Fortwo is the smart car developed by the company and is around 8 feet long, 5 feet wide and five feet in height respectively. The size of this smart car is such that it hardly takes any space in parking and it can be parked up to the curb. Two or three cars can be parked in a single curb.

When investing in a smart car you need to make sure of the Smart Car price. The first generation smart car belong to 1998-2003 and have 600cc turbocharged engines producing between 45 and 55bhp. They come in a range of four trim levels, along with some special editions, if you’re buying used, it’s a good idea to try to find a more highly specified trim level.   The facelift models of 2002-2003 have better performance and have styling changes with 700 cc engine. The new generation have peanut shaped headlight unlike almond shaped headlight of the precursor versions. The engine has 62 bhp and also has turbo manifold with a bridge section to prevent cracking.

Smart car prices are mainly determined by some common factors which are as follows:

• If black smoke is emitted instead of blue smoke when starting the engine then it surely means that there is some problem with the engine.
• Water ingress in the rear window also shows water staining. Also the oil filler cap must have emulsion like substance.
• The service history of the car also determines the price of the smart car. Smart cars need maintenance and if its body is not maintained then it can get brittle.
• The front spring of the car should also be checked as if not maintained it is prone to scrapping.

Smart car can be bought online like EBay and one get good deals on this e-commerce portal. These cars are priced between 9000- 15,000 pounds, but if searched via an independent dealer then one can get a good price. Main dealers have new cars and also have to be booked much in advance and come with 6-12 months warranty. These smart cars come with diesel engine and are extremely fuel efficient and compact in size and these makes them even more irresistible and also determine the price of smart cars. If you are planning to buy a smart car then you need to keep these tips in mind before actually buying one and these factors can together help you in determining the price of the smart car.

The Forfour model has enhanced power and is available in both petrol and diesel engine. The output of this four seater Smart Car varies from 68 bhp to 95 bhp unlike the 54 bhp of the Fortwo models. This two seater smart car with diesel engine has a low CO2 output and the hatch back version is a petrol one. The for two model costs anything around $18,000 which is also at par to the other minis available in the market. Whereas the Forfour models are available from $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the model you choose. One of the  powerful  Smart Car was designed in 2005 was Brabus with an output of 177bhp and goes from 0-62.5 mph i less than five seconds.

The Fortwo Smart Car version is energy efficient and is also very compact and is an automatic car and does not have clutch to shift gears. One just can go from gear one to five by pressing the accelerator and manoeuvring the wheels. The Forfour Smart car is available in both soft touch clutch pedal and automatic version and can both 1.5 litre engine of petrol and diesel. It’s a great car and even with four passengers in the car the efficiency of the car improves.

The USP of both the cars is energy efficiency and that’s why these are called energy efficient cars. Whether it’s a two seater- Fortwo or the four seater- Forfour the Smart car is truly smart in terms of mileage and fuel efficiency. In current times with scarcity of fossil fuel and increasing price of the same the fuel efficient cars have become very popular and especially Smart Car. Not just in fuel efficiency these cars are also great to look and have great interior space. These might look small but are spacious from inside and also very comfortable with all the amenities that a modern conventional car has.

The security and safety features of both the two seater and four seater models are good with air pillow equipped in both front and back seats and also from sides that prevents the passengers and driver from getting hurt. Smart cars are green cars in true sense and its CO2 emission is also very controlled. Water soluble, solvent freebase coats are used in the car’s plastic panel and its body is completely recyclable.

The electrical steering Forfour is well weighted and also keeps you in tune with the road. Overall both the models of Smart Car are equally good and have advantage of size individually.

These are the ten reasons to invest in a Smart Car.

Most of the Smart Cars are expensive and if you get an offer its best to invest in a second hand Smart Car and also get the best value. These eco friendly and fuel efficient cars are very popular as these are also helpful for maintaining the environment green. Many of the smart cars for instance Passion Coup and also low in price and but try and source it locally to get a good deal.

Most of the smart cars have unique features and its best to take a mechanic or a technician who can understand features of smart car and also helps you to finalise the deal. When buying a smart car make sure that it’s a fuel efficient with diesel or petrol engine, electric smart Cars are not ecologically wise and even though one might feel that electric cars are energy efficient but electric cars have poor performance and inefficient.

Some people buy Smart Cars online but that’s not an advisable, it will be best to inspect the vehicle personally with a mechanic or engineer and only then take a wise decision. Smart cars dealers can provide you with information about the car and this can help you to take a wise decision. One can also invest in a second hand Smart Car if one is fully satisfied with the inspection.

The efficient working of Smart Cars is widely based on its efficiency, if a car is maintained it can work efficiently and only then can be invested in a used Smart Car. One can also get the wheels checked; if the wheels are in poor condition then the cost of the car can come down substantially.  Smart car wheels can be easily procured from the market and replaced to increase the performance and value of the vehicle. Good Smart Car wheels can even improve fuel efficiency in some circumstances.

Smart cars require regular maintenance as its body is not very sturdy and with efficient maintenance of the body and engine, the car will not break down easily. When buying a smart Car you might find it cute in terms of dimension, but make sure that it also has sufficient indoor space with adequate leg room and comfort to sit and move without disturbing co passengers.

Smart cars come with a lot of maintenance so it’s not that you are saving on energy, instead one might be spending a fortune to maintain a Smart Cars. Check for accident protection gadgets in the car when planning to buy a Smart Car. Make sure that the accident protection devices are in working condition when the car is being inspected.

The most simple model of Smart Car also called Fortwo is available for $18,000 where as Forfour is available for $320,000 to $30,000. The above mentioned factors determine smart car price and should be kept in mind before buying a smart car.