Okay, if your life is defined by how many miles per gallon your car gets, you need to reevaluate your priorities. However, with the rising costs of gas I decided to just look at the Specs of the Smart FourTwo. And I'm not sure if I'm the only one but the numbers really aren't THAT enticing.
Let's look at the specs:
Price: $11,590-16,590
Seats: 2
Length: 106''
Engine: 61 cubic inches
Hp: 70
Tq: 68
Weight: 1,808lbs
EPA Fuel Economy: 40/45 (EPA 2007); 33/41 (EPA 2008)
Now I don't think anyone would be angered over getting that kind of mileage, but I also don't think those numbers are going to persuade many people to trade in their gas gulpers for a Smart car. I was caught off gaurd because for a 2-seater of that size and class, I expected something more along the lines of 50-70mpg. I didn't think that mileage was too far out of the realm of technological possibility in the 21st century, but maybe I'm wrong.
Now if they were at all visually appealing, maybe. But untill they make a diesel version, or a hybrid version, then I can't see any logical application outside of the confines of NYC or San Francisco.
What do you think? Is the current Smartcar MPG acceptable? I know most of you probably aren't fans of the car itself. But what about it's performance?
Let's look at the specs:
Price: $11,590-16,590
Seats: 2
Length: 106''
Engine: 61 cubic inches
Hp: 70
Tq: 68
Weight: 1,808lbs
EPA Fuel Economy: 40/45 (EPA 2007); 33/41 (EPA 2008)
Now I don't think anyone would be angered over getting that kind of mileage, but I also don't think those numbers are going to persuade many people to trade in their gas gulpers for a Smart car. I was caught off gaurd because for a 2-seater of that size and class, I expected something more along the lines of 50-70mpg. I didn't think that mileage was too far out of the realm of technological possibility in the 21st century, but maybe I'm wrong.
Now if they were at all visually appealing, maybe. But untill they make a diesel version, or a hybrid version, then I can't see any logical application outside of the confines of NYC or San Francisco.
What do you think? Is the current Smartcar MPG acceptable? I know most of you probably aren't fans of the car itself. But what about it's performance?