Overview

This is the convertible version of the car that most people know simply as the Smart car – although it looks very similar the normal coupe. The model’s picked up a cult following since being launched in right-hand drive form in 2001 and is now an everyday sight in towns and cities up and down the country. It’s easy to see why: it’s fun, simple to park, cheap to run and well equipped for urban life.

The cheeky cabriolet version injects an extra dose of fun and feel-good factor in the summer thanks to a fabric roof that quickly folds down. Unfortunately it shares the same sluggish gearbox as the coupe model and is not great on open roads. However, there is a Brabus version available which adds more power and a sporty bodykit.