2014 smart fortwo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Ideal for those who reside in the big city and have little faith in public transportation, the 2014 smart fortwo mini car fits just about any small opening, returns proven agility in downtown traffic and won’t break the budget. Just the fact that the folks at smart (actually Daimler AG—the same people that make the Mercedes-Benz line) use all small letters in their various smartcar trim designations is a hint that this is one seriously downsized vehicle.

Again available in three trim variations, hatchback coupe, cabriolet (convertible) and hatchback electric, along with 5 trim levels, the base pure coupe, the passion coupe, the passion cabriolet, the electric-drive coupe and the flagship electric-drive cabriolet, this pint-size couple-configured conveyance seats 2 passengers in surprisingly roomy comfort. Alas, it also returns carrying a mere 7.8 cubic feet of cargo space and trickles down, at best, 74 hp (in electric-drive trims). Face it, this go-cart on steroids, at a super-blunt 8 feet, 10 inches long, is not designed for the 18-wheeler-overload of the typical highway or the luggage-lugging airport schlep. It is, however, ideal for cramped city sidestreets and those not-quite-big-enough parking spots that would bring the ordinary compact-car owner to tears.

Powering the base pure coupe, passion coupe and passion cabriolet is a somewhat anemic 1.0-liter inline 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Mated with the still-clunky 5-speed auto-manual transmission, this tri-banger puts out 70 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque for a long-time-coming top speed of 75 mph. Gas mileage, meantime, is a not-too-shabby 34 mpg city/38 highway, but don’t look to pass much on the highway, since the car's 0-62 time is established at an ambling 11.5 seconds.

The smart electric-drive coupe and cabriolet, after debuting for the 2013 model year, each sport a water-cooled permanent 3-phase electric motor that uses a 17.6 kilowatt/hr lithium-ion battery to reach max power numbers of 55 kilowatts/74 hp, with a continuous output of 35 kilowatts/47 hp. Torque, meantime, is rated at 96 lb-ft (metric: 130 Nm), meaning this overwrought golf cart is, like its gasoline-burning siblings, at its best in under-30-mph city traffic. With reviewers touting those electric-drive trims as the real smart fortwo, look for about 68 miles of range in normal driving conditions. Of course, the battery can be recharged via an ordinary household socket, or owners can cut rejuicing time in half with an available Bosch Keba home charging station.

Anyhow, appearance amenities and creature comforts are Spartan in the entry-level 2014 smart fortwo pure coupe, with 15-inch steel wheels complemented by cloth upholstery, remote power door locks, climate control and floor mats. A standard fold-flat passenger seat, however, does marginally bolster the otherwise meager cargo area.

Moving up to the passion coupe, look for 15-inch alloy wheels, a fixed glass sunroof, heated power-adjustable mirrors and power windows, while steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and an AM/FM stereo radio with 2 speakers and a USB port allow sportier shifts and some leisurely toe-tapping during the ride.

Cabriolet trims, meantime, boast a power-retractable cloth roof sliding unobtrusively on rails mounted just over the doors.

Options for all 2014 smart fortwo trim levels include cruise control, heated seats and electric power steering. For the passion trim level, a Technology Package flaunting navigation and 7 Surround Sound speakers is available, with the optional Comfort Package featuring leather upholstery, heated seats and a retractable cargo cover also on tap again for this year. The available Style Package, finally, featuring upgraded interior and exterior trim pieces, is complemented by the upscale Brabus Sport Package with a Brabus sport-tuned suspension, pedals and spiffy Monoblock VII wheels.

Standard safety stuff lineup-wide includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, side-mounted and head airbags, and a post-collision safety system. Optional safety equipment, meantime, remains front fog/driving lights, LED daytime running lights and a remote antitheft alarm.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Paul R
May 03, 2024
A Fantastic little cat. Absolutely wonderful. Thrilling ride!! And cuteMay 03, 2024
by Mary Anna R
Jul 18, 2023
Small, safe, commuter, wrong color, difficult to find, will keep lookingJul 18, 2023
by pineapplez s
Oct 12, 2022
Gas saver and convient for work purposes or joy ridingOct 12, 2022

2014 smart fortwo Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: passenger

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.53

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: de Dion tube · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: passenger

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.53

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Sunroof: fixed glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: de Dion tube · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: passenger

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.53

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: de Dion tube · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: front

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