smart forfour Review
The smart forfour was launched in the UK on the 1st September 2004. According to smart, the forfour 'combines the functional appeal of a small car with the emotional appeal of the smart brand'.
The innovative smart brand is renowned for its individuality and with the introduction of the forfour customers are offered a choice of petrol or diesel engines, manual or 6-speed 'softouch plus' transmissions, 4 or 5 seats and a range of colour combinations and trim levels making the forfour a truly individual car.
In June 2005 smart launched the forfour BRABUS the most powerful production smart yet which combines awesome power with an exclusive finish. We tested the forfour BRBAUS to find out if it gets our pulses racing.
smart forfour Review ( continues » part two )smart forfour Review Road Test Data | |
Model Reviewed | smart forfour BRABUS |
Body Type | 5-Door Hatchback |
Colour | Starlight Silver Metallic |
Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
0 - 62 mph | 6.9 Seconds |
Top Speed | 137 mph |
Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
Fuel Type | The engine is designed for use with Super Plus Unleaded Petrol (98 RON). However, it can be operated with normal premium-grade (95 RON) with only minimally reduced performance |
Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
Urban | 31.7 mpg |
Extra Urban | 50.4 mpg |
Combined | 41.5 mpg |
Insurance Group | 16 |
Euro NCAP Rating | TBA |
Warranty | All forfour's come with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty, plus a 12-year warranty against rusting through from the inside to the outside |
Price when tested on the 28/08/05 | £ 17,195 OTR |