2017 Smart Fortwo review
Smart Fortwo highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
31 city, 38 highway, 34 combined
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What is new for the 2017 Smart Fortwo?
- Fortwo trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof, Leatherette & Cloth, Rear Spoiler, Soft Top, and Manual Transmission as standard equipment this year.
- Rear View Camera, Android Auto, and Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Pure trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Power Mirrors, Alloy Wheels, and JBL Sound System as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Smart Fortwo an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Smart Fortwo 21st out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Smart Fortwo is $540, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Smart Fortwo owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Smart Fortwo, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Smart Fortwo features and specs
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Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Android Auto
- JBL Sound System
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.0L
Horsepower
89
Torque (ft-lbs)
100
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
9.2
Wheelbase
73.7"
Overall length
106.1"
Width
65.5"
Height
61.1"
Leg room
F 41.2"
Head room
F 39.7"
Front tires
P155/60TR15
Rear tires
P175/55TR15
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 5
2017 Smart Fortwo FAQ
The 2017 Smart Fortwo is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Pure: 31 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- Prime: 31 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- Proxy: 31 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- Passion: 31 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
The Smart Fortwo received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Smart Fortwo as 20 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2017 Smart Fortwo:
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Spoiler
- Soft Top
- Rear View Camera
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