Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (2007 - 2014) review
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At a glance |
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| New price | £9,168 - £21,895 |
| Used price | £1,175 - £8,425 |
| Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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| Road tax cost | £0 - £135 |
| Insurance group | 2 - 15 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
- Great in the city
- Well built
- Easy to park
- Economical and cheap to run
- CDI diesel available
CONS
- Too small for the needs of many
- Wooden handling out of town
- Jerky gear change
This is the convertible version of the car that most people know simply as the Smart car – although it looks very similar the normal coupe. The model’s picked up a cult following since being launched in right-hand drive form in 2001 and is now an everyday sight in towns and cities up and down the country. It’s easy to see why: it’s fun, simple to park, cheap to run and well equipped for urban life.
The cheeky cabriolet version injects an extra dose of fun and feel-good factor in the summer thanks to a fabric roof that quickly folds down. Unfortunately it shares the same sluggish gearbox as the coupe model and is not great on open roads. However, there is a Brabus version available which adds more power and a sporty bodykit.
