Smart ForFour city car review - Carbuyer

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  • "The new Smart ForFour is cheap to run and offers a huge range of customisable options. Its small size and great manoeuvrability make it ideal for the city, but it feels stretched on the motorway."
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  • @hawkesworth1712
    @hawkesworth1712 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That cup holder didn't look well placed to me. Any time a drink bottle covers access to buttons or switches, it's a bad design.

  • @Champsterz
    @Champsterz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    btw, this video is kind of hypnotic... especially the part that she circle the car around and around and around and around..

  • @adamalantaylor8518
    @adamalantaylor8518 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I fell in love with the car and have one on order, ideal first car!!! 😀

    • @juliansiebert5275
      @juliansiebert5275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah maybe for me too :)

    • @ryvr.
      @ryvr. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's so expensive though

    • @harleyxom4959
      @harleyxom4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not an ideal first car, they cost way to much

    • @HKNYN1
      @HKNYN1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harleyxom4959 for you perhaps

    • @cactus3796
      @cactus3796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@harleyxom4959 im collecting mine this weekend as a first car !!

  • @NorthernMan932
    @NorthernMan932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That window reflection would drive me crazy.

  • @Raprada
    @Raprada 9 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    They should rename it to Smart ForWho?

    • @birilol
      @birilol 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ***** LMAO

    • @danesebruno
      @danesebruno 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You win the internet today

    • @sirmoros8951
      @sirmoros8951 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wished mobile has a like button

    • @tranlily3001
      @tranlily3001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wrong, the company should rename it SMARTFORCITY.
      So if ppl who's living in city not own this it mean they're...is stupid, they're get mad & will buy this one LOL

    • @juliansiebert5275
      @juliansiebert5275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For me :D
      First car (18y old) and 4 doors are just better than 2, and waay better for going 2 holidays etc

  • @CESARE416
    @CESARE416 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Remote central locking" is somehow worth mentioning as part of the base model. God I hope the wheels aren't options...

    • @33LB
      @33LB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ummm, that's not a standard feature on all cars by any means, especially small and cheap cars. I have a 2009 aygo. it does not have remote locking and it does not have central locking.

  • @gordonellis529
    @gordonellis529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best cars I have ever owned. Great to drive and build quality is excellent. Only thing is I had to get the steering rack changed under warranty. Mercedes after sales service is very poor.

  • @drizzlesquad6758
    @drizzlesquad6758 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How does a sunroof inter fear with head room

  • @johnc007
    @johnc007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s very well equipped for a small city car. It’s not that expensive either. Expensive car features at affordable prices.

  • @maxcady360
    @maxcady360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a 2017 model last month. Made me forget about my Citroen Saxo in less than a week.

  • @BigHeadedRacer
    @BigHeadedRacer 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    When she said "I find the reflections on the windscreen really annoying", what are you gonna do about it? Smash the windscreen? Not a hate comment, just a point. You make good videos, especially Matt or whatever as he basically does them all now.

  • @stuartpullman8847
    @stuartpullman8847 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you drive it on motorway at like 75mph

  • @user4732_
    @user4732_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the cupholder is on the way!

  • @themichal2298
    @themichal2298 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this so much, it's so cute! But I'm sad that it isn't available as a 3 door.

    • @hazadills
      @hazadills 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is...

    • @themichal2298
      @themichal2298 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haza Dilley but not for four people -_-

    • @fr4serrr
      @fr4serrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haza Dilley Smart Fortwo has two doors cos at the back it splits and the car is a coupe

  • @yassirbelarabi1686
    @yassirbelarabi1686 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it made in asociation with Renault? Same seats, R-Link, im sure the same chassis, same engines ... as a Twingo

  • @INUMIMI28
    @INUMIMI28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reason why I like the old ForFour over new one, is that it was actually ForFive rather than ForFour, and it was engineered by Mitsubishi so it was reliable than other Daimler products in those days

  • @rafarga1980
    @rafarga1980 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is basically a "kei car."
    And there are a lot of better kei cars in Japan that could have been a better alternative to the Smart car
    if they were made available in Europe and other countries.

    • @nickkerinklio8239
      @nickkerinklio8239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If

    • @briangerada7209
      @briangerada7209 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No , it's not a kei car , kei cars are only equipped with 600cc engine irrelevant with turbo or not, & With a specific kei car measurements

  • @LouWisteria
    @LouWisteria 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i wonder when will smart make forsix, foreight, forten and so on.....

  • @eeee24333
    @eeee24333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is there diesel version

  • @Ioanides001
    @Ioanides001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Carbuyer :) The comments below seem to show you're not reaching the right audience when reviewing this sort of car...

