Smart Fortwo Coupe Review, Specs & Performance
Stylish small electric car impresses. Great for city drivers
The Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe lease offers an eye-catching small electric car that is ideal for city drivers. It has a tight turning circle, and it is (very) cheap to run.
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Overview of the Smart Fortwo Coupe
ENGINES AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE SMART EQ FORTWO COUPE
The latest version of the contract hire Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe is an interesting offering with an electric motor producing 82 hp with the power being delivered to the rear wheels via a single-speed gearbox. The battery has a range of around 81 miles and the maximum speed is limited electronically to 81 mph.
That range and performance are well-suited to city drivers and the battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity in just 40 minutes using a rapid charger. For those using a home wall box, the recharge time is under six hours. The running costs are low - especially if you sign up for a cheap electricity deal.
The EQ ForTwo Coupe is a sprightly car and since the torque is available from a standing start, acceleration is rapid, and it will reach 40 mph in under five seconds.
There's also regenerative braking on board to help boost battery range and the latest version is more spacious and better equipped than its predecessor.
Smart Fortwo Coupe in a nutshell
EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING FOR THE SMART EQ FORTWO COUPE
The first thing to notice about the new dinky Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe is that the handling is more rewarding than the previous version. It's an easy car to live with if you're after a small vehicle to drive around town with nice handling and sprightly performance.
The latest model also offers a new front grille and bumper to match the body colour as part of an exterior redesign. Drivers also get LED daytime running lights, plus there are new halogen taillights too. The ForTwo Coupe car lease is available in four trims - Passion Advanced, Pulse Premium, Prime Exclusive and Edition 1 - with plenty of equipment fitted as standard.
Drivers get rear parking sensors, a multifunction leather steering wheel, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, satnav, Bluetooth connectivity and automatic climate control. The infotainment system is smartphone compatible and there's also a DAB radio.
To help those who may be worried about running an electric car, the system also includes a charging station finder. Other models feature alloy wheels, stylish upholstery, sports pedals and a rear-view camera. The better spec versions come with a panoramic sunroof and sunblind.
The Prime Exclusive versions have larger alloy wheels, ambient lighting, heated seats, and an automatically dimming interior mirror.
Safety equipment for the Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe includes a safety cell to protect the occupants, active brake assist, airbags and crosswind assist. Around town, the handling is stable and there's a planted feel to the EQ ForTwo Coupe and the tight turning circle is very useful in cities - plus this is a very easy car to park.
For anyone wanting to lease an electric car, there's a lot to recommend the stylish Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe and it needs to be road tested to ensure it meets your needs.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SMART EQ FORTWO COUPE
Why not have a look at the ForTwo Coupe on the official Smart company website? Or why not look at some of these similar car lease deals from First Vehicle Leasing the Kia Picanto or the Volkswagen up!.