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2021 (71) smart fortwo coupé 60kW EQ Exclusive 17kWh 2dr Auto [22kWCh]

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

22kW onboard charger with rapid charging functionAcoustic presence indicator
Crosswind AssistCruise control with speedtronic variable speed limiter
Electric power steeringExterior temperature indicator with frost warning
Instrument cluster with multifunctional 3.5 inch colour TFT display and on board computerInstrument display with battery charge status display and power display
Owners manual and service booklet in EnglishRear Park assist with acoustic warning and reversing camera

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7 kW onboard chargerCharging cable for household socket
Charging cable for wall box/charging stationsSingle speed transmission

Entertainment

smart Media-System - 9" multi touch display, Bluetooth audio streaming/hands-free, Android Auto/Apple Car Play, DAB Radio, AUX/USB interface 

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirrorBody colour radiator grille
Body coloured bumpersComfort front windscreen wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function
Door mirror with aspherically curved mirror glass on the driver's sideDriving mirrors in tridion colour
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrorsFront fog lamps with cornering function
Full LED headlamp with main and dipped beam plus integral indicator/daytime running lightsHeated rear window
Lockable service coverManual headlamp range adjustment
Panoramic glass roof with sunblindPower windows with convenience opening and closing
Rain and light sensorsRear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function
Roof antennaThird brake light featuring LED technology
White side indicators 

Interior Features

12V socket with cover in centre console3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with anthracite bezel and grey double stitching
Ambient lighting with indirect illumination of the front doors, foot wells and centre consoleAutomatic climate control
Backrest adjustment with one-touch function for driver and front passengerBlack leather gearshift knob
Boot lightingCentre console with roller cover and folding front centre armrest
Charge cable bagDashboard and door centre panel in black fabric and accent trim in black
Driver/front passenger reading lightsDriver/front passenger sunvisors with ticket holder
Driver/front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrorFront head restraints
Front passenger seat with through loading function with fully folding backrestGlasses compartment for driver and front passenger
Grey headliningHeated front seats
Height adjustable driver's seatHeight adjustable steering column
I-size child seat attachment system for front passenger with manual airbag deactivationInterior door opener in matt chrome
Leather upholstery with grey double stitchingLockable glove compartment
Luggage compartment roller cover with mesh bagSingle front passenger seat
Storage compartment in doors with netStorage compartment in tailgate
Stowage net on centre consoleVelour floor mats

Packs

Winter pack - ForTwo 

Passive Safety

Active brake assist forward collision warning system with autonomous braking functionAirbags - driver and front passenger with manual deactivation on the front passenger
Airbags - kneebag for driverAirbags - windowbags front driver and front passenger
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights
Electronic Stability ProgrammeHill start assist
Retaining strap for securing items on the front passenger seatSeat belts - Three-point, with seat belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Side airbags for driver and front passengerTyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Central locking with radio remote control + visual locking verification signal and immobiliserDrive lock - automatic door locking when driving
Folding key with remote control (Second key with fixed bit) 

Wheels

16" 8 Y spoke alloy wheels painted in black with high sheen finishBreakdown kit with air compressor and sealant back
Summer tyres
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh17.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)510Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW3.1Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)198
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW7.2
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)40Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW22Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationRight Side RearCoupler/Connector TypeType 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW22NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km15.2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage62000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity17.2WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb16.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.8WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb129
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb80 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0Noise Level dB(A)66

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0.0
Badge Power82Coin Description60kW EQ 17kWh 22kWCh
Coin SeriesExclusiveGeneration Mark3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0711EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years2Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage12500Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)11.6Engine Power - BHP82
Engine Power - KW60Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4000Engine Torque - LBS.FT118
Engine Torque - MKG16.3Engine Torque - NM160
Engine Torque - RPM3500Top Speed81

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front185/50 R16
Tyre Size Rear205/45 R16Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style8 Y SPOKEWheel Type16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1555Length2695
Wheelbase1873Width1663
Width (including mirrors)1893 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight1310Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)260
Max. Loading Weight215Minimum Kerbweight1095
No. of Seats2Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb6.95
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Smart smart EQ fortwo

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

If the smart fortwo is the perfect citycar, then with full-electric drive, you might think that it would be even more perfect. Potentially, what we have here is the ideal combination for urban mobility. But does it make sense as a used buy?

History

Back in 2017, while other manufacturers were just getting to grips with electric power, the Mercedes-owned smart brand had been perfecting it for over a decade. Which is why by then they were already on the fourth generation 'electric drive' version of their fortwo. This was the smallest battery-driven production model you could then buy. The diminutive size of this little contender certainly supported its maker's claim that this was the most suitable full-electric vehicle for urban use, a proposition that smart had been developing since 2007 when it pioneered cars of this sort by building 100 fortwo electric drive city runabouts to be tested around the streets of London. Following the success of this trial, a production 'electric drive' derivative was developed for the second generation fortwo range and launched in 2009. Sales of this variant exceeded all expectations, as was also the case with the MK3 fortwo 'electric drive' model announced in 2012, the first all-electric vehicle from a European importer to be sold in China. All of which encouraged smart to broaden its horizons when it came to further developing this technology. There was of course an 'electric drive' version of the much improved 'C453'-series generation fortwo - the car we're looking at here, the battery-powered version of which was launched (with 'Electric Drive' branding) in 2017. And this model's much improved all-electric powertrain was made available right across the company's model line-up. This meant buyers could have it not only in cute fortwo coupe and cabrio variants but also in the four-seat five-door forfour model too. As you'd hope, the engineering and usability of this car took a decent step forward with this 'C453' model. The driving range increased from 90 to 100 miles, charging times more than halved and there was even a clever radar to monitor traffic conditions on the move and adjust energy recuperation accordingly. Add in provision of a clever app that allows you to pre-set charging times and pre-heat or cool the cabin before you set off and there was the potential for a really state-of-the-art battery-powered proposition here. What really hampered this car though, was its tiny battery and consequently tiny driving range. In 2019, combustion versions of the fortwo and forfour models were dropped, with only the full-electric versions continuing - with EQ branding. These sold until the end of 2023.