  • @SlickMotoMike
    @SlickMotoMike 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the fuel type

  • @rtankard
    @rtankard 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missed on review, little things like: Engine in the back, back windows don't go down, only four seats, only £600 more than the ForTwo, stability control kills the handling, Tridion safety cell, flip over seats in back, fold down front passenger seat for long items, more sound insulation than Twingo (ForFour is a lot quieter), really really expensive (£14,000 for top model!), not a Mercedes - Daimler take the credit, stop start on all models, no real world chance of getting 67mpg (UK gallons) - something Matt always comments on...

  • @kfergus3662
    @kfergus3662 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are they in the USA

  • @MrJhynx
    @MrJhynx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If they made these with an AWD option I'm sure more people would buy them.

  • @ErikSWE
    @ErikSWE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only reason I'd never consider a small city car is that almost every model out there lacks an armrest between the front seats.

  • @brzutt
    @brzutt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you need rear parking sensor on car that size

  • @Priderockstarlion
    @Priderockstarlion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sad part is they don't sell this in North America 😫😫😫

  • @ShaunJW1
    @ShaunJW1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why car makers have hidden bins when its obvious its a "hidden bin". They need to have a compartment under the seat with a proper lock on it or key-code (so that if you lose the key your not screwed).

  • @sugar3962
    @sugar3962 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only root for Japcars but I think this design is cute,not to mention the inside is refined,sad it's not a merc engine but you'll pay more than a 1.5l engined car,I just hope it won't burn the buyers' wallets

  • @rodolfonavarrete7362
    @rodolfonavarrete7362 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm guessing this car is merely for extravagant people with a plentiful economy, but it does look futuristic and at least for me it would be a memorable experience to be able to drive one. For some reason, I feel attracted in a way to cozy, little cars that simply exude this "chic" kind of lifestyle someone without a family would only enjoy, and also exclusive to what people could go for living in some nice city. Owning a Smart would be rather fun, I think. But they seem a little overpriced.

  • @TheGreatUtopiaCat
    @TheGreatUtopiaCat 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    u say there is no load lip but there kind of is

  • @debrisbit
    @debrisbit 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    back storage is good for children??? what will they store in that puny space?

  • @reecewilliams9838
    @reecewilliams9838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how tall are you

  • @3kcc
    @3kcc 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nothing to say about that awful rear passenger's window?

    • @mpnl21
      @mpnl21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!

  • @quas392
    @quas392 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive had one of these for just over 7 or so months now as my first car, main critisicms are the useless automatic gearbox which lurches about, completely sleepy stop/start function that you have to turn off every time you get in, and the fact it appears to have no power whatsoever to overtake even the slowest of lorries on the 1.0 NA model not to mention the fact it easily blows about in high winds like an untethered kite. Boot space isn't good either but that's what you get for something with the engine in the back. Trim levels are baffling (for example mine has heated leather seats but manual mirrors and no seat adjustment????) The looks divide people, honestly I'm not too bothered.
    other than that though, parking is great, its cheap to fill up, insure, tax, etc, just don't take it on the motorway for long periods. hoping to get something more car-like as my premium falls

  • @SwPiotrek
    @SwPiotrek 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:52 Is this just me or, is this front fender in slightly different shade of colour?

    • @lewisharley4752
      @lewisharley4752 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No

    • @ScottPC
      @ScottPC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're right. The doors look metallic orange and the fenders look standard red.

    • @miniena7774
      @miniena7774 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a reflection of the ground, fool.

    • @TristanIsChristian
      @TristanIsChristian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that

  • @Urzu3
    @Urzu3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the back passenger windows is fixed..?

    • @phillipvelednitskiy6881
      @phillipvelednitskiy6881 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget 70 hp that supposedly can carry 4 people and a whole car up a hill...

  • @sirmoros8951
    @sirmoros8951 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will you be doing a video about the Ford Mustang?

    • @sirmoros8951
      @sirmoros8951 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joshua Wells They did do the video about the Chevy Camaro

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Maximilian Tay We will do when it comes on sale in the UK - it'll be Britain's cheapest V8, which is definitely something we're excited about. That noise...!

  • @SamCarlo
    @SamCarlo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful host!!

  • @rabit818
    @rabit818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kei car dimensions?

  • @foxelcoate8903
    @foxelcoate8903 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ooooh Naughty naughty 5:38 your reviewer moves over to the over side of the road even thought its a double white line.
    I hope it was a closed road

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fox Elcoate Indeed - that's one of the closed test tracks we use! There's certainly nobody coming the other way.

    • @foxelcoate8903
      @foxelcoate8903 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no worries then, how posh your own circuit.

    • @mr_glasgow84
      @mr_glasgow84 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Fox Elcoate Get a life!

