2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet Test Drive

Smart ForTwo

2011 Smart ForTwo provided an economic engine, only 999 cc capacity, with 3-cylinder configuration. Claimed power by 72 Hp and 92 Nm of torque. With the overall weight of only 750 kg, and intended for two passengers, his energy quite capable.

It's a bit heavy when the Smart ForTwo starts moving from rest, it takes the engine turns over just 1500 rpm to invite the cute shot. But, above 2,500 rpm, a sudden jump in torque is felt.

Should your child pedal is done with smooth, so as not to shock because powernya that suddenly feels stomping. And certainly do not ever expect displacement teeth will be very responsive, even using the manual mode though.

Especially when using automatic mode, the displacement teeth feel sluggish. Even the engine rev down pretty much every move to a heavier gear ratio.

But when asked to run on the freeway, no difficulty reaching 140 km / hour. In fact, the needle on the speedometer to be in figure 160 km / hour.

Is a bit cumbersome when it came to refuel the Smart ForTwo. Because, the manufacturer recommends Smart ForTwo should drink 95 octane fuel

Luckily the Smart ForTwo has been equipped with smart features Micro Hybrid Drive (MHD), which is believed to conserve fuel. This feature can be activated by pressing the "ECO Drive" on the center console.

When this feature is active, the Smart ForTwo engine can turn off automatically when the brake trampled on speed below 10 km / hr. The machine will re-illuminates when the brake is removed. This feature is proven to save fuel consumption, though not too significant.

Unfortunately, when the engine died, the AC also died. So if the stagnation persisted for too long and stepped on the brakes to save fuel, get ready just feel the heat in the cabin

current condition of roads jammed solid total creep, Smart ForTwo can go as far as 9 km to a liter of Pertamax Plus. Medium ECO Drive when her features turned on, one liter can be used to cover the distance as far as 11 km.

While in normal traffic conditions, 1 liter of Pertamax Plus can to bring the smart to walk 14 km and when using ECO Drive better, which is 1 liter to a distance of 15 km.

While on the trip out of town with nearly constant speed of 100 km / h, the Smart ForTwo could be invited to walk 15 km with 1 liter of Pertamax Plus. Everything is done with the AC on, two passengers and the transmission in automatic position.