Smart ForTwo in-depth review - Carbuyer
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"The new Smart ForTwo offers an updated take on the clever, yet ultimately flawed, original Smart car."
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Six years and Matt hasn’t changed one bit! It’s awesome! One of the best motor journalist in the world!
The guy is a jerk.
Is there a Smart ForOne for people like me who have less than one friends?
scaredypicker dude when ur saying this...mat has left carbuyer to carwow
Google the elio. perfect for people like me with no friends
Probably Renault Twizy
Janitra Falvierna nope that has a seat in the back
Less than one?? That would be 0 friend I suppose
Engine in the back, It's practically a porsche! :D
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Own one of these. 3 point turns are a thing of the past. Can hold its own on the motorway no problem. The boot lid has a compartment within for extra storage.
Audio was pretty bad on this video guys. :( Lots of distortion in Matt's voice.
BoredGames like listening through an old radio
I freaking love my 1st gen 453!!! I live in Georgia where 70mph roads are common, but my little turbo has absolutely not only no problem and leaves almost all other vehicles (especially the spiffy pickups) in the dust at the light. It is a blast to leave Chargers and Mustangs spinning their wheels while I am "down the road" already.
The audio on this video is clipping (distorting) like crazy, sort it out guys, it's not very professional...
DirtHoleee And shaky video.
DirtHoleee Video quality was like the car.
DirtHoleee Reminds me of their earlier reviews (like around 2010)
Parking sensors in a smart car? Are you taking the piss.
Lmao true
Parking sensors in a smart car? If you need parking sensors on that you shouldn't be driving
seriously i got stomach cramps from reading everyones comments lol!
One of my work colleagues reversed over his dog that walked behind his old BMW , Maybe they are a good idea for safety reasons as some cars have terrible rear visibility .
stewiecee1234 you could stick your hand out the window as a parking sensor if your that blind . If your back windscreen steams up you can just wipe it off 😂😂
stewiecee1234 *need* you said.
If someone *wants* parking sensors, they can have whatever they want.
To be fair I owned a smart car and I struggled to park it sometimes because it feels a lot bigger inside than the actual car is
While the Smart ForTwo isn't the manliest car, something about it's size makes it look like a joy to drive. The looks have improved as well. I didn't mind the old look, but this new look give it more character. If I ever move to my family in Hungary or live somewhere in Europe, this would be a pretty good pick for a car.
Had 2 Smart cars now and they are marvellous cars, wouldn't change to any other now (live uk and am a female school bus driver, so one minute I am driving a manual bus and next an automatic wonderful Smart car) Thank you for this review!
I really do like this new Smart car, probably would never buy one but I do like it.
Sums up my opinion perfectly. I'd love to have a go in one, but I'd never want to actually own one.
+appelpower1 Yep. That is probably why you never see them actually on the road (well at least I don't).
Scott Sherman Me neither, but then again I live in a fairly rural area.
+appelpower1 I live in a mid-size town and still don't see many. The only ones I see are "customer experience vehicles" from the Mercedes dealership around the corner from my house.
Scott Sherman That's a poor excuse, obviously :)
But is it a cramped town? The Fortwo is for cities with complicated centres and tiny streets.
Its the best car for the city working person ,i have one and will buy enother one
We got the four door one
Going to buy this car as a present for my 66th anniversary!
Wiat a sec. Isn't that the Mat from Carwow!
He has changed dude!!!
At 2:34 that driver in the red car must have thought what the hell
What happened with the audio? Apart from that, good job guys!
Someone didn't do their research, this is the 3rd generation
Yes I classed it as the 3rd version. My son had the 451 (2nd gen) and 453 (3rd gen). We use a mechanic who has 3 450’s but today he said one of them was a second generation which was confusing 😂 I think it must be a facelift of the 1st gen one.
You have an option to have your speedometer in Digital display. (First thing I done when I got mine) Motorway driving is absolutely Normal, doesn't feel any different to any other car. Loving my New Smart.
How do you change it to digital?
Is there going to be a review of the forfour coming up? I know its basically the Twingo but still would like to see it
Harrison Ganner Yep - we're filming it tomorrow! The video should be up soon.
