styling as well as a special edition model. There are no mechanical changes for 2013 — just cosmetic ones. The Smart competes most closely with the Scion iQ.

Exterior
The ForTwo’s minimal exterior changes include new styling below the headlights, to the side skirts and to lower rear bumper. The Smart emblem moves into a new larger grille, while styling for the fog lights and lower valance is tweaked. The rear’s lower valance has extra flare for 2013. A limited-edition SharpRed combines black and red highlights inside and out to unintentionally recreate the “A-Team” van. Exterior features include:

  • Standard 15-inch wheels
  • Contrasting colors along framework around passenger compartment
  • Convertible has fully powered soft-top
  • Available LED running lights
  • Available Brabus Sport Package

Interior
The Smart’s interior is roomy considering its pint-sized exterior. Newly optional for 2013 is a leather package that includes a leather and fabric combination on the seats and simulated leather on the dashboard with contrast stitching on the seats, dashboard and doors. 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:

  • 70-horsepower, 1.0-liter three-cylinder with 68 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed auto-manual transmission
  • Optional power steering
  • Top speed of 90 mph

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Front and side-impact airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Traction control and electronic stability system

2013 smart ForTwo review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The two-seater Smart ForTwo is one of the smallest, least-expensive new cars sold. For 2013, the car receives new front, rear and side styling as well as a special edition model. There are no mechanical changes for 2013 — just cosmetic ones. The Smart competes most closely with the Scion iQ.

Exterior
The ForTwo’s minimal exterior changes include new styling below the headlights, to the side skirts and to lower rear bumper. The Smart emblem moves into a new larger grille, while styling for the fog lights and lower valance is tweaked. The rear’s lower valance has extra flare for 2013. A limited-edition SharpRed combines black and red highlights inside and out to unintentionally recreate the “A-Team” van. Exterior features include:

  • Standard 15-inch wheels
  • Contrasting colors along framework around passenger compartment
  • Convertible has fully powered soft-top
  • Available LED running lights
  • Available Brabus Sport Package

Interior
The Smart’s interior is roomy considering its pint-sized exterior. Newly optional for 2013 is a leather package that includes a leather and fabric combination on the seats and simulated leather on the dashboard with contrast stitching on the seats, dashboard and doors. 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:

  • 70-horsepower, 1.0-liter three-cylinder with 68 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed auto-manual transmission
  • Optional power steering
  • Top speed of 90 mph

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Front and side-impact airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Traction control and electronic stability system

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 62 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Smartpants from Chicago area, IL
    Owns this car
    March 6, 2024

    Fun! Fun! Fun!

    I love this car! It's my second smart, only this one is a convertible. It's fun to drive, cute and turns heads. The convertible top is easy to use by one person. People stop me in parking lots all the time to ask about it and to take photos. Shifting is a little rough in the lower gears, but man, will she go. I've had her up to 90mph a few times without protest from the engine. I can comfortably pass slower traffic. You get a bit of road noise at high speeds. I bought the car 900 miles from home, and really enjoyed the trip back. A small seat cushion is a good idea on long drives, but she's perfectly comfortable around town. I can park nearly anywhere, a big plus in big city parking garages and on the street. A big thumbs up for the Smart Fortwo!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By steffarella from WA State
    Owns this car
    October 26, 2020

    Cute,Small,

    I always get its so small. I bought this car just to drive to and from work after totaling my Subaru. I pay about 23 bucks for gas in the state of WA. I bought it preowned for 5,000 after taxes 7,400 with 25,000 miles on it. It's pretty good when driving. I won't lie, I'm a speed demon and this little car goes 90 mph. When its windy that's when the driving gets a little crazy. Maintenance for the car cost me about 500 bucks for two new tires and an alignment. The inside of the car is good. I usually use the passenger seat for my dog when we go to the park cause my husband would die if he was seen in it. The downside is I don't have a radio. But you can always install one
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Vulcancar from Nowhere
    Used to own this car
    July 24, 2020

    The best car over ever owned

    OK so I used to own a four2. Coupe. And i done it into the ground to the point of the wheel coming off! I had clocked 122k miles on that tiny engine. By thar time the engine was leaking oil, and obviously signs of wear and tear like the wheel incident were to tell me its getting old. Is had it 15 years. After paying to get it fixed to get out through its last mot, I knew it would not make the next one. Plus, it was only a matter of time before that engine gave up. And I didn't fancy taking that chance. So I traded her in and now drive a diff car. I would have bought a new smart but they're terribly over priced esp for 2 seats. Anyway... Time for change. I used to drive up and down the uk in that car following the avro vulcan. I must say, those seats do hurt after a long trip. But easily fixed with a cushion. I was also proud to have camouflaged the car to match the vulcan insignia.so much so was my obsession with that plane! I turned my car into the vulcan car. And its often get vulcan fanatics stop me and chat to complement me on how awesome my car looked. So before I changed, I removed all the decals. Like a factory reset. Vulcan was decommissioned therfore so was my vulcan car. Sad times as I had many happy memories driving that. I do miss the flappy paddles. And the insane turning circle and parking forwards in sideways spaces... Really peein people off ha ha. And I loved that car. It wasn't the prettiest looking. Funny looking are the 450. The 451 was the better looking model which superceded the 450. I do miss the brabus tractor wheel alloys. They were mad!! Widest wheels ever. And another thing. That car saved my life. The tridon safety cell. Id had a speeding car plough straight into me whilst I was parked. Had that car no cell I would not be here to tell this tale. Do to anyone asking are smart cars any good are they safe etc Yes they are. I used to take my car to car shows, as the vulcan car. And I'll never forget some old boy peering into my car saying "I wouldn't feel safe in THAT" how VERY wrong. Silly old fool. He's the kind who would tail gate me because I had a small car. I do wish though that they had stayed with the merc engines and not gone to Renault. Go figure.. 122 THOUSAND miles on a 698cc engine. I've owned fiat's prior to the smart and both broke down all the time. Gear boxes went, radiators over heating. I was forever getting the rescue out to collect me. Inevitably I think I will return to the smart. For me I'm old skool smart. You don't see many of them around now. The 450. I miss the waving to other smart drivers. All good fun. It's sad to think she's broken up now. It's bizarre.. On the day I went to buy my new car, I got out of the smart and locked it. It beeped. It never did that. Almost as if it was telling me not to leave it there... And so a chapter came to an end. Good night oyster.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By environment friendly & very economical from Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Owns this car
    December 30, 2019

