The Smart Car is Completely Underrated - 2017 Fortwo POV Drive (Binaural Audio)

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The Smart Car is Completely Underrated - 2017 Fortwo POV Drive (Binaural Audio)

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This 2017 Smart Fortwo Pure DCT was far more capable and fun than I gave it credit for. Thanks to Autobahn USA in Westborough, MA for inviting me to drive it. Find it for sale here: www.autobahnus...
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@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

This was way more entertaining than I expected. Who's ready for the Smart Car Racing Series next summer? Thanks to Autobahn USA for tossing me the keys, and Thanks to the Patreon supporters for making this content possible!

@ghostface5588 3 жыл бұрын

All credibility lost

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostface5588 Because I had fun driving a tiny car with short wheelbase that's playful in a corner? How is that any different than enjoying the Kei cars?

@39PSIOnTheDaily 3 жыл бұрын

These cars are amazing. Their cell crash structure makes them one of the safest cars on the road. Don’t let the naysayers tell you otherwise. I’ve got a buddy who slapped a Mazdaspeed3 Turbo on a Manual ‘16 model with some grippy tires, upgraded swaybar endlinks and some coilovers and he has no problem lapping much faster/bigger cars on the track, and not to mention knocks out 60MPH in around 6 seconds. These cars got really really good at the end of their life, which is why it’s so sad to see the stigma attached to them. I should add that I’m a Z/911 guy (I actually messaged you on Instagram offering to let you drive my Z32 TT), and I absolutely adore these.

@bubbleman2002 3 жыл бұрын

@@39PSIOnTheDaily A rigid chassis can kill. The car has no hood to have a crumple zone. Crumple zones dampen deceleration forces in the event of an accident. If there isn't anything to crumple, there can't be a crumple zone. I am sure the car retains its shape in an accident, but could the same be said for the driver or their insides if they go from 40 miles per hour to 0 in less than a quarter of a second? Then again, the car's very light weight allows it to stop quickly, reducing the impact speed, somewhat reducing the need for crumple zones.

@fabriziom 3 жыл бұрын

Great drive!! For me being in Europe these Smart cars are fun. Big improvement in handling with this gen 3 though. They even came as manual in here! Try to find a smart roadster 82hp.this thing's a blast despite this single clutch sequential gearbox. I'd love to hear your review of it!

@David-nu8lg 3 жыл бұрын

American logic: The bigger the better Germany: Confused engineering sounds

@chriskonte1909 3 жыл бұрын

@@Schreibtisch1 Right Mercedes GLE's BMW X5 and Audi Q5's all over the place as well as Tiguans, a lot of Ford Kugas/Escapes, Mazda CX-5, suprisingly (acutally not really) basically 0 Honda CR-Vs and just a few Toyota RAV4. They'll sell the Highlander over here in March 2021 or so People that drive supcompact cars or minicars like the Renault Twingo, Fiat 500 or the Smart Forfour & Fortwo are acutally young, care about the enviroement or low on money so young lol

@jeruelleapigo3642 3 жыл бұрын

Also Germany: giggles in Mercedes 6x6

@KaiserVonKrieg 3 жыл бұрын

*laughs in S-class*

@hephaistosthesmith2069 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriskonte1909 "People that drive supcompact cars or minicars like the Renault Twingo, Fiat 500 or the Smart Forfour & Fortwo are acutally young, care about the enviroement or low on money so young lol" actually no, the only people driving cars like that are students with rich families, i f.e cant even afford those cars because they are way overpriced for what they give you, 14 k for a base model fiat 500, for that price i can buy 2 dacia logan mcv's or 18 1/2 ladas, a smart forfour starts at 20k, if i had 20 k i would spend it on a golf mk8 or a ford fiesta st line, those are prices based on the german market, the twingo is a reasonable car but the rest is overpriced

@Dirk_Taggesell 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriskonte1909 "low on money". You gotta be kidding me. Look up the prices of these cars. As small as they may be the expensive they are as a lifestyle statement. If you're low on money you get an old Toyota.

@yes8032 3 жыл бұрын

Actually this car is really good if you’re looking for a parking spot

@stojadin3284 3 жыл бұрын

I saw 3 parked smarts in one parking spot. Fits perfectly...

@exultanteseiozeke2192 3 жыл бұрын

@@stojadin3284 yeah they do

@that.one.3rdgen372 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Tkcb2799 3 жыл бұрын

That's why this car was made :)

@IceHax 3 жыл бұрын

It also drives other people crazy cause it looks like the spot is empty until you drive past it and see a FUCKING SMART

@RyanRoadReaper 3 жыл бұрын

Passing people on the highway, with a Smart car!? *"Wait, that's illegal"*

@clintonturner5545 3 жыл бұрын

I do it all the time everywhere. I rode motorcycles for 30 years, like a turpentined cat. My 2009 red Smart is way faster than my Honda Gyro was. Both just as fun.

