Smart Cars, with its micro mini size and easy handling features have none the less received mixed reactions in the past. Produced as early as 1988, this automobile, manufactured by the German Auto-maker, Smart, has come to gain an improved positive reception in the recent years, due to its practicality and suitable size.
The Smart Fortwo is a city coupe that has been designed with the exclusive intention of effortless driving as well as unproblematic parking, which happens to be the bane of the crammed European roads. It comes in three competent models, the MHD, CDI and the EV versions that promise to save the pocket as well as the environment. The MHD or the Micro Hybrid Drive, an electric motor operated hybrid car is among the best of its models, mainly due to its starter generator which makes it possible to restart the engine according to our convenience, that too at the press of a pedal. This feature proves to be a very economical function, especially with the number of stops at traffic signals these days that are a strain to the fuel gauge.
Speaking of fuel savings, the Smart Fortwo MHD offers a near perfect savings with almost 13% on the road. Moreover, with lesser levels of carbon emissions of 103 g/km, this is indeed a real boon to the environment in general, and therefore appeals a lot to the energy-conscious lot.
The EV or the Electric Vehicle has a 41 bhp electric motor, resulting in the output being only 69 mph at top speed. A single charge of the vehicle can take you 70 miles at a very nominal cost, which makes it perfect for driving around the city limits. Its low emission factor has also led it to being exempted from the road fund license, which is another point to its advantage.
