The new Smart Forfour have everything it takes to manoeuvre elegantly into any parking space. The new Smart Forfour turns almost as compactly as the previous fortwo (wall to wall: 8.75 m). Its statistics are 8.65 m (kerb to kerb) and 8.95 m (wall to wall). The new Smart Forfour also come up trumps once again with regard to the maximum of space packed into minimal dimensions, as documented by the excellent body space index.
The typical Smart Forfour genes are thus recognisable from afar on the road: the striking door contours and the unique tridion cell. A characteristic swage line, such as features in the middle of the doors, underscores the brand image. The side view of the Smart Forfour reveals the same elements as the fortwo, but has a longer tridion cell as well as the additional door. The front and rear overhangs appear just as short as on the fortwo. The Smart Forfour's roof line slopes downward towards the rear in coupé style.
The interior of Smart Forfour, in front of the dashboard, the instrument cluster and the infotainment centre with radio/navigation appear to hover in front of the dashboard. The dashboard and the door centre panels feature extensive fabric coverings in the three lines. This high-quality textile surface is very pleasant to the touch and is reminiscent of the mesh inserts in modern sports shoes. The mesh structure is a USP in this vehicle segment.
The new Smart Forfour for the first time offered a hallmark smart rear engine concept. Drive power is supplied by three-cylinder engines rated at 45 kW/60 hp, 52 kW/71 hp and 66 kW/90 hp, while power transmission is performed by a five-speed manual transmission or the twinamic automatic dual clutch transmission. The price for the Smart Forfour will cost only around 600 euros more with the same engine.