The 2016 smart fortwo is a subcompact car that excels in busy urban environments where finding a parking space is a daily challenge. A new model of fortwo engineered by Mercedes-Benz, the smart microcar is all about having safety and fun in a package that can carry a lot more than you might think.
While the smart fortwo may have the smallest footprint of any car on the road, it has a new tridion safety cell that is built with more ultra-high strength steel designed to protect the passengers inside.
With small size comes big advantages. The 2016 smart fortwo has tight turning circle, which makes it easy to make a quick U-turn and grab that elusive parking space on the other side of the street. Other surprises include a roomy cabin such that tall people will have plenty of headroom and legroom.
Tucked away in the rear is a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that delivers 89 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque – much improved over the previous model’s 70 horsepower rating. The five-speed manual transmission is standard and helps attain 32 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. Opt for the 6-speed dual clutch transmission for snappy shifts and fuel economy checks in at 33/39 mpg.
According to Car and Driver, the new 2017 Electric Drive model will arrive late 2016.
Watch Roman as he discovers the amazing capabilities of the new 2016 smart fortwo.
Other cars to consider in this class are the Chevrolet Spark, Fiat 500 and Scion iQ.
