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Smart Fortwo III cabrio (A453) 17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive
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Smart Fortwo:
Smart is a Chinese German automotive marque established in 1994. Smart Automobile Co. , Ltd. is a joint venture established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 and aimed at producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. The venture is headquartered in Ningbo.
Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant. Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now produces small battery electric vehicles at a manufacturing plant in China, with distribution, marketing and aftersales activities in Europe handled by Smart Europe GmbH, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III cabrio (A453) Overview:
Smart Fortwo (III cabrio (A453)). Weighing only 1040 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 130 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers brisk acceleration for city driving with instant torque, making it feel surprisingly nippy, though top speed is electronically limited.
Fuel Economy
Excellent energy efficiency with a usable electric range ideal for urban commutes, providing low running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional maneuverability and parking ease in urban areas
- • Available electric powertrain for emission-free driving
- • Convertible top adds a fun and open-air experience to city driving
- • Compact size makes it ideal for navigating congested city streets
Cons:
- • Limited luggage space, impacting practicality for larger shopping trips
- • Strictly a two-seater, impractical for more than two occupants
- • Can feel unsettled and noisy at highway speeds
- • Higher price point compared to some conventional subcompacts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III cabrio (A453): 2016 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smart |
| Model: | Fortwo |
| Generation: | III cabrio (A453) |
| Modification (Engine): | 17.6 kWh (82 Hp) electric drive |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | February, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 130 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1040 |
| Max. weight: | 1320 |
| Max load: | 280 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 340 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2695 mm [45mm less] |
| Width: | 1663 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1553 mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 1873 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1469 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 6.95 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, 203 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, Transverse stabilizer |
| 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 |
| 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 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (NEDC): | 13 kWh/100 km |
| All-electric range (NEDC): | 155 km |
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