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To bring you this assessment of the 2008 Smart Fortwo roadster, TheCarConnection.com’s experts have handpicked some of the most useful information from reputable reviews. Then to make this especially relevant to shoppers who might be comparing the Fortwo to another model, the editors at TheCarConnection.com have included their own driving observations.
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The diminutive 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest mass-market car sold in the United States, is making its debut in the States for 2008, although it follows a design that’s a decade old.
All U.S. Fortwo models are powered by a 70-horsepower, 1.0-liter Mitsubishi-supplied three-cylinder engine, with a five-speed automated manual transmission. Like many sportier cars with automatic transmission, it can be shifted with handy paddle shifters alongside the steering wheel or just left in Drive.
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| Positive Points |
- -Very quick, responsive steering
- -Parking nirvana
- -More seating space than a Ferrari
- -Standard electronic stability control
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| Negative Points |
- -On the highway, it’s a penalty box
- -Busy, bumpy ride
- -Disappointing fuel economy
- -Lacks passing power at cruising speeds
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