@leststoner 3 жыл бұрын

I've been 100mph in a few of these cars. Very fun to drive.

@barbg1023 3 жыл бұрын

I have a sticker under my rear license plate that says, "You just got passed by a 3 cylinder." Fun on the freeway passing semis.

@JohnCena-iw2vk 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbg1023 need to get that for my smart 450

@barbg1023 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCena-iw2vk Smart Madness still has them. 😁

@rootsmanuva82 3 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to stuff the 257 hp 1.6L turbo I-3 from a GR Yaris in this thing. It would do wheelies.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

That'd make the 440hp Miata look tame

@skyguy1230 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I do this with every super tiny car on forza

@xX_Gravity_Xx 3 жыл бұрын

I want Tedward to drive one of those Motorcycle swapped one's.

@xX_Gravity_Xx 3 жыл бұрын

@@skyguy1230 I do the same in Assetto Corsa lol.

@jaystink 3 жыл бұрын

brb, rewatching those old hyabusa-smart videos

@DonushAbtahi 3 жыл бұрын

My aunt in Germany had one of these for the longest time and I never understood the appeal, but this seems honestly so practical for city life

@clintonturner5545 3 жыл бұрын

Or highway.

@tmdosu 3 жыл бұрын

Also streets are really narrow and not a lot of parking space in Europe. It's a really good car for someone with no kids. Also the turning radius is a probably the best feature.

@neuroleptika 3 жыл бұрын

Or if you live in a house outside a village/city and its 10-40 minutes or so to nearest store, for those small trips that really add up in a year, better than taking loads of small trips in a fullsize car

@AllenGray47 3 жыл бұрын

Better than a motorcycle, at least you have a cage around you.

@stoogel 10 ай бұрын

@@georgejungle138Over status: It’s over

@Pilikestortoises 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like too many people just see these as a toy or a gimmick when in reality they are genuine ideal city cars

@saucyp123 3 жыл бұрын

These things are so fun to drive because they shatter any expectation you have going into it. Now I want to drive kei cars!!

@MrTeutje303 3 жыл бұрын

You're in for a big disappointment then... :D A smart car blows the doors off nearly all Kei cars. The only exception being the Honda N-Box Custom Turbo. If you can get one of those remapped to 80 they're pretty nice as a daily.

@slender_04f14 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun.... till you have a crash.

@andrewfreiji4647 3 жыл бұрын

@@slender_04f14 They're actually quite safe. They're built with next to titanium steel and have an all around airbag cushion

@bobwilliams3 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTeutje303 Is it possible no actual Kei car is equal to the current gen -gas powered Smart??! I thought some Gran Turismo's Kei Cars were almost equal to the Smart performances...

@mtbbiturbosmith3632 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a tea kettle under throttle 😂

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@OpticalFetish 3 жыл бұрын

It looks a bit like a tea kettle... 🤔

@LucianoLopesLima 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Did you prove also the electric version?

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucianoLopesLima I did not drive the EV, but I'd like to

@chriskonte1909 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives We now have a Smart Forfour EQ (4 seater version but looks pretty much the same) in our dealership as our commuting car for little stuff. Even that one's so much fun. I drove the second gen. (you'd say first gen.) 6 month ago it was a customers car and I had to bring it in to service it in another dealership (cause our dealership has noone who's qualified by the goverment to work on EV's [...] long story short it's stupid xd). And i floored it a few times.. I didn't knew much about EVs before but hell yeah that was fun. Was always the fastes to hit 50(km/h) and you can really feel how your fronts getting light and you're like uh I'm scared I'll flip. So engaging I had so much fun 🥰

@cr3te 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! I test drove one of these with a manual awhile back. It was hilarious and shockingly comfy between myself and the sales guy who was also around 6 ft tall. What a riot

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Its wild right!? The interior feels like a "normal" car

@cr3te 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives so wild, the mostly normal driving experience plus the hilarious turn radius was something else. Endless smiles! Here for the smart car spec series 👍🏻

@xboxmods 3 жыл бұрын

Smart Marketing Team: "...like a 911" -Tedward

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahhahaha

@Vector_Ze 3 жыл бұрын

It's not the first time I've heard the steering compared to a 911's.

