smart fortwo 2014–2019 car dimensions: 2695 mm long, 1663 mm wide and 1555 mm high. Unladen weight is 880 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 260 litres.
Cruise control with speed limiter is standard across the range. Automatic climate control comes on Passion and higher lines or as an option. The optional smart Media-System brings a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and MirrorLink on later models, but no Apple CarPlay. Rear parking sensors, reversing camera, lane keeping assist and active brake assist (distance warning) are available as options or on higher packs and grades like Prime or Premium Plus. Crosswind assist is standard. The cabin feels surprisingly roomy for two with a high seating position and good visibility, fabric-trimmed dash on many specs, and simple storage like a centre console drawer and door bins. Live with the basic audio and manual mirrors on entry models, or step up for heated seats and better connectivity.
Boot holds 260 litres with the two seats in place, rising to 350 litres when the passenger backrest folds flat for longer loads up to about 1.55 m. The split rear hatch makes loading easy in tight city spots. Enough for shopping or a couple of soft bags, but no rear seats mean no further expansion.
No towing capacity is listed or rated for trailers on European specs. Payload sits around 260 kg depending on engine and transmission. The car suits light urban errands and two-up commuting rather than heavy work or hauling. Sports or lowered suspension appears only on Brabus versions.
The cabin has a high seating position that creates a spacious feel for two occupants with solid head and leg room. Hard plastics form most surfaces yet trim pieces and optional leather seats add style. Power windows come standard while automatic climate control and a fabric roller blind on the panoramic roof appear on higher grades. Heated front seats and a heated multifunction steering wheel form part of the winter package.
Official combined fuel use 4.1 l/100 km for 71 PS petrol, 4.2 l/100 km for 90 PS turbo
Service A every 20 000 km or 1 year, Service B every 40 000 km or 2 years
Euro NCAP 4 stars (adult 82 %, child 80 %, pedestrian 56 %, safety assist 56 %)
Standard kit: tridion cell, driver/passenger/side/knee airbags, ESP, ABS, crosswind assist, hill-start assist, ISOFIX
Petrol three-cylinder engines with start-stop deliver official combined figures of 4.1 l/100 km on the 71 PS unit and 4.2 l/100 km on the 90 PS turbo. Both run on Super unleaded and suit short city trips.
Maintenance follows fixed intervals of Service A at 20 000 km or one year and Service B at 40 000 km or two years. Brake fluid is renewed after three years then every two years. spark plugs at 80 000 km or four years. coolant at 120 000 km.
The car scored four Euro NCAP stars in 2014. The tridion safety cell, five airbags, ESP with ABS, crosswind assist and hill-start assist are standard across the range. Lane-keep assist and distance warning remain options.
Daily ownership centres on easy parking thanks to the 6.95 m turning circle and low running costs. Higher grades add parking sensors or a camera. regular checks of lights, brakes and suspension keep the car reliable in urban use.
Length 2695 mm, Width 1663 mm, Height 1555 mm, Wheelbase 1873 mm (fortwo 2014–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Daimler AG, Introduction of the New smart fortwo coupé and smart forfour, Model Series 453, Daimler press information, 16 July 2014, states.