Smart Fortwo 70 1.0 Twinamic Passion road test - Road test
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Smart Fortwo 70 1.0 Twinamic Passion road test - Road test
We tested the new Smart Fortwo with a 1.0hp Twinamic Passion 70 engine, which is primarily a city car.
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The new Smart Fortwo remains the queen of city cars at the dawn of the third generation. The quality of the interior has improved significantly, and its agility and practicality are undeniable, so much so that it places it in its own category, but for this very reason it is expensive.
It's been seventeen years since MercedesIn partnership with Swatch, decided to launch the Smart brand. The small city car was revolutionary, especially because of its size, and was designed for motorists who have to fight in the urban jungle every day.
Arrived at third generation, small Fortwo keeps the same recipe but with some welcome news.
The space on board has increased due to a wider track, while the length remains the same.
The interiors now boast excellent finishes, both in terms of fresh design and use of materials.
Also engines they are new, in our road test we tested a 1.0 horsepower, 70-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a new six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which is a big leap forward over the old robotic gearbox, even if it has there is still some uncertainty.
On the other hand, maneuverability is enhanced by a record 6,95 meter steering angle, which allows the little Smart to turn in tight spaces and park in tight spaces.
city
Few cars can deserve a 10th rating for city use, and Smart Fortwo can only be at the top of the list. Its size, combined with easy steering and excellent visibility, make it versatile and comfortable to ride like no other. The shocks are quite soft and the Fortwo overcomes bumps and pits without breaking your back.
new Speed a dual-clutch automatic machine is much faster than an old robot; using the button you can select two modes: Eco and Sport. First, it is smooth and fluid when shifting, and tends to shift upward as quickly as possible to reduce fuel consumption. In sport mode, it becomes much faster and more responsive, even if it tends to keep the e ratio too low. noise and consumption inevitably increases; We strongly recommend using the first mode on the highway, and the second - in the city and on country roads. If, on the other hand, you want to use the manual mode, the changes will be quick and smooth.
When it comes to parking, Fortwo is second to none. Even if it is 10 cm wider, the length will remain the same, so you can always park it "from the nose" and in the narrowest crevices. Its turning angle of 6,95 meters is a record and allows the small city car to get out of the way in any situation and turn around in very tight spaces.
Outside the city
Fortwo looks good on country roads. Its large cabin (there's really plenty of legroom and headroom here) is a good place to relax, even if you're traveling away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will never feel like you are in such a small car until you look back and realize that two seats are missing.
We expected more from the engine: a 1.0-cylinder, naturally aspirated 70 hp 825 engine. enough to move the little Smart; from just XNUMX kg the weight to move, we would like a little more inspiration. In fact, the data states that it takes 0 seconds to accelerate from 100 to 15,1 km / h and a top speed of 151 km / h.
By the consumption There is not much to complain about: it was possible to easily drive 100 km outside the city on 4 liters of fuel, and even pressing the accelerator, the little millet drinks very little.
This is not really a sports car, the short wheelbase and high center of gravity make it jittery, and the balance between understeer and oversteer is precarious, thankfully the electronic controls cannot be disabled and immediately intervene in any unnecessary driver intervention. making the car always safe.
However, driving a car is good and quite fun.
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On the track, it is opposed by its small size and poor aerodynamic shape. Noises are present already from 110 km / h, and the small 1.0 struggles to maintain a cruising speed of 130 km / h (maximum speed is 151 km / h). However, maintaining a slightly lower speed makes it a worthy travel companion, even if only for short distances. The engine is not very noisy, and the consumption remains within 6 liters per hundred kilometers.
Life on board
One of the best aspects of this third generation is interior... The absence of two seats and the high silhouette of the car provide ample space for the driver and passenger. The tinted panoramic glass also makes the interior even more spacious. In segment A it is difficult to make beautiful dashboard using hard plastic, but the Fortwo does well in the enterprise and has a tactile fabric interior, and high quality glossy plastic is used on the dashboard and dashboard.
The design is also particularly successful: round air vents that rotate around themselves with the Smart branding and doors with honeycomb inserts are details that make the small city car a fashionable and charming object.
Il trunk it has never been a record, but it is big enough for a couple of carts, and if you want to take advantage of the height (260 dm3 also counts as using vertical space to the roof) you can slip a bag as well.
Price and costs
Version 1.0 da 70 hp Twinamic passion starts at 15.350 € and a long list of settings and options makes the price even higher. That's a lot of money for a city car, but its practicality and agility put it in its own category.
Test consumption instead, he passed with flying colors. Slowly you drive 4,5 liters per hundred kilometers, but when you press the accelerator pedal "smartina" still consumes little. The costs of managing taxes and insurance are also low.
safety
Despite its small size, the "tri-dion" cell (the company's pride in crash tests) Smart guarantees a 4-star Euro NCAP rating for safety. Even driving behavior, especially thanks to the tireless ESP intervention, is safe in every situation.
Our findings
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 269 см |
| width | 166 см |
| height | 156 см |
| Trunk | 260/350 dm3 |
ENGINE
| bias | 999 см |
| broadcast | 6-speed automatic |
| Potenza | 52 kW (71 HP) at 6000 weights / min |
| couple | 91 Nm |
| Traction | posteriore |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 15,1 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 151 km / h |
| consumption | 4,1 l / 100 km |
| emissions | 94 g CO2 / km |
