Are the high beams the only option to use when driving at night. The other lights are too low.
When driving at night, I noticed that other drivers are flashing at me. I don't see any other options but to use the high beams at night.
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2015 smart fortwo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For such a pint-size commuter car, the 2015 smart fortwo is generating some full-size buzz. The redesigned and re-powered third generation of this 2-seat ultra-subcompact city slicker is set to debut in foreign markets for the 2015 model year, but U.S. showrooms won’t get it till the 2016 model year, and even then it remains doubtful that the colonies will enjoy all the upgraded engine and transmission choices scheduled to grace foreign trims. Hey, tell it to the folks at smart’s parent company, Daimler-AMG.
So anyhow, what you can expect in the contiguous 48 (plus Alaska and Hawaii) for 2015 is a smart fortwo that still seats 2, still comes in hatchback (coupe), cabriolet (convertible) and electric-drive variations, and still offers 2 trim levels, the basic “pure” in coupe/hatchback form only, and the up-featured “passion” in coupe/H.B., cabrio or electric-car form. And by the way, because the folks at smart have issues with capital letters in marketing distinctly un-capital automobiles, you’ll have to pardon the liberal use of quotation marks.
In any case, Yankee-Doodle-Dandy-destined 2015 fortwo versions will return with some 7.8 cubic feet of trunk space, even in rag-top cabrio versions. This cozy cargo carrying capability is again bolstered somewhat by a standard fold-flat passenger seat.
Also for us here in the States, the 2015 fortwo, offered only in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration, will return the “pure” and “passion” editions, toting the single 1.0-liter inline 3-cylinder engine, with its standard 5-speed auto-manual transmission managing 70 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque. Mileage numbers, therefore, will remain a heady 34 mpg city/38 highway. The up-featured “passion” hatchback and cabrio, it should be noted, pack standard steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters that are deleted in the electric trim’s unique transmission setup.
Said fortwo electric trim returns to domestic dealerships boasting a plug-in 55-kilowatt electric motor and direct, single-speed transmission that put out a continuous 47 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque. A “burst mode,” meantime, allows spurts of 70-hp acceleration, but the stated range of 68 miles from the 17.6kWh lithium-ion battery will be cut significantly should the need for speed overwhelm the need to just get there. Oh, and the 240-volt charging system necessary to juice the fortwo electric up to full capacity again costs extra.
A trio of engine offerings touted for the upcoming Eurasian smart fortwo, interestingly enough, no longer includes the above-mentioned plug-in electric variant, leading one to conclude that when this third-gen pint-size urban warrior hits American shores, it’ll likely be only in gas-burning garb. And by the way, a 5-speed manual transmission that’s slated to be available in offshore editions may not make it across the pond either, leaving only a new 6-speed auto-manual gearbox to manage U.S.-designated variants.
The base fortwo “pure” is expected to retain stuff like 15-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, a fold-flat passenger seat (for a little more luggage capacity), remote keyless entry, manual climate control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel for 2015. The “passion” trim levels, meanwhile, get such standard add-ons as 15-inch alloy wheels, a fixed sunroof, power windows, cruise control, a trip computer, electric-assisted power steering, auto climate control, heated seats and a 2-speaker audio system with single-CD player and auxiliary audio input.
Options-wise, look for U.S.-labeled 2015 fortwo trims to retain the Comfort Package, with its leather upholstery, heated seats and retractable cargo cover, as well as the Technology Package, sporting GPS navigation and a 7-speaker JBL Surround Sound stereo system.
Standalone options, meanwhile, remain upgraded wheels and an aerodynamic body kit.
Finally, standing pat in 2015 fortwo trims delivered to U.S. dealers are such standard safety items as 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted and side-curtain airbags (hatchback trims), and head-thorax airbags (cabrio trim). A post-collision safety system is delivered standard in all trims, while the “passion” trim level adds standard dusk-sensing headlights.
Teaser alert! Non-U.S. residents can look forward to more than just a revamped drivetrain lineup for 2015, including a new 60-hp base powerplant, as well as a turbocharged 900cc engine. Also, a slightly beefier profile is featured in next year’s foreign-addressed third-gen fortwo, as are a wider stance, improved suspension components, standard Crosswind Assist, a new grille design, standard LED taillights and a couple more available safety offerings, like lane-keeping assist and forward-collision warning.
User reviews for 2015 smart fortwo
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by Paul R
Dec 13, 2023
This car is an excellent value. I love all the included features, and unexpected roominess.Dec 13, 2023
by Delisia T
Aug 29, 2021
Its a pretty neat car. I ended up purchasing the 2018 electric model though, it ran smoother.Aug 29, 2021
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2015 smart fortwo Pricing
Original MSRP
$13,270 to $17,930Price range
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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 · 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: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Storage: in dash · 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 · 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: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · 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
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · 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
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
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: iPod/iPhone integration · 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 with panic alarm · 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: 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: lamp failure
Lights
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: front · 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
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · 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: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
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: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: wiper activated
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · 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
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: front