Category: City Cars 
Price Range: £8,273 to £15,307
Stylish, very economical, manoeuvrable
Only seats two, gearchange slow, limited luggage-carrying capabilities, sluggish performance
The most stylish city car around, but can be difficult to live with due to diminutive size
Smart is part of the DaimlerChrysler stable and therefore subject to that company's stringent quality control procedures. The previous generation cars had no real problems of note, and this car seems well put together and doesn't suffer from any rattles. The doors shut well - not with the tinny sound heard with some other city cars - and all the switchgear has a solid feel to it. The only gripe is with the boot hatch; you have to really slam it into place to make sure it's secured well.
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wrote on 11 08 2006