smart forfour Review
Published: 21st August 2005
smart forfour
How It Looks - Interior
The smart forfour's design-led interior stays faithful to smart's philosophy of minimalist fun. The interior door trim and instrument panel is matched to the seat fabric for a co-ordinated look. Our test car was equipped with the optional cockpit clock and engine temperature gauge which appear like periscopes popping up from the dashboard.
In Car Entertainment and Satellite Navigation
A smart radio five is fitted as standard which includes a radio, CD player and two speakers. The following options are available:
- smart radio six which includes a radio, CD player, four speakers telephone keypad
- smart radio navigator which includes a radio, CD player, four speakers, navigation, 4.9" colour display, WAP browser and telephone keypad
- smart radio multimedia navigator which includes a radio, DVD navigation with map representation and audio CD function, 6.5" colour display, WAP browser and telephone keypad
- A sound package including six speakers and subwoofer
- smart CD changer
- Provision for telephone installation (hands-free installation including cable harness and aerial)
Rivals
- Citroen C2, Fiat Panda, Mitsubishi Colt and the MINI
What We Liked
- Exterior and interior styling
- Range of refined and economical engines
- Handling
- High level of standard safety equipment
- Tardis-like interior space
- Both the 5-speed manual and 6-speed 'softouch plus' transmissions
What We Disliked
- Window switches positioned either side of the handbrake - fiddly to operate
What We'd Like To See
- Window switches conventionally located on the door panels
- Electric windows all round as standard
- Electrically operated and heated door mirrors as standard
