The 2011 Smart ForTwo ranks 28 out
of 33 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our
analysis of 56 published reviews and test drives of the Smart
ForTwo, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
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Shoppers looking for a cute city
car that seats the driver plus one should consider the 2011 Smart
ForTwo. But they must be willing to compromise on space, performance
and to pump premium gasoline.
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The 2011 Smart ForTwo starts
around $12,000, which is a great price for an affordable small car.
However, this price isn’t so great when you look at the complete
package. The ForTwo’s standard features list is short. It doesn’t come
with air conditioning, an audio system, power windows, Bluetooth
connectivity or an auxiliary input jack. Many affordable small cars come
with these options and start around $13,500. When you add these
features to the ForTwo, the price approaches $14,000.
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The ForTwo’s performance isn’t
so hot either. It accelerates slowly and the transmission isn’t smooth.
And while this minicar has high fuel economy ratings of 33/41 mpg
city/highway, it needs premium fuel, making the ForTwo earth-friendly,
but not pocket-friendly.
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The
ForTwo also comes with safety concerns. The 2010 model received good
ratings from the insurance industry, but it only gets such high ratings
because crash tests were done with cars of comparable size. If the
ForTwo hit a larger car, the outcome would not be pleasant.
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