Used smart fortwo coupe for sale

What types of used smart fortwo coupé cars are there?

The smart fortwo is available in a few different flavours, depending on your budget and style. 

Popular smart fortwo trims 

> passion – loads of colours and an affordable price tag, the fortwo passion is the one to have for most people 

> prime – the prime adds a sat-nav, parking sensors and front fog lights, it’s a sensible middle-ground option 

> proxy – all the above plus heated mirrors and a height-adjustable driver’s seat 

smart fortwo history 

The smart fortwo first came out in 1998 and has seen a few different versions since. 

> smart fortwo first generation (1998-2007) 

> smart fortwo second generation (2007-2014) 

> smart fortwo third generation (2014-2019) 

> smart fortwo EQ (2017-2024) 

smart fortwo body styles 

Unlike many small city cars, the smart fortwo is actually available as a coupe and convertible. 

> smart fortwo coupe 

> smart fortwo convertible 

What features does the smart fortwo coupé have?

A used smart fortwo isn’t the most hi-tech car, and certainly isn’t the biggest, but this plays to its strengths.  

The reason any smart car is so popular is because its compact. Easy to manoeuvre and easy to park in busy cities. 

While some models come with features such as heated and electric mirrors, parking sensors and sat-nav, you don’t need many extras for a nippy city car. 

But if you do want added tech, the fortwo EQ electric model is best for you, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto among other things. 

Is the smart fortwo coupé reliable?

The smart fortwo gets the job done with very few frills. That means there's less to go wrong. 

It was also backed by Mercedes-Benz, and later Geely, so that plays into its strong build quality. 

For the most reliable option, the electric version will have even fewer moving parts. EVs tend to go wrong less since there's less going on mechanically. 

How much does the smart fortwo coupé cost to run?

The entire ethos of a smart car is to be affordable – from the point of purchase to the running costs and maintenance. 

Their small engines and easily replaceable parts mean that if anything were to go wrong, it should be an easy fix. But with regular servicing, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. 

If you go for the EQ, you’ll benefit from even cheaper running costs at between 8p and 80p/kWh to charge.  

Who is the smart fortwo coupé suitable for?

A smart fortwo for sale is a great option for those after a funky city car that’s easy to drive, park and live with. 

While it can easily be driven on the motorway and longer journeys, it’s far happier around town at lower speeds, and that’s where you’ll see the proper fuel economy benefit. 

Popular alternatives include the fortwo cabrio and Fiat 500.