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Smart Fortwo Coupe


PRICE: £7,060 - £13,685

TARGET PRICE: £6,674 - £12,923
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Smart Fortwo Coupe
What Car? rating - 2 out of 5
FOR  Smart owners can park where other drivers wouldn't even consider. Running costs and emissions are very low.
AGAINST  The ride is too firm, it's poor to drive and the entry-level Pure trim is stingily equipped.
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 4 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 2 out of 5
Nippy in the city, but struggles on faster roads
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
Sips fuel, so it's very cheap to run
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 2 out of 5
Logical controls, but limited adjustment
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 1 out of 5
The ride is hard and it's poor to drive
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 3 out of 5
Looks classy, particularly Pulse and Passion trims
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 3 out of 5
Only seats two, but they get plenty of space
Refinement Refinement rating - 2 out of 5
Engine becomes wearing on the motorway
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 3 out of 5
Stability control welcome, but only two airbags
Equipment Equipment rating - 2 out of 5
Base model is poorly kitted; top trim gets air-con
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the Fortwo Coupe range you can choose between 9 models - 3 petrol engines , 2 diesels and 4 others
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
Fortwo Coupe 0.8 cdi Passion 2dr£8,656
Fortwo Coupe 0.8 cdi Pure 2dr£7,478
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 60 mhd Pure 2dr£6,674
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 70 Limited Two 2dr£8,075
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 70 mhd Passion 2dr£8,220
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 70 mhd Pulse 2dr£7,984
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 70 mhd Pure 2dr£7,042
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 83 Passion 2dr£8,672
Fortwo Coupe 1.0 97 Brabus Xclusive 2dr£12,923
 
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In the Fortwo Coupe range you can choose between 9 models - 3 petrol engines , 2 diesels and 4 others
 
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