Carbuyer Please try the dual clutch version. Thanks.
Come on waiting and waiting for the forfour. Ganna end up going for a VW up at this rate
***** I'd say go for the forfour anyway because its bigger than the vw up, even the five door model
Yer, but the problem is, they're similar money, and you get a much nicer interior on the up, and I may wait till next year and get the GTI version they'll be bringing out with 140 BHP
Why is the video/audio so bad!
VolvoXC90TV Too much gain.
Hahaha Mat puts soo much fun into these videos I love him. GRATE REVIEW by the way
Mat got the generation wrong. It's the third generation Fortwo, not second.
Same vehicles
True
It is such a cute little car and I would buy one if I was old enough
It’s so funny not seeing mat on Carwow
sort the audio out!!!!
My dream car.
Love smart cars. Loved humming The World At Large tune during the filler music
Can i fit my Brompton folding bike in the back? I'm thinking of buying this for college and day trips. Good review!
I had an electric 70 plate ioved it but not the price and miles on a charge so soldback to Mercedes now im.picking a black smart for 2 68 plate with 10400 miles only and under 9k bargain car these are absolutely awesome i cant wait to get back in one they are such fun
The boot is actually almost as big as on a Suzuki Swift, didn't expect that!
Would rather get a second hand Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio
Loving Matt's humour :D
also I love the orange inside 😍😍
Sound quality is awful.
Great review again!
Sorry, but its the 3th generation.
No it’s the second generation previous one was facelifts but same platform this one is all new
I want one
It really is just a city car, and a cute one to boot :)
Jan de Rochefort It's way more than just a city car
Great Car. Love the Orange.
the audio sounds terrible :D
The standard Renault gear nob, also used on Dacias ruins it.
I have a mini Cooper but I am really thinking of getting a smart car for my drive to college everyday. My mom is so against my obsessions over smart cars but I can't help it
I thought this is the 3rd generation fortwo?
Love this car...hope this comes in electric in India🤩
the engiens are in the Dacia Sandero too
Again, in the description, you've written and given the link to the Toyota Yaris review. Same for the link in the video. It's supposed to be the Aygo.
He actually gave the Toyota Aygo link not the Toyota Yaris.
Oscar Banks Just checked and, nope, they gave the Yaris link.
This is not the second, its the third generation (but since the first one wasn't available in the us you could count it as second if you want)
so all this wheelchair with a roof has going for it is that it's small? Basically you could just replace it with a bike or scooter since you won't be able to carry much less and it's just as useful outside the city
It's still a car not a bike!
I'm not sure but I think the rev counter is just an extra and not standard equipment.
Finding a Brabus version of the 3rd Generation smart seems to be very difficult in the United States
Wonder if they sorted out the DCT which was mentioned as horrible in every review of the previous car. Well, at least you can now get the five speed in North America with the new model if the DCT still sucks.
To me. The fiat 500 is a much soild car and it actually can fit in 4 adults when needed.
So cool, i love this car
They actually had to use the term "Smart" in the name of this car so that people wouldn't feel stupid for buying it. It's like the used car salesman who call himself "Honest Pete".
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I thought it was a clever name....
Aryzen Inniriea State of Missouri Alcohol Responsibility Training.
They are not road tax exempt. My 999cc non turbo is £150
What’s the thing on 1:15 that he says it’s annoying but removable???
Did he like swallow the mic or something
How much mpg around town? Was that 35?
Smart car is great for students and bachelors
A real bisexual petrol-head lmao what if you’re female? still gay?
can you please make a review on the new Audi R8
Price pls
It’s mat :D he looks so much younger
They didn't turn on the image stabilization?
Its funny how people say an underpowered 3 cyl is loud and unsettling but lust after v8s.
2nd or 3rd gen Smart4two?? All reviewers miss high driving position, stellar LED lights, digital tachometer and totally decent basic functionality. Find it also terrific on the motorway from experience. Really poor review in this vid. The only annoying thing is the rev gauge.
Is there going to be a review on the new spec Toyota Yaris?
can you do a review of the EV version? does it still have the rear wheel sound problem that you mentioned in this ICE review?
MY DREAM CAR BETTER THAN A LAMBO
David Stanworth ok...
