smart fortwo 2012–2015 car dimensions: 2695 mm long, 1559 mm wide and 1555 mm high. Unladen weight is 895 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 220 litres.
The cabin offers a raised seating position with good all-round visibility and leather seats as standard on Brabus models. Air conditioning with automatic temperature control is standard. A touchscreen multimedia system with navigation, radio, CD/DVD and Bluetooth is available, often fitted on higher specs. Cruise control is optional via steering wheel controls. Power windows and ambient lighting feature. Driver aids focus on ESP, ABS, hill start assist and airbags including knee bags, with no advanced collision or lane systems listed.
Boot space measures 220 litres with the seats in place. The folding passenger seat allows longer items to fit, expanding usable volume up to 340 litres to the roof. A retractable luggage cover with net bag is available.
Payload capacity is listed at 155 kg. No towing capacities are stated for braked or unbraked trailers. Brabus models include sport suspension lowered by 10 mm for a firmer ride. The compact two-seater layout suits city use rather than heavy work duties.
The two-seat cabin has a raised seating position that gives clear all-round visibility and feels more open than the short body suggests. BRABUS models come with heated leather seats that have strong side bolsters and integral seat belts. A leather-look dashboard, aluminium contrast pieces and a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles complete the interior. The cabriolet uses a fully automatic fabric soft top with heated glass rear window.
Premium unleaded (Super Plus) fuel. combined consumption 5.2 l/100 km. CO2 119 g/km. 33-litre tank
Service interval every 15 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating for the 451 generation
Standard safety: Tridion high-strength steel cell, ESP with hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, hydraulic brake assist, six airbags (front, knee, head/thorax side) on cabriolet, belt tensioners
New-car warranty 4 years or 80 000 km in several markets
The BRABUS cabriolet runs a rear-mounted 999 cc turbo three-cylinder that needs premium unleaded fuel. Official combined consumption sits at 5.2 litres per 100 km and CO2 output is 119 g/km. The tank holds 33 litres.
Factory service intervals are every 15 000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Longer intervals apply only to the non-turbo petrol engines. A four-year or 80 000 km warranty was offered in a number of markets.
Safety centres on the Tridion cell made from high-strength steel. Standard kit includes ESP with hill-start assist, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, hydraulic brake assist and six airbags on the cabriolet version (driver and passenger front, knee and combined head/thorax side bags). Seat-belt tensioners are fitted. The 451 generation scored four stars for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP testing.
Plastic body panels absorb minor knocks and can be swapped quickly. The 2.69 m length makes parking simple. The fabric soft top needs periodic checks of seals and mechanism to stay weather-tight.
Length 2695 mm, Width 1559 mm, Height 1555 mm, Wheelbase 1867 mm (fortwo 2012–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Smart ForTwo Brabus 2014 USA brochure.