Vehicle Review: smart fortwo coupe

As the national average for a gallon of gas approaches $4.00, with some markets already seeing it hit the $5.00 mark, the American consumer is trying to figure out ways to minimize the impact on their budgets. Some companies are looking at a 4-day work week in an effort to lower commuting costs. Others are driving less aggressively, which makes a commute safer and more efficient for everyone.

We submit the following idea: the smart fortwo, a vehicle that combines efficiency, practicality, and safety, without sacrificing the sporty nature that our customers demand.

Let’s start off with performance. The smart fortwo utilizes a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine. This gasoline fueled vehicle develops 70 horsepower, which powers the coupe to 60 mph in just 12.8 seconds, a very competitive number for the subcompact fuel-sipping class. Additionally the vehicle has a top speed of 90 mph, which means you can reach the speed limit in every state, including Texas, where 85mph is the nation’s fastest.

Safety is built in and exceptional. Utilizing a Trition Safety Cell, the smart fortwo is designed in a way that all of the forces in an accident are diverted around the occupants. With safety technology designed by Mercedes-Benz, a leader in the field, all smart coupes come standard with advanced air bags, ABS brakes, and electronic stability control, giving this car an impressive 4/5 stars in NHTSA impact testing.

Creature comforts and driving dynamics really hit home for this vehicle. From the outside, the fortwo looks small, giving the impression that the vehicle will have a cramped interior. Upon entering the coupe, one is amazed at the amount of headroom and legroom presented in the car. Being 6’0” tall, I was astounded at the feeling of being dwarfed by the cabin. The dimension of the seats and layout of the interior gives both passengers an abundance of space.  The car is also quite the sporty little coupe. With its dimensions, the vehicle can navigate the tightest of turns, giving the driver quite the go-anywhere, park-anywhere, do-anything attitude. 

Saving the best for last, the smart fortwo coupe gets an astounding 41mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg in the city, with a EPA estimated 36 mpg estimate overall. Driving style can yield significantly better or worse results, yet many of our customers have reported fuel economy in the 45-50 range on long trips.

After having been amazed by the EPA mileage estimates, I was even more surprised by the fact that the smart fortwo pure coupe starts at an unbelievable $12,490.00.  That’s half as much as some of the other vehicles in its class.

In conclusion, the smart fortwo provides one of the most relevant solutions available to combat high fuel prices, with efficiency, safety, and versatility all rolled into one affordable package. The smart fortwo can be viewed at smart center Merriam, or smart center Kansas City. Please contact Melinda Melton at 913.677.3300 for more information.