Smallest! mmm... (Smart Cabrio)

Member Name: Everyman

Product:	Smart Cabrio
Date:	13/03/02 (342 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to drive

Disadvantages: Gear slow

Some time ago I tested this car and I had the occasion to make some experiences.
I took my opinion about a lot of things of this car.
At the beginning I want to speak about the space. It is very very small but it is used with rationality and each thing is in the right place. A big handicap is that this car can carry only 2 people, but if you are single and you drive in crowded zones, this is the best car you can find.
The design is the most original I've ever seen, but I notice that a lot of people likes it. The luggage van, of course, is very small. The air conditionated works well, I think because of the small space.
For the safety there are airbags, ABS like others car...but the roadholding power is not the best, specially if you are on a wet street.
The instrumentation is very essential, I remember also a small display with the corrent gear.
Yes the gear.It is the worst thing on this car because is very slow (manual or speed-gear) like the previous version.
But the engine is very good!It takes a very few of fuel but the fuel-tank is too small (only 22 litres). Performances are on average, the acceleration is quite normal but the real good point is the speed (136km/h is a quite high for a 599cm3 !).
Finally the price: about my opinion is quite expensive for this tipe of car.
I recommend you this car only if you a sportive driver and specially if you don't have children!

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