    fun to drive for City travel. Plenty of room.

    Fun to drive, plenty of room for shopping, plenty of leg and head room. Easy to find parking. Very reliable. Low cost maintenance. Very economical. Plenty of pepp. Paddle shifter is great. Has heated seats. Suspension is a bit hard, but for the price, what do you expect. All in all, I love my 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion. Watch out, other drivers treat us badly. Don't know why. It's a GREAT 2nd car. I absolutely love it!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Juan from San Francisco
    Owns this car
    August 27, 2019

    Perfect commute car

    The car works for a 30-40 miles commute. It uses really less than 40MPG so you can fill the tank once a week. Easy to park almost everywhere. In term of comfort, it's comfortable as long as the road is in good condition. Some people complain about the gear box, but if you use it in manual shift mode, it works very well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Robin from Los Angeles
    Owns this car
    August 10, 2019

    Great Car

    A great car. Great gas mileage. Easy to drive. Easy to park anywhere. Comfortable. Plenty of power. A great city car for getting around. Great economy.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By yamafx4dude from Houston, TX
    Owns this car
    July 25, 2019

    AC Fan and Rear Axle Diff

    I had the AC fan and rear axle seal blow out twice in this car. The ac fan cost $700 to replace, twice, and the axle seal about the same. The problem with this car is that it is very difficult to work on the engine, and nobody really knows how to work on them at all. So while the car is cheap, the cost of owning it is risky and can be very expensive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Smart car from New york NY
    Owns this car
    June 28, 2019

    I love it

    It's a fun little car to drive and you can park it everywhere. It's comfy and very reliable! I used this car how's my daily driver and never let me down.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rodney2013 from Sacramento, CA
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2019

    Fun, Reliable, Roomy, Efficient

    In 2018 bought a 2013 smartfortwo one-owner coupe with 70,000 miles (yes!) and it runs like a brand-new car. The driver/passenger interior area is roomier than our other cars. Yes, it's a two-seater, but you know that when you decide to get one, just like a Corvette buyer is paying a lot and getting no back seat. Ever take note on the freeway how many cars have one occupant? So many that the car pool lanes are usually empty. Gas and maintenance costs are minimal. Just got a new battery because the original one died after 6 years and 70,000 miles. The local Mercedes dealer gave it a thorough inspection for us after purchase from CarMax and did not charge us a penny to do so! Only downside is that it gets no respect from other drivers, but that's okay. It is like a high-tech carnival ride, and the paddles make shifting a breeze. We use it for freeway commuting sometimes and it keeps up with the pack just fine. Wish we had gotten one sooner.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Pessime from Houston, TX
    Owns this car
    March 31, 2019

    My first car.

    It's an amazing first car. You don't buy this thing for speed. You buy it to get 45 MP/g. It uses an electric conversion so if you turn the AC off and roll down the windows, drive conservatively you can easily push that mileage through the roof. I'm 6'2 and I can comfortably sit in this bad boy. Nobody asks me for rides either! The biggest downside is getting parts. Tires, windshield, all the replacements are difficult to get, so they can be expensive. It's also cheap to buy and finance so it is also an excellent first car. It's a ton of fun to drive too. Whipping turns like nobody's business. It zooms, there's no better city car out there. Parking is also stellar. If you want to get from point A to point B cheaply? Here you go.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By jstark11234 from Edmonton, AB
    Owns this car
    March 22, 2019

    Cramped and underwhelming

    Even for a small guy like myself (under 5'9") the inside of this car is uncomfortable, its small and the headrest is sub-par, the short wheelbase makes every bump in the road felt hard regardless of suspension condition. Even for a small car the power output feels like it can barely get the car going and the transmission is a slow jerky change in manual or automatic mode. Finally the car is not reliable in cold climates as something goes wrong (my guess is an O2 sensor connection freezes as a code tells my a cylinder is misfiring when it clearly is not) and the shifter locks as a precaution preventing the car from being drivable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By JamezPLC from Phoenix IL
    Owns this car
    December 8, 2018

    Smart for two and or me solo

    I am in love with his car, so small and cute. Easy to drive around the city and so economical for getting back and forth to work. I am so happy that I found this vehicle with cars.com
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 smart ForTwo?

The 2013 smart ForTwo is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Passion (2 styles)
  • Pure (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2013 smart ForTwo?

The 2013 smart ForTwo offers up to 34 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 smart ForTwo reliable?

The 2013 smart ForTwo has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 smart ForTwo owners.

Is the 2013 smart ForTwo a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 smart ForTwo. 85.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 62 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.5

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