The transmission in auto mode is indeed really deficient. Flooring it unfortunately overwhelms it and makes it worse. Fortunately, if you use the paddle shifters and shift it at reasonable points (letting up on the gas so it can clutch) it's fairly drivable. It takes a couple of hours to get the feel of it.

You're trashing a car that is in a unique segment. Why bother with this review if you can not be objective with this review? Thumbs down to you )-:

i love my smart car i have had for 8 years.

RPM gauge are the little dashboard pods you get which includes a clock too.

I don't know how you were struggling to get above 60mph. I borrowed one of these to travel 140 miles, most of which was on motorways, and it easily sat at 70. The only downside was you could really feel crosswinds on the steering, which was unsettling. Still, I thought it was fine as a runabout. Like a go kart. Better than the fiat 595 I was leasing.

Best darn car i ever owned. Definitely a shrunken down Mercedes. All the creature comforts and gadgets they included in the Passion still amazes me.

Tuned mine up to 115 hp and drove 120 km on highway to work and at office got free parking parked in front of pillar in underground 😊

I have one. It drives easy, great city or highway. Zips along like nobody's business acceleration is good comfort is good layout is fine. and the convertable top is great for summer months.

The response on the acceleration is easily fix with a throttle controller and believe me. You'll really know what 70 hp can really do in this little car🚗

I just picked one up for my production business. I daily drive a BMW F30 and for work this one is perfect. It carries all my filming gear in the back. So cool.

Would it be a good car to pull behind an RV?

He has the AC on. Takes power away. My 09 ,,, 70k and going strong

There is one aspect that you have been unable to quantify. We owners LOVE our cars. I have some quite exotic cars in my driveway sometimes, but I mostly choose smartie.

Was looking to get one of these to mess around with and use as a city car instead of using my A4 or ML350. Was it really that bad to get up to speen on the highway?

Ok guy i have to say i bought a used one 2013 for 5,989 12,000 miles had it a year and love😍it.Sorry i would not trade it for anything gets me where i want to go.Did my own oil change from youtube videos or course.😊I want another one now.🤔😆You look good in it.My car goes 75 on the freeway easy and it's not at all scary.Go in with a open your mind as the slogan goes.

2019 but reviews a 11 year old car. Judges it like its from 2015+

Are all US models Auto only? UK ones are mostly semi-auto, but have a rev counter and a a small clock on the dash.

You think those wheels are small? I had 12" wheels on a ford festiva. 4 tires costs $220 including installation

My 08 in 2023, still runs like it is brand new even with nearly 60,000 miles.

Hahaha ur crazy 😂😂😂🙈Nice video☺️I love Smart Cars 😍I’m about to get my 2nd one 😊Best car ever for London (where i live) 😉😎

Ive owned 2 of them both were cabrios! Absolutely Loved Them and very reliable cars!!! The paddle shifters are Awesome! This guy is annoying though with his stupid remarks

Topspeed is about 150 km/h so fast enough. I drive this little machine through out Europe and am addicted!

My comfort zone is the E-Class estate and most of my 30+ cars were Mercedes, the rest being mainly German premium or the occasional VW Golf, Subarus, Alfas. I think the Smart makes a lot of sense and it is a car that excels in what it does. As the smallest car in production, it feels like a much bigger car in terms of specs, comforts driving pleasure and refinement. Bizarrely, some people driving hideously bad cars mock me for having it, but why would I trust anyone’s opinion who bought rubbish on finance?!

I love the Matt grey paintwork ;)

The electric one has more bottom end pep. And no transmission issues! I love mine.

Been thinking of getting one of these. Very helpful video! Thanks man!

70 ph is not enough for you? Well, that's the national limit in the UK.

i gots the 2009 brabus and while the transmission isnt the best, it doesnt take long to get it up to speed. on highway the fastest ive gone is 94

I love my smart fortwo , it's brilliant for city driving.

How much is this car? please answer

Ima get one of these

Is it made for small people right I’m a small girl so I need a small to drive in

Try the Brabus version👌!

Guys here is another 2008 Review but the Convertible smart car -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7hzZ6SiqqvUZ5s.html

welcome to India. we want this beautiful micro car.