@aj3k840 3 жыл бұрын

Smart is owned by Mercedes so it’s basically a mini Benz, perfect for full cities, parking anywhere you want😄

@neevisits2957 3 жыл бұрын

Previous Smart cars were, this model is a Renault Twingo underneath

@YoungCarWiz 3 жыл бұрын

@@neevisits2957 yeah even the interior parts

@signorebalivo7797 3 жыл бұрын

Renault Twingo with Daimler pricing

@Ayad719 3 жыл бұрын

Mini mercedes benz. Mini nissan twingo.

@naftyloescher 3 жыл бұрын

Mercedes sold Smart recently

@edberhasimi2897 3 жыл бұрын

Let it do math, let's see how smart is really is.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

ded

@clintonturner5545 3 жыл бұрын

Miss spalleed the word it.

@mwmmatt1 3 жыл бұрын

@@clintonturner5545 says the guy who just wrote “Miss spalleed”.

@clintonturner5545 3 жыл бұрын

@@mwmmatt1 I was joking around. Miss spalleed..ha ha. In real life I made 4's in english. The english teacher was tall and big bosomed.

@hx.925 3 жыл бұрын

@@mwmmatt1 loool r/wooosh

@dsofe4879 3 жыл бұрын

Just took one of these on an ~800km trip on the Autobahn this weekend. At first it's pretty terrifying getting blown around by the wind when passing semis, but once you get the feel for it it's a brilliant little car to drive. It's not that dangerous either, the electronics will kick in and catch you long before the rear starts actually getting loose. It also averaged 51mpg, pretty impressive for a car with the aerodynamics of a cinder block

@dsofe4879 2 жыл бұрын

@@foobarmaximus3506 lol what? Are you doubting that I drove a car for 800kms or was there some other part of that statement that seemed outlandish to you?

@govinda102000 Жыл бұрын

Cinder block. Funny.

@SpartanDara 3 жыл бұрын

There’s something about your energy in this video, it’s just... really cute. The dinky car probably helps!

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. The strange experiences bring out the best in me. I have a hard time sounding excited in a base 3 series 😂

@bretthoule8343 3 жыл бұрын

Still alive, buddy?

@windrunner27 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing because of this and the binaural audio! I want more video content anywhere about anything from anyone in general with these two traits!

@39PSIOnTheDaily 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way they handle and the way they get squirrely when you trail brake. No, it’s not fast, at all... but it is hella fun.

@jehl1963 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of fun until you hit something.

@Silver_o 3 жыл бұрын

@@jehl1963 well, try not to hit something 😂

@jehl1963 3 жыл бұрын

@@Silver_o Yeah, that is always the objective. But sometimes things reach out and hit you. With no crush zones, the physics does note bode well the occupent of a Smart Car if the other vehicle is anything bigger than another Smart Car.

@Schreibtisch1 3 жыл бұрын

@@jehl1963 There is a infamous video on youtube were an S-class hits a Smart car head on. Was made in the 2000s bei EURONCAP, you should find it on KZfaq.

@jehl1963 3 жыл бұрын

@@Schreibtisch1 I stand corrected, I watched that and some other NHTS style crash tests. It sounds like Mercedes did their engineering well - which I guess is no surprise. They've been a leader in that since the 70's. I withdraw my snarky skepticism.

@Mico605 3 жыл бұрын

"I need an adult" I've never related to anything more than to this in my 26 years of life.

@falconwing1 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this video....I decided to sell my 451 and bought a 453....just drove it home 1500 miles. it's SUCH a great car. Thanks for posting the video.

@CityChristina 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but 453 is much uglier than 451. Maybe it's just me.

@falconwing1 3 жыл бұрын

@@CityChristina agreed.... I do miss the sloped nose of the 451... but the extra interior room and 27% increase in power are worth it. Test drive one and see. It's a much more usable car now.

@DoSum4Me 3 жыл бұрын

I recently drove a 5 speed manual at work for a couple hours, it was alot of fun honestly. Its like driving a go cart in the city lol

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

How was the manual gearbox? Solid? Tinny? Vague? Precise?

@DoSum4Me 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives it was pretty solid, but easy to drive and to me a blast to row through the gears. I had a 370Z for the day on Wednesday and honestly liked the smarts gearbox more lol. - im not terribly familiar with manual lingo lol.

@alansmilealot 3 жыл бұрын

Emi didn't know they had a manual option, how's the clutch pedal feel? Is the gearing short?

