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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 fortwo, so we've included reviews for other years of the fortwo since its last redesign.
Amazing miniaturization - Quite an accomplishment
Brent Sheldon, 04/19/2019
2016 smart fortwo passion 2dr Hatchback (.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I suppose for most this car only makes sense in crowded cities but if you live in one it’s hard to describe how wonderful having such a small footprint is. Unsurpassed parking and maneuverability! Like an amusement park ride - so much fun. It’s clear that Mercedes spent much time with the newer design. I don’t think it occurs to many how difficult and expensive it is to miniaturize all the components and come out with a safe vehicle that drives like a much larger car. The engine’s torque pulls this lightweight (approx 2,000 pounds) car quickly. I have no problem keeping up with traffic - even on steep hills. The “cross wind assist” function nearly completely evens out high speed driving during windy days. The car is a work of art!
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Totally Underrated
Dragon82d, 07/22/2021
2017 smart fortwo prime 2dr Hatchback (.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
There is a little button next to the shift lever which changes the engine and transmission dynamics from economy to something with a bit more oomph. Car handles fine on the highway with the computer crosswind system.
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I will never buy a smart car again
e, 09/18/2019
2016 smart fortwo pure 2dr Hatchback (.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
My 2016 smart car with only 51000 miles was just totaled due to a wig flying up under car and getting caught in transmission, and causing transmission failure while driving on HWY. Its absurd that a wig could seriously destroy a smart car. This was my second smart car, but I will never buy another one. There should be more to the undercarriage to prevent something like this from even being possible.
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Great little EV
JackInTN, 04/29/2020
2016 smart fortwo electric drive coupe 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not a car for everyone but it can really turn heads. It is small but I can get easily to 300 plus pound people even those well over 6 ft tall into the car with what seems to be the surprising amount of room. The NASCAR design safety cage, so I'm told, really is much stronger and safer than most vehicles. I tend to drive it about 50 mi a day and charged it home, and the charging costs very little especially compared to the gas I was using in my old Nissan Murano. It has enough cargo space to carry a week's worth of groceries for my wife and I and most things we really need. Yes we still have a gas car but tend to use it for longer trips and not just going out to eat or around town for small shopping trips or sightseeing. It is surprisingly comfortable. The heater very much or the air conditioner in the summer you do get a range hit but not anything more than why you would see in other electric vehicles. In negotiates the hills here in Tennessee with ease and is a favorite for little kids all around the subdivision. It is interesting to see a car where other smart cars recognize it and hawk or wave almost every time.
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Dissapointment, too many problems
Kiana, 06/26/2017
2016 smart fortwo prime 2dr Hatchback (.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car gets less then 30 mpg, not 39/36. The gas gauge is not calibrated and the driver side window is lifted off during windy conditions and whistles noisily. This has not been fixed during 2 services.
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