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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
To bring you this assessment of the 2008 Smart Fortwo roadster, TheCarConnection.com's experts have handpicked some of the most useful information from reputable reviews. Then to make this especially relevant to shoppers who might be comparing the Fortwo to another model, the ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 SMART FORTWO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "fuses wraparound panels and extended fenders in an extroverted, ultra-chic package" ConsumerGuide: "Controls are simple and well laid out" Automobile: "this street-legal Tonka toy is again very tall, very narrow, and very short" Making its American debut in 2008 is the Smart Fortwo, a European micro car that has been on sale across the pond for the past decade. Despite its small size, the 2008 Smart Fortwo has a visual impact that far exceeds its physical dimensions. The exterior of the 2008 Smart Fortwo is unmistakable, both for its size and its actual styling. Automobile observes, "this street-legal Tonka toy is again very tall, very narrow, and very short." Kelley Blue Book says "the body panels are made of dent-resistant plastic," while Cars.com adds that the design "fuses wraparound panels and extended ...
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What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Smart Fortwo is a tiny, fuel-sipping city car for those whose daily driving limits them to congested downtown streets. As a second, commuting-only car, it's... Read full review
Overview The Smart Fortwo is an all-new entry in the U.S. car market. At less than nine feet long, it is the smallest car sold in the United States. As its name suggests, it is a... Read full review
"I have been driving my Smart for 2 weeks now and it is a total pleasure. I wasn't too sure about me riding such a small car. Particularly since I'm a big guy at 6'5" and 240 pounds. But... Read full review
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"I just drove the SMART cabriolet from VA to Ct and back, to a wedding around NY in traffic. What a hoot. I only felt unsafe from the other drivers trying to take pictures of me with their... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Smart fortwo: 2dr Coupe Pure | $11,590 / $N/A | City: 33 Hwy: 41 |
| 2008 Smart fortwo: 2dr Coupe Passion | $13,590 / $N/A | City: 33 Hwy: 41 |
| 2008 Smart fortwo: 2dr Cabriolet | $16,590 / $N/A | City: 33 Hwy: 41 |
To bring you this assessment of the 2008 Smart Fortwo roadster, TheCarConnection.com's experts have handpicked some of the most useful information from reputable ... Read full bottom line
2008 SMART FORTWO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "fuses wraparound panels and extended fenders in an extroverted, ultra-chic package" ConsumerGuide: ... Read full review
for the 2008 Smart fortwo from a dealer near you.
2008
MSRP: $11,590 - $16,590
"I have been driving my Smart for 2 weeks now and it is a total pleasure. I wasn't too sure about me riding such a small car. Particularly since I'm a big guy... Read more
The 2008 Smart ForTwo debuts as the smallest and shortest car in the U.S. The ForTwo is an ultra-compact two-seater designed and built by the Smart company, a... Read more
"I just drove the SMART cabriolet from VA to Ct and back, to a wedding around NY in traffic. What a hoot. I only felt unsafe from the other drivers trying to... Read more
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Great review
By Smart Cars | Posted: 2/8/2008
Thanks!
Definitely
By Smartcar | Posted: 2/8/2008
Great job!
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