Smart Roadster Coupé (03-07) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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

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Equipment

The Roadster Coupe wasn't especially cheap when it was new and only came with average levels of standard equipment. All models have 12-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, driver and passenger airbags, electric windows, a six-speed sequential automatic gearbox, electrically assisted power steering, a CD stereo, a centre armrest, air conditioning, a leather steering wheel and gear lever plus a two-piece removable hard-top. An electrically operated sliding soft top was available as an option. The Sports Pack option has a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel and Spikeline alloy wheels while the Safety Pack includes front fog lights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and side airbags. Other options include leather sports seats with seat heating, a CD change while the comfort package consists of cruise control, electric power steering and a trip computer. The Finale Edition comes with 17-inch alloys, metallic paint, air conditioning, clock and rev counter, engine start button plus colour-coded front and rear bumpers.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Manual sunroof
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
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