Jakarta - Previously, mobil.otomotifnet.com are trying out the Smart ForTwo in the first session of the drive. Well, this time we jajal two units at once, the Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe and Cabriolet in session more in-depth test drive!
Design :
When invited darted into the street, almost every eye view of this cute car. Perhaps because it is still rare car with only 2.6 meters in length, width of 1.5 meters and 1.5 meters high on the streets. Starting from just a glance, to intercept mobil.otomotifnet.com rate. "This is what car ya mas? Very funny!" said one driver who happened to be passing. "Rich cartoon car in a Town Car games exist on Facebook," But it's true, we must have a mental "artist" when driving a Smart ForTwo on the highway. Must patiently answered questions, patience also face stares of other road users. In view Smart ForTwo Coupe and Cabriolet only distinguished by the form of its roof. Smart ForTwo Cabriolet is more attractive because the roof can be opened and closed by motor just by pressing the button on the center console. Being a hard roof coupe equipped with a panoramic sun roof manual, which should be shifted by hand while trying to open the lid. But, on the Coupe version is equipped with glass rear wiper, while the Cabriolet minus wiper on the rear glass. Simply mereportkan during heavy rainfall.
And most surprisingly a lot of people make the cover body is made of plastic. Despite the plastic body, but the chassis is still made of hard metal that can absorb impact. Precisely this plastic body allows users who want a body modification on the Smart ForTwo. Like a mobile phone casing, so you can mutually. Most cool while looking at the dashboard design and indicator panels. All shades made classic but still modern. Speedometer clearly visible behind the steering wheel, combined with tachometer and hour indicators like tachometers separate after-market.
Features and Technology
As a cute car, the Smart ForTwo is equipped with abundant features. Indeed, for many who doubted the matter of security. Calm down, Boss! Despite the plastic body, but his tetep monocoque chassis made of material that can absorb impact. In addition, safety features dual airbags, also features Electronic Stability Program (ESP), including ABS, ASR, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist to already embedded with slick at this cute car. Asiknya again, this car is equipped with Micro Hybrid Drive (MHD), a feature to save fuel. It just works like idling stop system. The difference is, on the MHD engine died suddenly stepped on the brake when stationary conditions. Fair potent save fuel when passing in the street jam. Log cabin, all the instrument panel is designed to be easily accessible and quite functional, so as not to complicate the first-time riders to try out though.
Uniquely lock the door using the model of immobiliser with remote control. Ensure the ease and security when out and got into the car. Audio standard was quite special. Equipped with two tweeters, two midwoofer and a subwoofer that combined with a modern retro-style head unit can make the trip so enjoyable.
Handling
Sitting in the car this size was still comfortable. Not narrow, though to 178 cm body weight plays though because the seat can reverse quite a lot. Unfortunately the dash that are too short often makes knee fixed. The view to the front and sides are also widespread, although to peek behind the state through the middle mirror, his eyes fairly limited. Especially when the roof on the Cabriolet version is opened, the view will be somewhat hindered, especially for riders who are not too tall posture. But, the streets of the city, indeed the Smart ForTwo is really Smart! Weaving weaving while nudging oxtail jam was not afraid. So also when we have to park, relax! In fact, in an alley with a width of only 6 meters, the Smart ForTwo could turn back! Try if you take Avanza, certainly impossible. Unfortunately the suspension settings the Smart ForTwo hard enough, the fair was short wheel base of this car once. If the European smooth path may not be a problem. But in Indonesia, even though the streets of Jakarta protocol still a lot of patches and holes. Mantabnya, handling the Smart ForTwo to remain stable at high speeds. Tested at high speeds there is no problem, but does the rider have to really keep the movement of the steering wheel. Do not make movements that are too extreme so they can make the car uncontrollable.
