Smart is a joint venture between Mercedes Benz and Swatch (yes the watch).
It started way back in the 90’s and here in the US the first Smart car was offered to the American public in January of 2008.
Currently there are three models available for sale: the smart fortwo coupe, the smart fortwo passion coupe and the smart fortwo passion cabriolet.
All three models are equipped with the same 3 cylinder, 12 valve 1.0 liter 70 horsepower engine.
The same 5-speed automated manual transmission and the same 9 spoke alloy wheels. Gas consumption is also identical-33mpg for city driving and 41mpg highway.
The differences lie in the level of appointments of each model.
For example, the roof: the Pure has a Solid roof, the Passion a Panorama roof and the cabriolet a fully automatic convertible top.
The Pure doesn’t have a radio but does have a provision for installing one.
The Passion comes with a Smart radio while the Cabriolet comes with a factory installed Smart premium radio and Smart sound system.
Overall, for simply just getting from point A to point B in the city, it will serve its purpose.
See one today at your local Smart Car dealer