Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Smart Fortwo returns with the introduction of a sportier trim level from German tuner Brabus. Minor changes to the returning models include flexible door storage nets.

• Fits in spaces others cannot, zippy around-town handling, surprisingly accommodating interior, high fuel economy, attention-getting style.

• Herky-jerky automanual transmission, expensive compared to larger subcompact cars, awkward floor-mounted brake pedal, ill-suited for highway travel.

User Reviews:

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  LOVE my Smart red convertible! - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By jtb9265 - March 2 - 3:33 am

  I have owned CRXs, Miatas, Mini Coopers, and other comparable cars. Theyve all been great, but theres just something about the Smart! Lets face it, its not a car for everyone - but if you do most of your driving by yourself (or with one other person), its a complete joy to own! I chuckle when people ask me, "So, can you take it on the freeway?" To set the record straight, YES you can - and not only does it drive like any other car, its a LOT more fun!

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  The Corvette of economy cars - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By robert stout - January 19 - 6:46 am

  Old people have discovered this car, so it is not sold to youngsters only...People ask me if it gets 60 miles per gallon, and I respond it gets the best gas mileage of any non-hybrid sold in America...You can do a u-turn on a narrow 2 lane street,but dont try going fast over speed bumps...The Passion is loaded with standard equipment, including panorama roof,paddle shifters,auto air,electric windows/locks,and ABS/ stability control... The Smart is Amazingly roomy for two...It has enough space in back for a weeks groceries...It has style,which is lacking in other economy cars... It is a Mercedes on a beer budget...Resale value will likely challenge Corvette and most Japanese imports...

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  the best vehicle i have ever BOUGHT - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By GEORGE - July 12 - 3:13 am

  I am 6 ft 4 inches tall and 290 lbs and the room in the car is fabulous the handling is fantastic in ten days I have had about 30 people stop and ask to sit or see the inside they can not beleive it is so comfortable thank you George brown

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  81 yr. old Driver LOVES it!! - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By Chris - July 11 - 12:16 pm

  My 81 yr. old Mom & I bought this used with only 50 miles, so it was basically new. Original owner lived in the city & bought it for his 17 yr. old. After only a few weeks, she didnt feel safe driving it. We feel very safe. We live in a Rural area, & have driven on the Interstates. We LOVE it! As others have said, get use to having people wait outside in the parking lot to see whos driving it & asking questions. The first time driving, Mom got 2 thumbs up from guys working on the road. The automanual shifting is indeed there with the jerking motion, but after driving for awhile now, we hardly notice it anymore. Cant wait to put the top down. Love the heated seats.

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  Fun, Fun, Fun - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By Murkey - June 20 - 3:26 pm

  This car is fun and versatile to drive. You can drive it in the automated (transmission) or the manual mode. It drives much better in the manual mode and you have more control over the acceleration level and shifting into gears. You can’t compare this car to a traditional sedan, which is what many reviewers try to do. This car is in a league by itself. There is plenty of room for 2 average size people and it makes getting around and parking in an urban area much easier than any other car.

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  WORLDS FINEST GO CART WITH AC AND AIR BAGS - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By brabus4two - March 24 - 11:01 am

  I picked it up in Vegas in 2012 with only 6100mi. and went straight to the strip that evening with the top down and the Biggest Smile on my face! This Brabus stole the show from the worlds finest automobiles as everyone was looking and pointing! This car satisfies my desire for a car, a motorcycle, and a Go Cart...The transmission is "different" relax and let it do its job while you do yours Smiling...Want to go faster then use the paddle shifter! And those who say AC is weak need Freon, it was 113 and I had to turn it down and windows are not tinted! After a year I still havent hit 7,000mi yet...I love the car so much I cant bare to put miles on it...So I treat myself now and then

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  WHEN ECONOMY MEETS FUN! - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By jroadster - January 15 - 10:00 am

  This car is amazing, it is fun to drive. I feel very safe when I am in this car, also the acceleration is better than you think. The quality for a car of this price is EXCELLENT, it feels rock solid and has go-kart-like steering. I can do 60mph and turn hard, feels like BMW designed the steering. This car is put together well for its price it does not feel cheap at all. It does not roll or tilt when driven hard, makes me feel good and excited to drive this baby!!!

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  Best Car I have ever owned! - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By Dave - September 11 - 11:56 am

  I bought the Smart Car fortwo a year ago. I love it. Easy on gas and drives great. I wished I would have got AC added. Other than that, its a great little car!

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  Better than expected - would buy a Smart again. - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By R.B. - March 23 - 3:11 am

  The good: • A breeze to park. I actually LOVE when its time to find a parking space, since it can fit in leftover 1/2 spaces where other cars cant fit. If I ever switch to a full sized car, this is the #1 thing I will miss. • Great gas mileage. Driving around town and running errands, I can usually go 2+ weeks on a tank. • Gas fill-ups are quick and CHEAP. • Can go longer between oil changes. Manual advises to use synthetic and go up to a year between changes. • Great acceleration from complete stop. • Surprisingly good handling in snow. Its rear wheel drive and the engine is in the rear, so that is good for traction in the snow. There have been a few occasions where Ive driven to work in several inches of snow. Ive never been stuck (knock on wood) or felt like my Smart was out of control. • The car doesn’t use much electricity. Ive left the headlights and dome lights on overnight and it has always started. • No one volunteers me to be a taxi, or to use my vehicle to help them move. The not so swell: • There is a perception of Smart cars not being real safe for regular freeway commutes. It doesnt feel unsafe when I drive on freeways. It just doesnt give me the confidence and safe feeling I might have in a larger vehicle. • It doesnt recover its speed once youre slowed down on steep uphill roads. Once you slow down on a hill, that is as fast as youre going. • On uninterrupted driving over say, 60 miles, the engine gives off a slight burning smell. I dont know if mine has an issue or this is normal. It doesn’t seem to be a problem, but I try to avoid taking it on long trips often. • It could use a wall between the rear cargo area and seat backs. Unsecured items slide forward and fall under the seats. • No spare tire/donut. The upside is that the tires are so small that I just carry a high psi hand pump (looks like a bicycle pump) in the cargo, which is sufficient to put enough air in the tire to drive it to a repair place. • Its skinny-ness is great for parking, but when I take it through the automatic wash, only the driver side tires get washed. The tire wash on the passenger side misses the tires. • National service franchises dont work with Smarts enough. There is usually confusion over where the engine is, and how to get to it. This resulted in one of them breaking the thumb lever off the rear cargo hatch. • Not a huge selection of tires for this car. I found 2 brands, and only limited tire stores carry them.

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  Love my smart - 2009 Smart fortwo
  By Denise - February 15 - 6:13 pm

  The smart fortwo is the most unique car Ive ever owned. Its not for everybody but I love mine. I couldnt wait to get one and enjoy every moment behind the wheel. Even just looking at it sitting in my driveway makes me smile. I didnt buy it for the fuel economy but I average 42mpg combined city/highway.