2019 Smart ForTwo

Smart only sold one vehicle in the U.S.—the tiny ForTwo. Its extremely small dimensions and narrow turning radius make it a breeze to park, but the gas-powered models had worse fuel economy than many larger vehicles, and its jittery and jumpy ride was unpleasant. The ForTwo was offered in both coupe and convertible versions. It ended its run being offered strictly as an EV. As of 2019, new Smart vehicles are no longer sold in the U.S. Before then, Smart was part of Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz. The Smart brand continues on in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia, and it is now a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely.

Although the second-generation Smart is improved, it's still not a smart choice unless easy parking is a priority. Tiny dimensions and a diminutive turning circle make it a breeze to park. Handling is fairly responsive, but the ride is jittery and jumpy. Noise and vibration from the turbocharged, three-cylinder, 89-hp engine buzzes through the car. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic is better than the original's rocky-shifting transmission but still causes idle vibration. Given the car's size and slow acceleration, you'd expect better than 36 mpg overall on premium fuel. Funky interior details and cheerful colors and textures abound, and the tall stance eases cabin access. For 2018, only the electric-drive version is available. 2019 was the brand's final year.