How many miles does a smart car engine last?
The Smart Fortwo has an engine that meets an average of 150,000 miles before needing serious repairs.
Are 2009 smart Cars Safe?
Despite its tiny size, the Smart car has performed well in crash testing. In side impacts, the Smart was awarded a perfect five out of five stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Smart its highest rating of “Good” for both frontal and side impact protection.
How much horsepower does a 2009 smart car have?
70 hp
2009 smart fortwo/Horsepower
How fast does a 2009 smart car go?
Although the smart fortwo’s 90-mph top speed and 13-second zero-to-60 mph acceleration qualify it as one of the slowest new vehicles on the road, the upside is that you get to “floor it” more often. The big story inside the 2009 smart fortwo is roominess.
What motor is in a 2009 Smart Car?
1.0 L 3-cylinder
2009 smart fortwo/Engine
Are smart cars good for long trips?
Bottom line—the Smart has good road manners, reasonable power for an economy minded car and most of all you don’t really notice its size until you look over your shoulder. Since most of the car is missing from behind you, it feels safe, secure and much nicer to drive than the original GEO Metro.
Are Smart Cars high maintenance?
How Frequently Does a Smart Fortwo require maintenance? Overall – the Smart Fortwo has yearly car maintenance costs total to $751 . Given that the Smart Fortwo has an average of $751 and that the average vehicle costs $651 annual — the Fortwo is substantially cheaper to maintain.
Are smart cars safe in a crash?
The answer is a definitive, YES. SMART cars are safe, and here’s why. SMART cars have a Tridion safety cell – a structure that surrounds the vehicles’ occupants and acts as a strong protective cage, preventing any distortions and keeping those inside intact in the event of an accident.
What kind of car is the Smart Fortwo passion?
Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder takes a look at the 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion. It competes with the Toyota Yaris and MINI Cooper. Considering that the leading concern about small cars is safety, I initially thought I might be the wrong person to review the Smart ForTwo, which is the only microcar sold in the U.S.
Is the 2009 Smart Fortwo a good car?
For a vehicle so extremely compact and lightweight, we found the 2009 smart fortwo’s highway ride quite comfortable. The faster you go, however, the more skittish the fortwo becomes, and we eventually tired of having to constantly “steer” the car straight down the road.
What’s the price of a new Smart Fortwo?
The new, second-generation fortwo is also larger than the first (believe it or not), which is just the way we Americans like it. The 2009 smart fortwo coupe starts at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just over $12,500 and tops out around $17,000.
What kind of mileage does a Smart Fortwo get?
My smart has averaged between 40 and 45 MPG and it gets about 60,000 miles to a set of tires and I have replaced the wipers once and the battery once. The body panel look perfect and people always think it is a lot newer than it is. The only con I have is the crazing in the panoramic roof.