Smart City Cabriolet (01-04) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
The cabriolet version of the smart city car makes this funky car more fun. It can be used as a full soft-top, or the roof can be used as a sunroof, sliding back just halfway. There are fewer cabriolets on the used market than the coupe. As a result, prices are higher. However, if you're not put off by left-hand-drive, early cars can be picked up more cheaply than you may expect. On sale in the UK since 2001, the range was re-branded fortwo from the start of 2004.
4 out of 5

Other Smart reviews

3.5 out of 5

Safety

A four-star Euro NCAP rating, strong safety cell, ABS, twin front airbags and stability control are standard. You also need to have your foot on the brake to engage reverse and the keys can only be removed when the car is in neutral – two quirky built-in safety features. All cars have an immobiliser and central locking; alarm is optional.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    3 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5
4 out of 5

Reliability

Although still a relatively new name in car making, smart is part of the Daimler-Chrysler empire, which includes Mercedes-Benz and Jeep. Build quality and engineering are both good and problems have been few and far between.

Car check problem points

Body

Check plastic body panels are undamaged.

Engine/Gearbox

No faults so far.

Other

Check the rear window is secure.