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Smart Forfour II (W453) EQ 17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive
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Smart Forfour:
The Smart Forfour is a city car marketed by Smart over two generations. The first generation was marketed in Europe from 2003 to 2006 with a front-engine configuration, sharing its platform with the Mitsubishi Colt. The second generation was marketed in Europe from 2014 after an eight-year hiatus, using rear-engine or rear electric motor configurations. It is based on the third-generation Renault Twingo, which also forms a basis for the third-generation Smart Fortwo. A battery electric version was marketed as the EQ Forfour beginning in 2018....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (W453) Overview:
Smart Forfour (II (W453)). Weighing only 1100 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.7 s). The top speed reaches 130 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
EQ 17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate acceleration for urban environments, providing a smooth and quiet electric driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Excellent energy efficiency with a practical city range of up to 155 km, ideal for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional maneuverability and tight turning circle for city driving
- • Compact size makes parking effortless
- • Available all-electric EQ model for zero-emission commuting
- • Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout offers unique handling characteristics
- • Fuel-efficient petrol engines (especially 0.9L turbo)
Cons:
- • Limited boot space and rear passenger room
- • Base 1.0L engines are very sluggish outside of urban areas
- • Interior quality can feel basic compared to some rivals
- • Range anxiety for the EQ electric model on longer journeys
- • Can feel less stable at highway speeds due to its short wheelbase
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (W453): 2014 - 2019).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smart |
| Model: | Forfour |
| Generation: | II (W453) |
| Modification (Engine): | EQ 17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | February, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 130 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.4 kg/Hp, 74.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 974 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 184 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3495 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1666 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1554 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2494 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1467 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1429 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.05 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 258x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 228 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 165/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 16.7 kWh |
| Gross battery capacity: | 17.6 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor, between front and rear seats |
| System power: | 82 Hp |
| System torque: | 160 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 155 km |
| Electric motor power: | 82 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 160 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 13.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (NEDC): | 13.1 kWh/100 km |
| All-electric range (NEDC): | 155 km |
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