2008 Smart Fortwo At-A-Glance
Price: $11590
Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 33/40
Models Available: Smart Fortwo Pure coupe ($11,590); Passion coupe ($13,590); Passion convertible ($16,590)
Vehicle Type: Compact Cars
Quick Links:
- Introduction
- Packages
- Exterior
- Interior
- Behind the Wheel
- Specs
Smart's Web Site: www.Smartusa.com
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Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 33/40
Models Available: Smart Fortwo Pure coupe ($11,590); Passion coupe ($13,590); Passion convertible ($16,590)
Vehicle Type: Compact Cars
Quick Links:
- Introduction
- Packages
- Exterior
- Interior
- Behind the Wheel
- Specs
Smart's Web Site: www.Smartusa.com
Smart's Phone Number:
Friday May 21st, 2008
As far as safety features go, some of the standards items include a unique body shape and construction, which Smart christens as its Tridion Safety Cell. This feature is made of cross members and extruding crush zones, which are designed to leave little to no room for another car to strike a vulnerable spot on the Fortwo. Other safety features include front and side-impact air bags, antilock brakes, traction control, and an electronic stability system.
Concerning emissions and gas mileage, the 2008 Smart Fortwo has an estimated thirty three to forty miles per gallon for city and highway driving. This comes second only to certain hybrid cars. Although premium fuel is the recommended choice for this car, regular can also be used.
2008 Smart Fortwo
Some of the best assets of the 2008 Smart Fortwo are its safety features and its gas mileage and emissions. It is even smaller than the Mini Cooper. While owners may give up something in the way of cargo space, its safety, dependability, and fuel efficiency more than make up for the reduced space.As far as safety features go, some of the standards items include a unique body shape and construction, which Smart christens as its Tridion Safety Cell. This feature is made of cross members and extruding crush zones, which are designed to leave little to no room for another car to strike a vulnerable spot on the Fortwo. Other safety features include front and side-impact air bags, antilock brakes, traction control, and an electronic stability system.
Concerning emissions and gas mileage, the 2008 Smart Fortwo has an estimated thirty three to forty miles per gallon for city and highway driving. This comes second only to certain hybrid cars. Although premium fuel is the recommended choice for this car, regular can also be used.
Posted by Turner at 2:26 PM
Tuesday June 17, 2008
How Smart Is It, Really?
At first glance, the 2008 Smart Fortwo is an environmentalist's dream. Then again it pretty much has to be, given its not-even-nine-feet length, officially landing it the title of "smallest car in America." In fact the only thing smaller I've ever driven was a Big Wheel, which, come to think of it, was pretty environmentally sound too.The 2008 Smart Fortwo does 33/40 City/Highway, a little low for a mitey-mite I thought. The stripped-down (and I do mean stripped, forget about a radio or A/C) model comes in below $12,000, so the price is fairly intelligent. However, there's really nothing in the way of a trunk, so I don't think this is a car for the suburban set -- more like an errand-runner for big city folk, who'll adore its squeeze-in-ability.
So you tell me how smart the thing is. We've got all the photos (including the "minterior"), specs, reviews and other automotive intel to help you decide. Enjoy!
Posted by John at 8:54 PM