Smart Roadster Coupé (03-07) - Review Review by David Ross on 19 November 2009 List the key attributes for any good small sports car and stylish good looks, sharp handling and peppy engines are likely to be at the top. The Smart Roadster boasts all three, plus that all important fun factor, making it one of the most characterful two seaters of recent times. It is very small at less than three and half metres long, but there's a surprising amount of legroom in the cabin, even for those over six foot tall. Powered by a distinctive 698cc turbocharged engine its performance figures don't look particularly impressive on paper, but out on the road it feels very nippy, with great acceleration from low down. The Roadster Coupe is also great fun and guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you get behind the wheel. It's a car that is destined to be a future classic. 3.5 out of 5 Other Smart reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £13,500 - £18,700 Used price range: £1,633 - £6,518 View all used prices Get a Smart Roadster Coupé (03-07) information pack Next steps Smart Roadster Coupé cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 6 models like this for sale, starting at £3,295. Find used Smart Roadster Coupés for sale Funky image, great fun to drive, very economical and cheap to run, characterful turbocharged engine, Brabus version available Limited luggage space, some scratchy interior plastics, noisy at motorway speeds List the key attributes for any good small sports car and stylish good looks, sharp handling and peppy engines are likely to be at the top. The Smart Roadster boasts all three, plus that all important fun factor, making it one of the most characterful two seaters of recent times. It is very small at less than three and half metres long, but there's a surprising amount of legroom in the cabin, even for those over six foot tall. Powered by a distinctive 698cc turbocharged engine its performance figures don't look particularly impressive on paper, but out on the road it feels very nippy, with great acceleration from low down. The Roadster Coupe is also great fun and guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you get behind the wheel. It's a car that is destined to be a future classic. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"Only one engine is available in the Smart Roadster Coupe - a three-cylinder 698cc petrol engine with..." Handling 4 out of 5"Thanks to a very low centre of gravity and wide track, the Roadster Coupe is superb in corners with..." Comfort Comfort 2.5 out of 5"As you'd expect of a car this size, the interior of the Roadster Coupe is pretty cosy, but there's..." Practicality 2 out of 5"The Coupe has storage space in the front boot, and a second area in the back which, thanks to the..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The Roadster Coupe wasn't especially cheap when it was new and only came with average levels of..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"Everything is within easy reach of the driver (even the nearside wing mirror adjustment) and..." Costs Running costs 4.5 out of 5"Residuals have been acceptable, though the Brabus model took quite a hit from new, because of its..." Green credentials 5 out of 5"The Roadster is very eco-friendly and easy on the environment. With an average of 123g/km CO2 across..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3 out of 5"The body incorporates a strong safety cell to protect occupants in an accident, and there are twin..." Reliability 3 out of 5"The peppy little engine and transmission are well proven on the Fortwo (previously the City Coupe)..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"It's a popular little car and that means that you won't be able to march into the showroom and..." Buying used 3 out of 5"There are some used ones about but it can take plenty of searching to find the right car. Be aware..." Selling 3 out of 5"While the Smart is cheap car to run, the Roadster isn't as well recognised as the ForTwo and so it..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Smart Roadster Coupé (03-07) (80bhp) 2d Auto (RHD) 4 out of 5 “ Fuel consumption,or lack of it! Lower road tax... The coupe back greatly improves the load capacity,... ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Smart Roadster cars for sale We have 6 models like this for sale. Find Smart Roadster cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Smart Roadster Coupé (03-07) (80bhp) 2d Auto (RHD) 4 out of 5 “ Fuel consumption,or lack of it! Lower road tax... The coupe back greatly improves the load capacity,... ”