This is my second Smart, my first was a 2008 Passion. I had it for 8 years and when I traded it in it had 195,000 miles. The only parts I ever replaced were normal maintenance parts, (front brake shoes, plugs and tires. I've had my 2016 Passion for about a week and the upgrades are amazing. I little more room inside, definitely pepper, transmission shifts much more smoothly, and the electric power steering is great. The power increase with the Turbo is really noticeable. I live in southern West Virginia and I64 on my way to Beckley, WV there is a 5 mile 9% grade that most cars can not keep up to the speed limit of 70, but my Smart handles it ease; it doesn't even breath hard. Love it all the way.

Very trouble free car. Intended to own it for a year or two when I got one of the first boatload ordered online before there was a dealer. That was eight years ago and am looking for a new one. I've owned everything from DKWs, NSU, 4 Renaults, 2 Mercedes, Toyotas, Hondas, early minis, I obviously like small cars, but never as much as I love this one. Sixty-nine years old with two bad knees, but its the easiest car to get in and out but of! It's great around town, but has also made a few long trips. Great seats, great a/c (never touched it}, great heat and super hot seat heaters. My only complaint is the terrible auto transmission. All the qualities and sophisticated technology of the 59 Renault Dauphine Push Button Automatic. YUK! I'm really looking forward to the new automatic or a stick and the turbo! I've replaced two light bulbs and a heater blower fan--the exact same one that went out on my Mercedes. Bought it on ebay and took 20 minutes to install on the smart (just twisted in!) You don't want to see the installation bill on the Mercedes. I got every option I could order except rain sensing wipers. If I knew how great they worked I would have bought those too. By the way, when you read a bad road test, it's usually obvious they were never in the car!

In no way does the 2016/2017 reflect the status of the SMART For Two of previous years. The ride is improved. The transmission is now smooth and shifting through the six speeds is undetectable. Interior finish and appointments are quality and reflect the Mercedes input! The side movement during windy dirving is effectively nullified. The turning radius is absolutely outrageous! Nothing on the market equals that. The cabin temperature controls are effective and the sound from the entertainment center is outstanding. The new tires and the highway operating sound level are greatly improved. All around vision from inside the cabin is good. The only thing I have found that I didn't like was the windshield wiper on the drivers side. Doesn't wipe good. The mileage is not quite as good as my last two SMARTS, but is better than advertised I consistently get 42/44 miles per gallon on the through way. I have previously owned a 2011 and 2013 coupe and cabrio. I would hardly return for two more SMARTs if I didn't like the the two previous ones I owned!! The question software would not allow me to put in the year (2016)

She drove from Al to Penn. to Fl. and back again. Never ever had trouble. I'm not saying she didn't feel a semi trailer when it passed but she felt safe company. The electric windshield wipers were amazing all cars need these just for safety reasons. When inside car it felt big. Husband meet her in PA and drove her black to Al. He was so impressed. She just traded it in but I'm thinking of getting one. We own a Jetta wagon and we love it but as you all know we have to trade it in. But getting another golf wagon and I think a smart!! She had it 7 yrs. she cried when she had to give it up.

I own a 2017 convertible, drive 80 miles a day to work and back, the car is fantastic. It has already 30k miles. I am 6,2 250lb and I still have room inside. Little bumpy on uneven surfaces, poor fuel economy thise are the only complains I have. The turbo engine is awesome, 85mph on the highway with ease. electric power steering is fantastic, great heated seats and great JBL sound system. Overall I am very happy with this little beast.