Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
34 -122 City / 38 -93 HWY
Horsepower
70 -74
Seats
2
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alora M
It's very cute and compact, easy to parallel park because it's so small!!
It's very small, hard to buy large objects or move large items. It's very scary to think of a crash, it would take a lot of damage. The seats though are very comfortable, don't have to worry about leaning back too far and smooshing back seat passengers. Has run well for many years now, I've always wanted this car and I like that it has fun colors available not just white and black.
accountCircle Teresa S
Absolutely love my smart car.
This vehicle I absolutely love. I only have to fill up the tank once a week. I have not had any problems at all with the car, I do make sure that I make every time a maintenance is required that I get it done. The vehicle drives very smooth and my daughter loves it also. I am very happy with my choice to purchase it, I will probably continue to purchase this type of car for the rest of my life. Absolutely love it!
accountCircle Taryn B
The smart fortwo is a great car for small communities.
I had my first issue with this car at around 40,000 miles with the coolant fan. The fan was making atrocious noises. Then I was having issues with the cars traction control. My car would while on the interstate slow down from 75 mph to only 50 mph and even with pedal in the floor not go any faster. When I took it to the dealership they couldn't find any issues. I took it to another mechanics shop who also could not find the issue so I decided to sell the car before I got in a wreck from it happening again.
accountCircle Debbie P
Smart car: not just for intown driving.
Problems: does not have much get-up-and-go because it is a 3-cylinder. Good things: fun! Attractive! Conversation starter, all-steel roll cage. Comfort: comfortable for a 4 hour road trip. Features: heated seats. Reliability: has been great for me, whether on the highway or around town.
accountCircle abby S
It is really great to drive and great for the price.
I think it is so great, it really does not have anything issue wise to worry about and it is so comfortable to drive. I have driven across country in it from California to Ohio and it really was so comfortable. I would absolutely recommend this car to anyone who was in the market for one.
accountCircle Passion B
There should be more people owning smart cars.
It is really good on gas and it is reliable. It's a really easy to park and not too much of a car to wash. I have taught my little brother to drive. He also took his test in it and past. If you have children this is a great first car. It is sleek and not much of a car note.
accountCircle Brad B
Smart for parking - not for all.
Smart cars are great for around town driving and for short distances, not for longer drives. If you live in the city, parallel parking is an issue of the past. Safety is strong with the car as it is a solid steel cage around you. If feel safe is important to you this may not be your car. You feel everything on the road - the bumps on the road and the drafts from larger cars.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Julian S
Smart fortwo: uncomfortable and slow.
This vehicle might be fine for someone who does not drive often or only drives around town for small errands. But travelling 30 miles to and from work on the freeway sucks! It is uncomfortable and getting up to speed takes a lot of work and wastes any mpg gained over taking my SUV.
accountCircle Brad B
Smart for parking - not for all.
Smart cars are great for around town driving and for short distances, not for longer drives. If you live in the city, parallel parking is an issue of the past. Safety is strong with the car as it is a solid steel cage around you. If feel safe is important to you this may not be your car. You feel everything on the road - the bumps on the road and the drafts from larger cars.

smart fortwo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Pure
70 HP 36 MPG 2 Seats
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Passion Electric
74 HP 108 MPG 2 Seats
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Passion
74 HP 108 MPG 2 Seats
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2015 smart fortwo Owner Reviews

4.13
8 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 13%
accountCircle Brad B on June 5, 2021
Smart for parking - not for all.
Smart cars are great for around town driving and for short distances, not for longer drives. If you live in the city, parallel parking is an issue of the past. Safety is strong with the car as it is a solid steel cage around you. If feel safe is important to you this may not be your car. You feel everything on the road - the bumps on the road and the drafts from larger cars.
accountCircle abby S on April 4, 2021
It is really great to drive and great for the price.
I think it is so great, it really does not have anything issue wise to worry about and it is so comfortable to drive. I have driven across country in it from California to Ohio and it really was so comfortable. I would absolutely recommend this car to anyone who was in the market for one.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety