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Smart City Coupe (2000-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £5,600 - £12,323
Used prices £553 - £2,435
Road tax cost £35 - £210
Insurance group 7 - 17
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 266 - 462 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Clever packaging, great interior, cute, frugal

CONS

Lumpy ride, jerky automatic box

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Demand for this ultra-chic city car really took off when right-hand-drive models hit the market. Before that it was available in left-hand-drive and there are now a small amount on the used market. As a result, prices for the original left-hand-drive cars have fallen to tempting levels. Buyers are attracted to its economical tiny engines, ease of parking and the attractive cabriolet.

On sale in the UK since 2000, the range was re-branded fortwo from the start of 2004.