@GermanCube 3 жыл бұрын

@@alansmilealot Gearing is pretty long, at least not too short imo. Once you are on the Autobahn you still don't rev the engine too high in 5th gear. The clutch and gearstick are easy to operate :)

@trevakemistri 3 жыл бұрын

"the world's most adorable u-turn" 😅

@TheJohnsonsVlogzz Жыл бұрын

hahahah😂

@skyguy1988 3 жыл бұрын

these cars are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING for things like ubereats, door dash or delivery! HIGHLY efficient. you can put a little bit of mods into them to to make them "zippy" lol

@RichardJLawrence 3 жыл бұрын

Right on. I just picked up an EV. It is absolutely PERFECT for delivering. One thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to enter and exit due to slightly higher seating position. The only thing I wish it had was keyless entry as I have become so accustomed to that feature over the past few years.

@RealAntek 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a biased disliking for this car, but you’ve changed my mind! Now I wouldn’t mind having one of these, looks like you’ve got a ton of fun driving it

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

I genuinely had fun in it haha

@gavcom4060 Жыл бұрын

what source lead for your disliking? those troglodytes that drive 12 inch lifted Rams?

@shadowchrome_ 3 жыл бұрын

theres also a brabus version of this, with a white quilted leather interior, gold trim, paddle shift, twin exhausts, matte black paint. its expensive but fucking great

@chunkimumki 3 жыл бұрын

And has 125hp and sounds like an A45

@gyula6516 3 жыл бұрын

It's like 50 grand LOL

@chloedegurechaff1941 2 жыл бұрын

@@gyula6516 50 grand. lol dude new they were only 24k for a coupe, and 27 for a cabrio, lol. and now that they are few years old you can have them for 16 XD fucking 50k my ass

@CordVarty 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2015 Smart Fortwo but you definitely feel the wind on windy days 😂

@tommasomanzali7847 2 жыл бұрын

I drove one a couple times as a courtesy car while my C-Class MB was in for service. And I have to say I had many many worries initially (it looked dangerous to me). Then, after a few minutes of driving, you notice how far it has come compared to the first one that came out, and how good it actually is for a city car!

@stefanomarchi3542 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Rome those are in every angle, spot, street, every single small parking spot, they're evereywhere!

@nabeelkhalid4866 2 жыл бұрын

In college, I used to work for the IT department and they got these cars for us. I remember us doing crazy shit in these cars around campus and on the highway. They truly are fun cars and I had great memories with them!

@rootsmanuva82 3 жыл бұрын

Am I crazy for thinking that some inline -3's sound like a tiny V6 or dare I say it, a very subtle and low revving V12?

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

I think yes slightly crazy lolll

@hostilegoose9225 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree on the V6 part, that's why I like the sound of these small straight-3's 😃

@DennyBalance 3 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean. Like how the Inline 5 in my V70 sound a little like a V10

@mcshrank3557 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all. I think a lot of flatplane V8s sound like Honda Civics.

@keiserious 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like flat6 from Porsche...

@djamur0 3 жыл бұрын

I genuinely almost bought a Smart Roadster recently. Mid engined 82hp runabout. I was smiling the entire drive. The seats were super comfortable, the suspension was great. Smarts are genuinely well built. That said, I opted to import a kei car instead. Fulfilling one dream now, maybe I'll revisit the roadster dream again in the future.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear similar opinions from other folks who have driven them. Some dude commented "All credibility lost" on my pinned comment...I spoke my mind and had a smile the whole video. Kei cars rule!

@djamur0 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives That's what I come to your channel for. That and the sweet Binaural noise. Keep on living that dream. 😁

@mamoopy 3 жыл бұрын

Don't mean to put you off your dream but a friend of mine has a 2004 roadster and he has had all kinds of reliability issues, at least 1 creeps up a month. Also the auto gearbox in it is atrocious like it's not really sure it's a gearbox. Having said that it still feels like a fun car to drive and very cheap too, just maybe not to keep running haha

@kyleroberts6472 2 жыл бұрын

Watching him drive a Smart Car like a true maniac gives me an unmeasurable amount of joy

@alexanderbellingroth 3 жыл бұрын

The car may feels a bit weird to drive at first but it is extremely safe with all assisting systems Electronic stability control, anti lock breaks

@bubblegum14dog 3 жыл бұрын

I drive a 2019 Smart ForTwo and live in Devon England. Love this car! It does great on the motorway and on small country lanes. Especially good for pulling into tiny space when on tiny British country lanes and needing to get out of the way of a tractor.

@ocallaghan3865 3 жыл бұрын

The fortwo is wider than every non modified kei car in existence

@burriedabove 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel. Best POV channel out there. I show your videos to my friends all the time.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s incredibly kind of you

@simeonstiliev 3 жыл бұрын

On crash tests it actually performs as good as a S-class!