That car looks so much fun to drive, do the make a faster version of it, that would be epic
There's the brabus-version which is extremly fun to drive but not very affordable.
The camera movement is just terrible
Why does the image on this review looks so grainy, bright and kind of "amateurish camera work"?
When does it going to launch in India....
I am the only one who thinks he looks like littlefinger in GoT?
Actually Matt, this was the 3rd generation smart fortwo, it being a 453 with Renault engines, the first generation was the 450 with Mercedes engines and the second generation was the 451 with Mitsubishi petrol or Mercedes diesel engines.
What year is this one he's doing?
@@bmarie8965 the one he reviewed was 2015+
What year?
The camera man must have been doing donuts with Matt because it was kinda shaky in the first quarter and made me a bit motion sick, otherwise I love the videos.
I love car buyer reviews but this episode has terrible audio.
Sound quality?
3rd gen not 2nd
What's going on with the audio carbuyer??
Anyone compared this to an iQ? Ignoring the price difference and the fact that the fortwo has more modern kit (i.e. touchscreen) which has the better ride/gearbox/nvh levels etc.?
I think am gonna buy this car I like the colour
OK.
+mariediane Agius I'm mechanically incline and these cars have a very poor design . For example to change a thermostat on this car is a nightmare not to mention they cost $300.00. The starter, try to find a rebuilt starter because the new ones are just crazy expensive. The starter is very very badly designed , they can't last the cables are exposed so the corrosion set in and you have to change the whole starter. If you could get brushes for the starter then you could change the cables but never the less who in the world would have such a bad design . If the car worked half the time it would not be so bad. I had mind up to 45,000 KM's and was always broken I never seen such a poor design . The other thing is the gas millage a Toyota Yaris as better millage and a much better car. The resale value is worth nothing for these cars. The car it self was fun to drive specially down town parking was a joke. But they are always broken can;t rely on them. Like the rebuilt starters there is hardly none available because they all lose there cables. I guaranty that anyone who as one of these will have starter problem and that;s only the beginning . A SMART car top of the line AC , Blue tuth, mags, gas, passion coup 4 years old 45000 km's $4000.00 and that is in immaculate shape I wouldn't pay $1000.00
IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE WORST CAR ON THE MARKET TODAY. Don't take my word ask anyone who as one for more then five years. The list goes on the actuator is another problem these are not automatic they have an automatic clutch not the same thing.
The older diesel models would heat up in 6th gear . I repair car and this is the worst car out there today. The other thing is when we have certain problems with car we call the dealership for advice and always get it but Mercedes wont give us the time of day.
+Whats GoingOn I know I am gonna save too buy it
+mariediane Agius Buy a Fiat 500
Were did u get it plz tell me it's my dream car
I do not know what people are moaing about as to me the audio was far far better than adequate. :)
VERY NICE!
Don't know why but the fiat 500 and Smart Fortwo have great interiors
I drove a 500 around as a rental once...
It was fun for a week, but NEVER AGAIN. Especially the floor mat, I count about 20 times where I had my foot stuck trying to use the clutch every day.
I WANT A SMART CAR
Has the tightest turning circle of any car... then comes the Hyundai veloster in 2nd place... :D ahh the joy of having a small car
hahahaha...that intro is epic!!!😂😂😂😂
Isn't this the 3rd generation?
how's this second generation?
could you pls make a review on the geely lc
where does it available ?
So basically it's a shittier, smaller and more expensive version of the Twingo. Same interior quality, same engines, gearboxes, chassis, etc.
derbigpr500 as always, you're paying for the badge.
2gud4umenglez Paying for the badge - SMART... LOL...
It only shares 60% of the parts you touch with the Twingo and having driven both you can see a big difference
DAYM SMART = MERCEDES
***** Yes, I know. But still a SMART... I'd classify it lower than a renault. I mean... Just look at it... SMART... like wtf :D
What is the cost
Price plz
Where can I buy it ????
How can I buy it ?
Is this car safe?
For its extremly small size it is very safe (compared to other small cars) due to its tridion-cage and the rear ending engine.
But it can't keep up with a modern 5-door car
Yes
Yes it's safe than bike