What You Get

Styling-wise, full-electric cars tend to be divided into a couple of categories. There are those that like to trumpet their eco-minded credentials with futuristic design. And then there are models like this EQ fortwo that restrict references to their milk float mobility mandate to subtle - or as in this case, not quite so subtle - badging. As we've said elsewhere in this Review, this technology was fitted to all three of the smart brand's bodystyles - the fortwo coupe and cabrio and the five-door forfour hatch. At the wheel, you'll quickly find yourself wondering how on earth something so diminutively small outside can feel so large and airy within. The cabin of the electric drive variant was hardly changed at all over that of an ordinary combustioned-engined smart. In fact, the only initially obvious difference is the way the dinky little circular pod on the right of the dash top (which normally houses a rev counter and a clock) was changed into a power meter that as you drive, shows the charge you're using and the battery power remaining. Most eyes though, will be drawn towards the centre console, which on electric drive models is dominated by a standard smart Media-System, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen display and a TomTom navigation set-up. Otherwise, your main tools of operating functionality are housed in the semi-circular binnacle you view through the three-spoke leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel. At the back with everything open, you get an amazingly tardis-like cargo bay, boot space unaffected by the electric drive powertrain because the battery is tucked away beneath the car. With both fortwo body styles, luggage room to the windowline is rated at 260-litres, while if you load to the roof, there's 350-litres in a fortwo coupe and 340-litres in the cabrio model.

What to Look For

As a car designed primarily for city streets, it's unlikely you'll find a high mileage example that's spent a life on the motorway. Because of this, the condition of this smart and a service history are more important than the distance it's travelled. Low miles may sound good but urban driving puts more stress on a car than you'd think; regular maintenance is vital. There's also a good chance it'll have seen a few supermarket car parks and tight spaces, so look for damage to the bodywork and wheels. The good news is that the plastic panels should make repairs fairly cheap. We've come across reports of the vehicle bottoming out because the suspension is poor. Walk away from cars that do this because the cost of repair is quite expensive, shock absorbers being particularly pricey. We also heard that the brakes wear out fast and pads need to be changed frequently. A normal lifespan for brake pads is about 40,000 miles but on a smart fortwo, you can only expect 25 to 30,000 miles. Otherwise, it's just the usual things: check for alloy wheel scrapes and interior child damage. On the cabrio version, obviously check the powered roof mechanism thoroughly. We'd close it and put it through a car wash to check for leaks too.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on 2017 EQ fourtwo inc. VAT) An air filter is £14-£16, front brake pads are in the £27-£40 bracket, while front brake discs are in the £75-£87 bracket. Wiper blades are in the £4-£23 bracket. Replacing the battery and shock absorbers can be extremely expensive.

On the Road

It's hard to imagine a better starting point for electric propulsion than this. The fortwo has always been uncompromisingly designed for the city, the perfect playground for electric cars where journeys are punctuated by stop start traffic and usually quite short. That also alleviates the need for the extended driving range that would be delivered by a big expensive battery, not needed so much here because there are usually plenty of recharging points in this smart's preferred habitat. And because it has very little mass to move around, its compact battery pack, stored out of the way beneath the floor, can (in theory at least) get it quite a long way. Or at least a long way in town terms. In this era of Tesla technology, it's tempting to sneer at a quoted 100 mile driving range, especially given that such official figures are always about 25% higher than those you actually get. Actually though, this return isn't too bad when you consider that it's delivered using such a small 17.6kWh battery. This approach keeps this smart affordable, light and agile - all essential fortwo attributes. And makes it surprisingly quick too. As you'd expect it might be with 81bhp and 160Nm of torque all available all-at-once from a standstill via the single-speed auto gearbox. As usual with a fortwo, the short wheelbase means that the car rather crashes over speedhumps and through deeper potholes. And it's certainly somewhat out of its comfort zone beyond the city limits. But if you can live with that, there's a purity to the electric drive package in the way it delivers everything you need and nothing you don't.

Overall

If you're planning to use the smart fortwo as its maker intended, it's difficult to see why you wouldn't want the electric drive version. If all you're going to be doing is tripping around town, the 100 mile driving range is going to seem more than sufficient. It feels much perkier than the equivalent petrol variant. And though there's quite a premium to pay over the equivalent 1.0-litre model, the asking figures should seem like decent value for money. In many respects this is, in short, a city dweller's dream, especially in cute Cabrio guise. Of course, if you don't have an exclusively urbanised lifestyle, a smart with milk float mobility probably won't seem such a perfect fit. A fortwo is never at its best beyond the city limits - or over longer distances that introduce the issue of range anxiety, something that won't be solved until there's a wider network of recharging points. As for other issues, well these tend to be those that relate to this fortwo design, rather than specifically to the electric drive powertrain that in this case has enhanced it. Like any normal fortwo, this car certainly doesn't have the ride and handling finesse to match some of its small electric rivals. And some elements of cabin quality are a little questionable. But then, the rivals that better this smart in these areas are all much more expensive. We also wonder whether these criticisms would really matter to someone who was virtually exclusively using this car around town: probably not. This is in summary an uncompromising answer to the challenges of credibly ecological modern mobility. And it's actually a bit of fun too. What's not to like?

Performance
50%
Handling
60%
Comfort
70%
Space
40%
Styling
80%
Build
80%
Value
60%
Equipment
70%
Economy
90%
Depreciation
80%
Insurance
80%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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