Smart EQ fortwo Facelift FULL REVIEW Cabrio vs Coupé comparison - what’s new?

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The Smart EQ fortwo facelift has several new features. The logo has been replaced with "smart" lettering. The car now has optional LED lamps. The front end looks sportier with a new, larger honeycomb front grille. New color and trim options are available.

The car is very small at 2.69 meters. The reviewer indicates that the vehicle might be the only car that starts with “two meters” in its length description.

The side profile has been mostly untouched with the exception of wheel options. Owners can select 15 or 16-inch wheels.

Since Smart is now all electric, the EQ badge is displayed to indicate a Mercedes electric brand. The convertible is available with a fabric top, with various colors for the fabric top to be selected.

The Smart is now globally electric to reduce fleet CO2 emission levels for Daimler. This may mean that the electric version of the car costs more than the petrol versions, but governmental tax benefits will likely alleviate the cost difference.

The car has a 17.6 kWh battery with an 8-year/100,000 km warranty. With 80 horsepower, it takes twelve seconds for it to get up to 100 kilometers.

The car’s acceleration is more useful at lower, city speeds. The reviewer stated that people bully small cars, which may make the car less enjoyable. The car is stable on motorways due to its stiff suspension. Road noise on the motorway isn’t the best. 110 kilometers/70 miles of range is standard in most driving conditions.

For a face-lift vehicle, the reviewer finds that the face has indeed been lifted.

Tiny storage has a tetris quality. The car requires planning to use well. There's a new spot to store a phone. There is still an analog speedometer available. For charging, an AC charger is built in, that can deliver a 4.6 kW charge, and optionally 22 kW.

While the overall impressions are positive, drivers might need to drive more courteously or risk some pushiness on the road.