The smart fortwo presents a fun and innovative approach to mobility. Designed with the highest level of safety and technology, class leading fuel efficiency, and generous standard equipment, the smart fortwo is truly unique in its class. There are so many reasons to love the smart fortwo; here are our top twenty reasons:


1. Low fuel consumption - 5.4L/100km combined

The smart fortwo has been Natural Resources Canada's ecoEnergy award winner for two consecutive years as the most fuel efficient vehicle in the two-seater category. The average annual fuel cost of $1188 is the lowest in its class.

With its 33 L tank (including a 3.5 L reserve tank as a back up just in case!), you can fill-up the smart fortwo for approximately $33 at current average fuel prices, and travel an average distance of over 600 km per tank.


2. The smart safety concept - A guardian angel on board

The smart fortwo meets or exceeds all federal government crash test standards, including a 5-star side crash rating, and the highest scores for front and side crashes from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In addition, the vehicle's safety management system is equipped with advanced crash avoidance (active safety) and crash protection (passive safety) systems that come standard on all models. 

• tridion safety cell - high-strength steel strategically placed to protect occupant's survival space, and manufactured by Canadian-owned Magna International. The tridion safety cell is made from steel, half of which is high-strength material, especially in highly stressed areas. The cell is designed to keep occupants protected.
• Crash boxes
• Sandwich-type construction
• The reinforced steel and the design of the car, including the wheel bases, allow the distribution of the crash energy.
• Safety seats with integral seat belts and belt force limiters

3. Active and passive safety - always keeping you safely in control 

• Electronic stability program (esp®) with hill start assist
• Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
• Hydraulic brake assist
• Full-size 2 stage front airbags
• Head/thorax side airbags

4. Exceptional control for winter driving

The smart fortwo standard active safety systems - Electronic Stability Program (esp®), traction control, cornering brake control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution and brake assist - help drivers stay in control on snowy and icy terrains.

The majority of the smart's weight (engine and transaxle) is over the driven wheels resulting in better traction overall. Wider rear wheels and tires allow for better grip and traction in marginal weather conditions. Narrower front wheels and tires allow for less traction loss by penetrating into snow and ice deeper for improved steering control.

The rear-engine, rear drive smart fortwo has a balanced chassis and excellent weight distribution that allows the vehicle to perform very well in snow and icy conditions. We strongly recommend fitting the car with winter tires; the smart fortwo then becomes a safe and impressive winter beater.

In addition, all vehicles have heated front and rear windows, and the passion models come standard with heated and electric exterior mirrors.


5. Stress free parking 

• At only 2.69m in length and with an 8.7m turning circle, it's always easy to find a parking space. In many cases, the smart fortwo can park where other vehicles just can't fit. In fact, you can fit two smart fortwos in most parking spots designed for one vehicle.
• Backing in to a parking spot and parallel parking are an absolute breeze.
• In many cities in Canada, smart fortwos are eligible for reduced parking rates.