Overview & Reviews

The Smart Fortwo is an all-new brand and model in the United States for 2008, sold at a select number of United Auto Group and Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country.

• Sips fuel, can be parked almost anywhere, zippy around-town handling, surprisingly accommodating interior, attention-getting styling.

• Herky-jerky automanual transmission, pricey compared to larger subcompact cars, awkward floor-mounted brake pedal, not suited for highway travel.

User Reviews:

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  High SPM (Smiles per Mile) - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By Classicalgman - December 27 - 11:43 am

  Comfort, fun to drive and all the elements under the Design heading, I would really give an 11!!! This car is really well thought out and well put together. Plenty of power to get onto highways and keep up with normal traffic at whatever speed. I have had a very new experience with it...buying a new car and after one month nothing broken or any mechanical failures. Once I got used to the manual transmission, it is kinda fun to drive whether in auto-mode or paddle shifters or stick. Im not really a convertible guy, but Im having a super great time with it on this car. Surprise, surprise, it even has a trunk...amazing!

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  New Smart Car - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By smartncowner - July 26 - 1:40 pm

  New Owner and love it! For a single person and my dog, this vehicle has met all my needs, even on the highway. The local driving to work and the stores make the local driving fun. The first trip on the highway was a big step and it exceeded my expectations dealing with the acceleration, wind, air conditioner running, big rig navigation, passing, braking, and just cruising. It is really a fun car and I actually feel safe driving.

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  Two smart car family - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By Jim - May 8 - 6:50 pm

  Took delivery 2 weeks ago of a passion after 13 month wait. Picking up second smart, a Cabrio this week. Never had a car that garnered so much attention. So far gas mileage has been better than government ratings. Going anywhere takes 15 minutes longer because of the crowds and questions.

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  Fun To drive With Some Compromise - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By FoxMajik - April 16 - 9:40 am

  I was a Smart reservation holder from the day the reservation program opened. Ive been anticipating buying my fortwo since 2006. Im glad I followed through with the purchase because now I own a highly exclusive car with features normally only found in luxury cars. Those heated leather seats are great for days where you need a little warm comfort but dont want to kick on the heater. Negotiating lane changes and jumping in between cars when switching lanes is virtually effortless -- the engine packs plenty of power for a car that size at the cost of lower fuel economy and higher emissions than a car its size should have.

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  Hello Smart Car - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By Duchess10 - March 4 - 3:33 am

  I love driving my Lil Tic Tac. The hardest thing so far is getting out of parking lots. Everyone wants to talk about the car. Big SUVs seem determined to zip by, but I just wave at them as I pass them at gas stations. Ive had no problems on the freeways at 70 mph and still getting 40-42 mpg. All town driving is getting 33-35 mpg. It is fun to drive and while it doesnt ride like a Mercedes Benz, I didnt pay for a Mercedes Benz.

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  Convertible - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By av8rpvt - February 23 - 5:20 pm

  Awesome! Love the reactions, fell in love with the car in Europe, visited a dealer in Rome in 2006 and tried to get one to the USA. Dealer said coming in 2008. Ive been waiting breathlessly since 2006 to get this car. Worth the wait!

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  Smart Car is the Best - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By OCDad - December 16 - 5:50 pm

  Best car ever for those who need something to drive back and forth to work with. Not good for family use.

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  2008 smart fortwo passion - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By Doug - November 12 - 10:26 am

  Picked up car last week, and way too much fun to drive. Gets lots of looks, and stares. Gas mileage is good as well. Be very careful driving fast over train tracks though.

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  Should cost more - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By Pete - November 9 - 3:33 pm

  I drove the Smart 920 miles the first day I had it. Averaged 44 MPG. The fit and finish look more like cars costing twice the price. If you are in a hurry be careful where you stop. People just go crazy over this car and will delay you for sure wanting to know all about it!

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  Pros and Cons - 2008 Smart fortwo
  By KvFireman - October 21 - 12:20 am

  I purchased my Smart in October of 2009. Overall for what it is, the Smart is a good car. The Smart only holds approx 8 gallons of fuel. I have clocked the mileage at 48 mpg driving at around 55-60mph. 65-70 it drops considerably. A steady foot on the gas pedal helps. Try to avoid slowing down and speeding up frequently. This will decrease your mpg. It does not do well shifting on its own. It lugs a lot which I dont care what anybody says is not good for the engine!! The entire car also jolts when it shifts. You are better off shifting manually. There is no cruise control. The lumbar support is not very good. Other than those few issues, its really a great vehicle. Have no other complaints