@ric84 3 жыл бұрын

They're sturdy as shit and you wont have to worry about having the steering column being imbedded in your skull. However you still have to deal with being half the mass of other cars on the road and having nearly no crumple zone. You're going to experience massive amount of G's when you hit another car or something static like a tree. Might be an excellent choice to get in a rollover with tough.

@Tonyx.yt. 8 ай бұрын

for the car yes, for peoples inside not since there's no crumple zones, you take all the G force deceleration on you

@kieronparry5726 Жыл бұрын

I got rid of my Audi TT for my smart ForFour 453 (personal reasons) and I do not regret it at all, just done a 700 mile round trip in it, and averaged 68mpg

@DavidB-rx3km 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a Smart For Two a few years - I had the oldest For Two in the entire world, and I currently have a Brabus Roadster that, while a little bit quirky in it's reliability, it's absolutely amazing - massive looking wheels, paddle shifters, a tiny ceramic turbo and a charge cooler, 130 bhp from a 700cc and about 800kg. I don't get why America doesn't get all the cool stuff from Europe.

@chrisej5987 3 жыл бұрын

"I need an adult!" 😂

@Hunter-Grossmann 3 жыл бұрын

best go kart

@chasee8854 3 жыл бұрын

I might be one of the only ones. But I actually dig the way it sounds. For some reason at certain rpms it sounds like a sporty v6

@davidperez1761 2 жыл бұрын

It does.

@Addison0526 3 жыл бұрын

If I had a mostly or entirely city commute, I’d want one. Also, if you have a giant camper/motor home that you tow your normal car behind, I’d definitely want this thing.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

The camper thing is perfect!

@andrewoliver8115 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I saw it once in Holland, seemed a great idea for going shopping etc

@n4osx 2 жыл бұрын

My daily driver is a 2017 Fortwo Cabriolet - absolutely love it. I've owned Smarts since 2008, and they're one of my favorite cars ever. The 2017 and later 453 models (like this one in your video) are a whole different car than the earlier models. Super fun! :)

@toddcrumbaker1207 Жыл бұрын

I am looking to buy a 2017 with low mileage. Has it been reliable for you? Any issues to beware of? Thanks

@Avi850R 3 жыл бұрын

you are too underrated :(

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

That’s as nice as comments come. Thank you

@TrainsBigandSmallUK 2 жыл бұрын

Best review of a Smart I've seen. Thank you.

@poptya 3 жыл бұрын

As the owner of a first USA gen Smart, Im jealous of that transmission

@haliehoward6552 3 жыл бұрын

Sameeeeeee

@haliehoward6552 3 жыл бұрын

Smart madness makes an awesome mod though

@leons.2468 3 жыл бұрын

i drove my grandmas 0.6 smart . Im in love with "smarty" thats what she is calling it xD

@JohnCena-iw2vk 3 жыл бұрын

0.6 as in manufacture date or engine displacement?

@kifla7526 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnCena-iw2vk probably the displacement, 0.6 petrol 45hp in the first generation smart

@Hoffie92 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who said it, I used to have a 2008 fortwo brabus with about 115 to 130 horsepower in 750kg (didn't dyno it after chiptuning) and i've hit 214Kph after limiter delete. and believe me, It was a blast to drive, quite fast and could park anywhere.

@mmacphersonn 3 жыл бұрын

My grandma had a 2008 in blue. I always loved it and now I’m getting it as my first car as just a city runaround (as I live in the suburbs where no highways are needed)

@stevelapierre4776 11 ай бұрын

Love this.. and don't care what others say.. I sat in one but was at a car show and always wanted to test drive.. and the video shows how fast, smooth and just perfect this little car is.. I was driving on the highway, on cruise at 105 km/h... One of these first generations passed me like a rocket and I was shocked.. so just saying!!!

@brasileirovvv5824 3 жыл бұрын

9:53 4/5 stars on Euro NCAP safety rating

@peterhabets2780 3 жыл бұрын

True! The car may be tiny but is relatively safe. There are biggers car that are less safe. Source : www.euroncap.com/en/results/smart/fortwo/7894 There is even a video of the crashtesting that has been done.

@karterkase94 3 жыл бұрын

It have a very rigid monocoque

@stephansmit7555 3 жыл бұрын

Man, thanx for the hard work you put into these videos. The footage is on point, your voice clear and inviting, and I can't stress this enough, this is so much fun to watch. One of your videos were recommended to me about 30 minutes ago, I decided to give it a shot, and now I can't stop watching these! Subbed

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@StellaLunaStar94 3 жыл бұрын

That hood can come up and hit your windshield. I know from experience

@fyurex8969 2 жыл бұрын

my professor sold me on one of these, he would always mention that if he see's 3 squares on the sidewalk then the car fits, and us being from SF where parking is more valuable than oil it's a game changer being able to park between garages where nothing else fits

@oatmealmemepie4434 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you drive on the highway made me remember the terrible trip i had on that stretch of highway, when it was snowing on last year on my trip to the north.

