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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 67% Detailed ratings

Price $14,400 – $23,900 Payments

Fuel consumption 4.8 – 5.9 L/100km

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When it comes to the smart fortwo, there’s no need for introductions. After seven years on the Canadian market, it continues to garner attention from the public while earning praise from environmentalists. The base model is equipped with a small 1.0L 3-cylinder combustion engine that produces a mere 70 hp. Buyers can now opt for an electric version whose range is 135 km. A convertible version is also available.

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The smart: A Brief History

When it first came to Canada in 2005, the smart fortwo sent shockwaves through the country. Everyone wanted to know where this pocket-sized car came from, whether it had an electric motor, where it was built, etc. Imagine the public’s reaction when they learned that it was powered by a …October 26, 2015

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Mercedes-Benz brought us out to Germany’s densely populated city of Cologne for a first introduction to the new smart fortwo. Why Cologne? Because this is where the small urban vehicle is very popular, as it’s perfectly suited to the city’s narrow streets and heavy traffic. Whereas smarts are still a …July 16, 2015

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2014 smart electric drive: Worry, Wait and Guilt

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Review: 2016 smart fortwo

"When the smart car first arrived in Canada in 2004 it created a buzz simply because of its size or lack of," says Brad Diamond. Unfortunately that buzz didn't translate into much more than that, in large part thanks to its bizarre transmission that most at Motoring TV ranked among …

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Review: 2016 Smart Fortwo

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Throwback Thursday: 2004 smart fortwo

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World Premiere of the smart fortwo & forfour

The World Premiere of the smart fortwo & forfour

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Our review of the 2011 Smart ED

The Car Guide rating 67%

Pros

Convertible version
We like the electric version!
Bigger than you think
Still has a fun style, even seven years later
Surprisingly comfortable seats
So little fuel required

Cons

Only seats two
Not a fan of snowstorms
Power? What power?
The transmission is like a rocking chair
Sensitive to side winds

Driving	7/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	5/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	4/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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