Fantástico muito bom perfeito gostei muito Parabéns

Driving one of these is like climbing a cliff. Never look back ! Lol

Dude in SF? SF MB has nice ones

You know what they say... It takes a real man to drive and to be seen in one... Kinda like a pink cabriolet. They have a stereotype attached. Gotta be confident in yourself. Living in a bigger European city, I've always thought smaller is better... And it doesn't get much better than the Fortwo. Practical and fun as hell to drive.

this was a good video. was thinking about buying one of these but i do have to drive on the highway with it and your review worrys me a bit

The taxes paid to have one in Europe, how much?

Is this meant to be serious?

That was fun😂

I don't know what is wrong with your motor if you cant run over 50 mph . My vehicle has good zip on the take off and will cruise on the freeway at 65 mph easily. By the time the transmission goes thru its cycle 5 times it is flying.

I love the car

You forgot to shift up bruh

Makes my mirage look fast lol

That's not even a 2008, from the look of the front and the rims, it's most likely a 2013

The guy looks like jack from love island 2018

What a dumb review on a smart car

Even tho he review a Passion version with no turbo the funny thing is not 2008 or owner modded fenders and drl's from 2013 version also no Rev counter and navi. I don't blame him but even he says "I tent ro read about it, watch videos..." At least is not the MDH, Well most of american videos about Smarts are the heavy modded ones. I still waiting for a Review of the Brabus version at least the Passion Turbo. And no one understand how the transmission works on those things, americans have that horrible version with fake Parking worth pointing some differences of European one to American.

Zak Effron! I am your number one fan :)

The saddest thing of all in this "modern" society is that in none of the new vehicle models that are manufactured (especially those that are so practical, small and cheap) the automotive engineers and manufacturers at the time of projecting them; they do not take into account the concept of "universal design" or design for all people (which consists of conceiving and projecting from the origin, environments, processes, goods, products, services, objects, instruments..., in such a way that they can be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible). And I reflect on this because in the design of these small vehicles, the engineers have not thought in the slightest about enabling access and driving for people who use wheelchairs, despite being a considerable number of citizens worldwide, who by our own limitation and our difficulties in accessing public transport, we have a greater need for a vehicle to get around than those who walk without any difficulty.

This review slaps harder than my dad. All these people in the comments have no brain... they clicked on a review of a smart car expecting loads of praise 😂 Guidy is the best car reviewer hands in pasta 🍝

A guy at work has one of these and lives close to the shop. He says he spends 20$ - 30$ every 2 months on gas. Hes able to fit his toolbox in the back. It seems like a good investment. Hes a very short guy though, id look like a clown hopping out of a little clown car.

You a fool man 🤣🤣👍👌

Of course it's not going to be a race car, it's built for the city.

It's a go cart

What??????? I love my Smart car.

This review was so bad now I know why you only have 313 subs

The hood emblem irritates me Lol

RPM gauge, rev counter? It's a TACHOMETER!

This review killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

whats wrong with yall? The transmission is in fact garbage, driving this in highways is a challenge.. he doesnt bash the car, he is talking facts. still doesnt change the fact im getting one of these soon enough!

I'll say it again. Why bother if you can not be objective? Was that your goal today, to trash the Smart Car?

I'm 3 minutes in and I'm pissed off. I have an '08. It's not a perfect car, or a perfect smart car, but that doesn't mean it's not a GREAT car. Never say anything negative about my Baby and her relatives. And BTW, I hate that they moved the ignition from between the seats.

140 ks your not trying

How the fuck is this a unbiased review?

Dude ur a liar .. that is a good car

I didnt even get to 1 minute of viewing ... that wasn't objective at all

Dude.... Really? If you don't like small cars, then just do SUV reviews or something.

Bad reviews! Ever 👎🏼

Obnoxious

Small man hating on small car.

UK version is better.

You're reviewing an '08 Smart Car in '19. Do I need to say more? Thumbs down brother. Not good.

The car is bad af btw..

Terrible review.

Dinner plate? Well, an American dinner plate maybe 😉