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2017 smart fortwo
passion
George Kennedy Preview:

Want proof that big things can come in small packages? Look no further than the smart fortwo. It’s a 2-seat urban runabout that takes up minimal space for the ever-crucial challenge of...

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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
John Goreham Preview:

These are odd times for electric vehicles (EVs) like the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. As the global warming discussion hits a fever pitch, sales of affordable EVs have peaked and declined a...

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Specs

2017 smart fortwo
passion
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
Powertrain 1-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
33 MPG
31 MPG
121 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
39 MPG
39 MPG
102 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 8.7 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Electric
Cylinders
3 cylinders
3 cylinders
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Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
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Displacement
900 cc
900 cc
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Bore x Stroke
2.84 in x 2.88 in
2.84 in x 2.88 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 3 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 2 stars
Side Pole Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 33.8 in
Back Legroom -- 30 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 13.2 cu ft
Exterior
Length 106.1 in 144.7 in
Width 74.5 in 62.4 in
Height 61.2 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 73.7 in 100.4 in

Available Options

2017 smart fortwo
passion

Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Black-To-Yellow Metallic
  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Hazel Brown Metallic
  • Lava Orange Metallic
  • Midnight Blue Metallic
  • Moon White Matte
  • Red
  • Titania Grey Matte
  • Tridion Safety Cell in Arctic White
  • Tridion Safety Cell in Graphite Grey Matte
  • Tridion Safety Cell in Jupiter Red
  • Tridion Safety Cell in Lava Orange
  • White

Option Packages

  • Brabus Sport Package
  • Sport Package
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Dual Clutch
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES

Exterior Colors

  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Diamond White Pearl
  • Labrador Black Pearl

Option Packages

  • Navigation Package

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