The new ForTwo came on the market a bit later than the ForFour, coming from a different production line in a different factory. The ForFour is made by Renault, and the ForTwo at the Smart plant in Hambach.
The looks of the new car are certainly emotive, and challenging for any designer to take on the mantle, against expectations from fans. It is a quality car. The front and back wheels are now the same size, but with different size tyres; it's not a cute look any more, but you feel the benefit in the ride. I think the original Smart was fun to drive with all it's crudity. I loved it. And then the Smart became all grownup and normal. Sigh. But now I feel some of the fun is back with a ride that is bright and sparky.
As I understand it so far. You feel the benefit of the turbo most with a manual box, spending longer time within each gear. The non turbo goes best with the dual clutch auto, because you always have a gear to play with, choice of 6, there's always a gear for something. I never understood past motoring reviews about the Smart gearbox, because like in any normal car, I always lift off the accelerator when I change gear. It’s not a comedy car from the 1970’s unless you drive it like one -----> Top Gear & Co. The turbo uses more fuel round town, so auto box is best there with plenty of gear choice, no gap between the gears, press down on the accelerator and go.
It’s a fun car again. Wait until you try the turning circle.
The looks of the new car are certainly emotive, and challenging for any designer to take on the mantle, against expectations from fans. It is a quality car. The front and back wheels are now the same size, but with different size tyres; it's not a cute look any more, but you feel the benefit in the ride. I think the original Smart was fun to drive with all it's crudity. I loved it. And then the Smart became all grownup and normal. Sigh. But now I feel some of the fun is back with a ride that is bright and sparky.
As I understand it so far. You feel the benefit of the turbo most with a manual box, spending longer time within each gear. The non turbo goes best with the dual clutch auto, because you always have a gear to play with, choice of 6, there's always a gear for something. I never understood past motoring reviews about the Smart gearbox, because like in any normal car, I always lift off the accelerator when I change gear. It’s not a comedy car from the 1970’s unless you drive it like one -----> Top Gear & Co. The turbo uses more fuel round town, so auto box is best there with plenty of gear choice, no gap between the gears, press down on the accelerator and go.
It’s a fun car again. Wait until you try the turning circle.
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