    • @tomdude75
      @tomdude75 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marty M why how was he supposed to know it was there own track

  • @bartiz12
    @bartiz12 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since it is based on Twingo, is the engine also in the back of car?

  • @mustsilm
    @mustsilm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You would think the germans get it right, but clearly didnt with this car. It seems like the french and italians still make the best small cars.

  • @kossak007
    @kossak007 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    So this car is basically a rebadged Renault Twingo. I think that on the exterior it's actually uglier than the Twingo. On the interior, it has a Renault gear shift knob, buttons and others. The plastic looks quite nasty to be honest and there's one more thing: pop out rear windows she "forgot" to complain about. If this was an AYGO, C1 or 108 we would have heard about this. A bit unfair I would say...

    • @petrovicdruid
      @petrovicdruid 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kossak I completely agree with you m8

  • @calvinchann1996
    @calvinchann1996 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd buy an Up

  • @sergiohenriqueribasdeolive5345
    @sergiohenriqueribasdeolive5345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing car...

  • @caustic279
    @caustic279 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look at those tyres they are like bicycle tyres

  • @shaggythisisntweed4818
    @shaggythisisntweed4818 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they have that in
    America

    • @FroyourFilms
      @FroyourFilms 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Violent Overlord
      Not really... at least I have only seen the Fortwo.

  • @arifsayeed3688
    @arifsayeed3688 ปีที่แล้ว

    In second row no thigh support sufficient

  • @flaziola
    @flaziola 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why would a car this size need reversing sensors?

    • @jazzman1626
      @jazzman1626 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      'Cause women drive them.

  • @rafael4849
    @rafael4849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tem miniatura do carro

  • @coryjay16
    @coryjay16 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    just ordered my one.. getting it in February 👍👌🏻👌🏻🙈🙈

  • @davelister4435
    @davelister4435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    urggh she is pretty smart too - but one thing typically has eluded her review, that's where the engine is!? Untypically for these city cars - its in the rear (which is really not smart) there's no space to carry hardly anything at all...

  • @holdnomore4312
    @holdnomore4312 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The designer of this car should have been fired !

  • @ruieight
    @ruieight 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing impression, fortwo more better.

  • @CH2K23
    @CH2K23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you need parking sensors on a car this small then you shouldn’t be driving

  • @rafael4849
    @rafael4849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sou de Teófilo OTONI Minas GERAIS Brasil

  • @lomate1963
    @lomate1963 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's on a closed road

  • @haazrabux39
    @haazrabux39 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    review Nissan Figaro please!

  • @cristianboerescu984
    @cristianboerescu984 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The interior is awesome and the outside view is also amazing. The only problem is the price.

    • @Jimbo8012
      @Jimbo8012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Cristian Boerescu - This is why you buy Smart cars used. You can pick up nearly new Passion examples for £6k and as a used proposition, they're an absolute steal particularly with the high equipment levels. I liked this car when I drove it although I recognised its limitations - poor at motorway speeds where the high centre of gravity and short wheelbase make the Smart susceptible to cross winds.
      The plus points are numerous though - ncredibly maneuverable, comfortable, well equipped (even in passion spec), had good soundproofing, was well built and had a pretty decent primary and secondary ride.

  • @JulyusAndreas
    @JulyusAndreas 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just like hatchback

  • @user-fp4gf9oj6f
    @user-fp4gf9oj6f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best 🎉🎉🎉

  • @guerrerolo1594
    @guerrerolo1594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola .

  • @arifsayeed3688
    @arifsayeed3688 ปีที่แล้ว

    Second room mein Thai support zero hai

  • @loganclaffey1316
    @loganclaffey1316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ForFour not four four!!

  • @STEVE33437
    @STEVE33437 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I the only one that realizes this car was named "Smart" so that it is referred to as smart because otherwise when seen on the road it appears to be a stupid idea?

  • @kylemagersupp9746
    @kylemagersupp9746 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    she says it's spacious, while her legs are crammed in a corner.

  • @GamezGames19
    @GamezGames19 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    ''Reinforced steel'' are you kidding me... all cars has had reinforced steel for about 20 years. Maybe she means boron steel

  • @nintendoatarikiller
    @nintendoatarikiller 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two "well placed cupholders" that are right in front of the climate controls..

    • @2010SmartFortwo
      @2010SmartFortwo ปีที่แล้ว

      Also when you are in 5th gear you can’t get your coffe cup out lol without a risk of dropping it when picking it up by its lid ahah

  • @theodorelk3674
    @theodorelk3674 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do we need this outside/inside toy looking car, the parts remind me like it is for tele tubby audience kid, I don't joke. Just for turning circle, do we need it? How can running costs can be cheaper, if it is in a Mercedes service maintained. A front wheel drive small car has much better handling on higher speeds then this driving concept. It is not a Porsche. Sure very awkward weight distribution it has.