@mentally.retired 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed because you drove a smart. Never forget that.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Haha excellent. I’ll keep it in memory forever

@mentally.retired 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Weird cars forever! :D

@omitence 3 жыл бұрын

why does this actually look fun? man now you got me wanting a cheap smart car

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

haha the guys at the dealership were laughing at how big my smile was when I got back. It's so goofy but you could really really rattle some passengers in this bad boy

@omitence 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives yeah for sure, i just now found out theres quite a few aftermarket turbocharged smart cars and they sound kinda mean haha

@kjchicago1 3 жыл бұрын

This is Major! This is Real! This is Deep! This is a nice looking Smart Car! Behold The Glory! And it goes from 0-60

@esco1578 3 жыл бұрын

Never expected a smart car review to be entertaining lol. Well done sir

@gregsantos9731 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! When you had that U turn you still have that extra meter, i mean you actually had over turn it and needed to steer back it a little in order to keep it in track, i think it has a 3.5 or 4 turning radius. Very nice to watch. 😊

@Patryk_Luna 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pushing for a 6.2L Merc SL as my next car but I had one of these and I always tell people that even the G-wagon isn’t as gangster as the MK2 Smart ForTwo. If it’s not a parking space IT’S A PARKING SPACE. And the handling is soooo lively through twisty English countryside B roads! It will scare you, it will teach you, it will steal your heart and put hair on your chest if you dare to drive it hard.

@dhdove 3 жыл бұрын

You liked it? I’m so pleased, especially from an American. We have the turbo in the U.K., which I guess that is? Soooo much fun. We get 53mpg (UKGallons) average. Cruises at 80 on the motorway with some left, brilliant in the city. Much improved suspension and gearbox over the previous iteration. Many smiles per mile. We love it.

@OrganicDolphin 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine looking to your left on the highway to see a car passing you and you realize it’s a smart car 💀

@ChoPi-Eww 3 жыл бұрын

You've found a hidden gem! Maybe a little nerve-wracking in the land of shotguns and pickups.

@charlottesmom 2 жыл бұрын

He's up North, he's safe...👍🏻

@freefromit2 2 жыл бұрын

A coworker got one of these. everybody giggled, but when I sat in it I was very impressed. perfect car for work and back.

@elofkjellson3906 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who appreciates these wonderful little fun cars for what they are!

@patrick_gingras 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2009 fortwo passion and I really enjoyed it. Only got rid of it to get a car with a manual

@foureyedfart8117 3 жыл бұрын

The turning radius had me😂

@ChuddleBuggy 2 жыл бұрын

This is a super informative video on the 4-2. Best car reviewer for me on KZfaq.

@eddieg6436 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve driven my 2008 fortwo from L.A. to Seattle and back many times on the freeway. Love the car, 75mph all the way.

@shannondore 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get one. I was wondering how it did on long trips. How does it do on bumpy roads? And does it have alot of outside noise while driving? (Wind, other cars, etc.)

@eddieg6436 3 жыл бұрын

@@shannondore I’m 6’4”, 228 lbs, and LOVE the Smart! Plenty of room for me! It’s quite stable on the freeway, smooth at 70-75mph. Yes, there’s some wind noise, and you’ll feel a rush of air if a semi passes you, but it’s no big deal, and similar to what a Civic, or Ford Focus would feel.

@shannondore 3 жыл бұрын

@@eddieg6436 Thank you.😊

@ethansgarage1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Im actually a really big fan of this generation of smart car. The revisions Mercedes made to it over previous generations really allowed it to live up to its potential. Unfortunate that Smart is gone completely as a brand in the US now.

@standardNL 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video Tedward! We have the same engine and gearbox setup in our Renault Twingo. It's an awesome daily and with 90hp it's plenty for our "tiny" Dutch roads. Never thought a 0.9l, 3cyl car would bring such a smile on my face. We bought ours new in nov 2016 and has done around 120k km's (75k miles) without any issues!

@guycortesi 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these to tow with my RV. It has a convenient 6S mode that puts it in a towing mode for 4-down tow ability. My wife and I really feel like we are in a regular car when we drive around. It’s just missing the back end! It’s a peppy car (as you noted) and it is perfect for our use case. Unfortunately, it’s hard to get parts in the US and except for basic maintenance work, I’m finding it harder to get repairs. It’s too bad they were discontinued in the US. An yes - the turning radius is crazy!!! I think I can turn around in my driveway or garage.

