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2016 Smart ForTwo
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Review and specifications

2016 Smart ForTwo

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.

Market value
$4,025
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
2
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Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
2-door hatchback
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Sequential, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2016

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,025
Retail value range
$3,575 - $4,625
Original MSRP range
$14,650 - $25,000
Trade-in range
$1,155 - $1,825

Ratings

Road test score
41/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
34 MPG
EPA highway
39 MPG
EPA combined
36 MPG
Tested city
25 MPG
Tested highway
48 MPG
Tested overall
36 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,355
Cruising range
310 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.4 sec
0-60 mph
11.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
106 in
Width
65 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
74 in
Weight
2,140 lb
Maximum load
465 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
2 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Luggage
1+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
8/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Smart

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.

Vehicle ID: 2950 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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