  • @marty1973w
    @marty1973w 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your cute and not talking about the car

  • @fiestavision14
    @fiestavision14 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the other girl, liked her more! More beautifull and better voice

  • @sharkey500
    @sharkey500 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You would have to have a Brain made of custard to buy this car compared to other cars such as a Fiesta.

  • @williamchanchan7845
    @williamchanchan7845 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like a ToyCar.

  • @abdullahkhokhar4867
    @abdullahkhokhar4867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suzuki celerio 4 life😂😂😂😂

  • @SPWGAMING550
    @SPWGAMING550 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    No-one in thier right mind would buy this car. Get a second hand Fiesta,Clio etc.

    • @chileanyways1275
      @chileanyways1275 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Why this car is amazing and beautiful

    • @chileanyways1275
      @chileanyways1275 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Firemarioflower no...

    • @Jimbo8012
      @Jimbo8012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Steven Watson - I've actually driven one of these and found it a very good city car. I've also driven and owned Fiesta's and Clio's.
      The Smart ForFour is incredibly maneuverable, comfortable, well equipped (even in passion spec), had good soundproofing, was well built and had a pretty decent primary and secondary ride. As a used proposition, they're an absolute steal.
      The major issue is at motorway speed where the high centre of gravity and short wheelbase make the Smart susceptible to cross winds. It's not a car to buy if you do lots of motorway driving.
      For a city driving the ForFour is better than either a Fiesta or Clio but the Fiesta/Clio etc are much better on motorways and for driving on country lanes. It depends what you want from a car.

  • @Craig_Franklin
    @Craig_Franklin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Current owner:
    Build quality is utter crap, after service is dire from both MB and Smart, steering is noisy, cruise control is dangerous and stop/start doesnt work. STAY WELL AWAY!

  • @lockd00
    @lockd00 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Parking Sensors for a cereal box on wheels.. really

  • @Champsterz
    @Champsterz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this lady must have a hot daughter.

  • @AristotelisMitsiou
    @AristotelisMitsiou 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so childish and odd, I'd rather get a second hand version.

  • @dimitris.p.kepenos
    @dimitris.p.kepenos 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This new Smart forfour is utterly garbage. What the bloody hell were they smoking when they gave the okay?!

  • @darksideofmind91
    @darksideofmind91 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Compared to the old ForFour is quite ugly, and the old one wasn't beautiful at all, which was just good because of reliability and excellent fuel consumption :p

  • @joshualish5247
    @joshualish5247 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a fiat.

  • @mesuttasdemir4618
    @mesuttasdemir4618 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    no no no old forfour is more smart than this car :/

  • @Howthingslooklike
    @Howthingslooklike 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an ugly car!

  • @frostyceas7516
    @frostyceas7516 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Never seen such an ugly car.

    • @JarekStrzelczyk
      @JarekStrzelczyk 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Frosty Ceas Fiat "dolphin-face" Multipla may still be the king here, but this doesn't go far off...
      Cheers :)

    • @frostyceas7516
      @frostyceas7516 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jarek Strzelczyk you have a point 😂😂😂 that's the absolute number 1

  • @FrightfulAccountant
    @FrightfulAccountant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most expensive very ugly car you can buy for the moment. Looks like a dincky toy from outside and from inside... Well also like it is coming from the toy department.
    BTW, judging on the coat, is this really a video made the last couple of days? Looks morel ike a review from april that did not get round being put online earlier. Should had been put in the trash anyway :p

  • @LachupacabraRO
    @LachupacabraRO 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh that Renault gear shifter. So ugly and 15 years old.

  • @Sanpedranoazul
    @Sanpedranoazul 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don´t like it!

  • @harveybirdman74
    @harveybirdman74 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silly clown car

  • @CZARNYEU
    @CZARNYEU 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfortunately, this car is terribly ugly

  • @Zepherian
    @Zepherian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Go ahead, crash it. It won't get any uglier.

  • @FiredEmpire
    @FiredEmpire 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    a waste of money and steel. what's the point of buying an ultra useless city car like this over a proper compact hatchback. Personalization options? No thank you...

  • @hagbard72
    @hagbard72 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fugly car. And I'm the owner of a 450 cab. Oh, and cheap and plasticy.

  • @ishtenyobahtop9688
    @ishtenyobahtop9688 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The review is good but the car is bad. It looks ugly, not cute. The Twingo, which this car is based on, is so much better looking. They should have named this car SmartForFools.

  • @billd7628
    @billd7628 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a friggin ugly car

  • @lungulet
    @lungulet 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks more like a comercial clip to me, an add. So stupid to do this. They loose credibility fast with this shitty clips! Unsubscribing...