@nickcastillo738 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 1st generation smart and i’ll haul going 90 down the interstate LMAO. The transmission is absolute garbage though but I only drive it in sport shifting mode to compensate.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@djpalme11 3 жыл бұрын

1st generation was built til like 2007 how does that work

@nickcastillo738 3 жыл бұрын

@@djpalme11 my apologies the first generation for the us market

@ffhjvbuydb78eb 3 жыл бұрын

You must have drove the first gen because I just got a 2017 smart today and the transmission is very smooth

@mbean7 3 жыл бұрын

first gen in Britain was 1997

@nickpittman1713 3 жыл бұрын

"Am I using the smart car as God intended? Absolutely not." +subscribed

@noelht1 9 ай бұрын

About 15 years ago my car had to go in for some work for a couple of weeks and they gave me one of these as a courtesy car. At first I was abhorrent to the idea but after the two weeks I really didn’t wanna give it back. What a lovely little thing. Understeers like a bugger when you put your foot down but it’s completely predictable so you can have total fun with it coming off roundabouts and stuff. Much bigger on the inside than it would look from the outside too.

@freddiev125 2 жыл бұрын

I got my 2017 back in 2020 & l luv “the heck out off it”!. It got to a point, that I rarely use my Dodge Journey Crew.

@roscoes-wetsuit1 3 жыл бұрын

so who's dropping a hellcat engine in it?

@nothingshere1163 3 жыл бұрын

You

@nothingshere1163 3 жыл бұрын

Just don’t put the transmission of the hellcat because it’s the worse

@gerald4535 3 жыл бұрын

I just imagine it flipping over like a Mario Kart character with a Hellcat engine. lmao.

@deliziosetiefkuhlkost2463 3 жыл бұрын

They are actually quite safe. I recommend looking at crash tests

@MyFictitiousLife 3 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 1st gen smart and I would take it on the highways/freeways semi frequently. The only time I was worried was during a high rain/high wind storm when I tried to pass a semi during crosswinds. That was scary. Everything else was just fun. Someday I'll get another!

@haliehoward6552 3 жыл бұрын

I drive an '07 US smart and it's so much fun! I absolutely love passing people on the freeway though (the expressions are phenomenal)

@maarioambel2005 3 жыл бұрын

1.0L 87hp got some power there lol

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Def gotta rev it when you get to the car meet

@Rogue0770 3 жыл бұрын

There is a guy in Canada putting a Hayabusa motorbike engine in the back of one of these, that gonna be a wild ride.

@lucvmon 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I see a lot of Renault and Dacia on that car... Wiper and indicators levers are the same as in a Dacia, also door handles (used on Megane II). The stereo is an R-Link from Renault.

@Trip7 3 жыл бұрын

I deliver pizzas in a 2016 smart. Gets about 4 thousand rpm at 80 mph maxes out at 6 thousand. Gets 45+ mpg on highway, and also the higher trim levels come with a sport mode. It mostly just make the trans shift much more aggressively and keeps the rpm higher (as to keep the turbo spinning)

@nikolaoslintas8095 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles with a full tank?

@thealexpshow782 3 жыл бұрын

I want to drive this car. The fuel economy is just amazing

@ocallaghan3865 3 жыл бұрын

Fuel economy is awful New suzuki alto works gets 68mpg average for the least fuel efficient model

@richardsimpson6761 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should review a Smart Brabus if possible! They look really cool and have 109PS.. Not bad for such a tiny car!

@issvn7635 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a Smart as a daily and I've got it in manual 5-speed : this is a lot a fun drive of these

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to drive the 5 speed

@issvn7635 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Wanna make a trip to France ?

@imtiredtoday 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives (at least in the Netherlands) a ride sharing service uses forfour's as their fleet while being kinda slow (you need to go like 75% throttle onto the highway) their a blast to drive at any speed. If your planning a trip to europe please pack your camera to film all the awesome euro exclusive cars (like the small VW cars, Soda's, Renault's, Opels (mostly the old ones) and also the smart models you didn't get in the USA (one doesn't make any sense to not export (the forfour) because I would have exported both if I was in charge but the forfour would have been more popular than the fortwo because of the extra seats (and apparently being way better than a mitsubishi mirage (or space star like we call them in europe)))

@bloodsling Жыл бұрын

I've got a 2011 Fortwo-Passion,love it,also a huge fan of the turning radius,and you can parallel park it anywhere. I'm 6'5" and have loads of headroom.

@quaderlp2002 3 жыл бұрын

If you can, get into a BRABUS SMART 451

@DriversSide 3 жыл бұрын

I've always secretly loved the Smart Car haha

@denisesevera9490 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the Smart Car is getting a good review bc this might be my next car

@jimgardiner1558 3 жыл бұрын

My son has a 2011 Smart Passion and it really is fun to drive. We drove it from PEI to Ontario no problem. It did fine on the highway. Even ended up doing some unintended mud running in New Brunswick due to road closures and detours caused by flooding. It did OK in the mud. One issue is not just any shop can fix this car. They are a strange design and unless you are adventurous and like to do your own repairs you need to have a Smart Center near by. They do have a bit of a reputation for being unreliable and expensive to repair hence I have had to do some repairs myself. Fortunately there are some good Smart forums around that really help.

@Loothansa 3 жыл бұрын

By the way there is a Brabus version of this with 125hp and 150lb/ft.

@maxnewts 3 жыл бұрын

That must be NUTS to use 😂

@TheO496 3 жыл бұрын

You can rent these in Berlin for 0,26€ per minute. These are very convenient if you have to find a parking spot in a city.

@tylersams321 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm buying a Fortwo Pure tomorrow. Thanks for the valuable info.

@upclosevideo 3 жыл бұрын

Owned two recently, both Cabriolet’s, wonderful driving in the UK with top down most days. Good mpg, says 70 but we regularly achieved 55 commuting. No road tax. No city pollution charge. We had an Edition 21 and a diesel. Diesel not suited for small commutes. Petrol was better but diesel got better mpg, regularly 60 plus. Auto box often complained about by motoring “experts” but we thought it did a good job all considered. Paddle shift available as well as gear lever up down change or full auto. Surprisingly roomy inside and quite nippy. Ours had lower profile tyres and wider wheels than standard and it was fine on motorways. 70 mph comfortable. Reason we sold was the proliferation of speed bumps everywhere. It’s not good on potholes !

@tobias_k01 3 жыл бұрын

Because of it's 'tridion cell' with stacked layers of hard steel (I think there are up to 7 layers or so) it should be pretty safe. There is a video by Mercedes where they did a head-on crash with an S-Class. But after a crash, unlike other cars, you can't really repair this ultra complex crash structure that gets destroyed already at speeds where other cars would only use their crumple zone.

@TedwardDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Because no crumple zone the car may survive but not sure what happens to your brain after Impact with almost no impulse. That’s a lot of force to absorb almost instantly

@tobias_k01 3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I know someone who had a crash in his first gen fortwo. He got rear ended by a Golf. He was almost stationary while the Golf hit him at 70 km/h (around 40 to 45 mph) and he got out with almost nothing at all (I think his neck was hurting, but nothing serious). But he was lucky that there was no passenger, the battery shot out of the engine bay right to the passenger's seat and hit the dashboard. If that thing got launched onto a head, that would have caused some serious injuries.

@stevenlawrie7819 3 жыл бұрын

Strange you say about the battery as it's in the front. The seats are reinforced. The steel safety cage (Tridion cell) is designed to use the crumple zones of the other car.

@tobias_k01 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenlawrie7819 wait, you are right! Then it must have been some other engine component, I don't know. I mean, it happened a few years ago and I only know it because my father told me the story when it happened (it was someone from work), so some information may have been mixed over time and people, but I know that a) it was on a main road and he got hit at about that speed, but was not injured and b) there was something that got launched into the passenger's area.

@robertrishel3685 3 жыл бұрын

I always had a strange affinity for these things, I just really love small and light weight. When I raced Motocross, 125cc two strokes wee my absolute favorite; when I roadraced, small lightweight two strokes were always the best...or V-Twins like my beloved SV650 track bike....600cc sport bikes were pigs to me. And the same with cars, love my FRS👍. I can just imagine how cool this car would be with a GSXR1000 engine and gear box in it😍😍😍😍

@davidgrey943 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2010 model Smart car I enjoy every minute of driving what sold me on this car was a English TV motor show called 5th gear. They do a crash test at 70 MPH into two motorway barriers and you could still open both doors. I have done several long distant trips of over 400miles and found it really comfortable and my neck pain did not occur like other cars.

@AlAndValOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

We've got one of the very first Smart ForTwo's that was imported before they were legal in the US. (It came in from Canada, then had all of the modifications made to make it US Legal and then had a special VIN applied (try getting ANYTHING done at a DMV when they have to research that VIN every single time). It's a 2006 Passion with the 0.7L and the rough tranny, but at only 1600 lbs, it frigin' scoots, and as you found, it's great on the Interstates. We've taken it for long drives and live in the mountains, so it's incredibly fun to drive on the Diamondback and the Dragon's Tail. We'll take you up on that race....