Smart ForTwo CDI - an amazing little car

Published by Matt Polaine | Filed under Smart

Yeah so I am biased. But we have a 1997 Mercedes 300 TD which could be said to be at the other end of the motoring scale. Now I can tell you that turning over a 3 litre inline 6 cylinder diesel engine in -27C will require a heated battery jacket! (Although on our Mercedes it is under the rear seat). Still, -27C? Puny diesel Smart car stands no chance…

I found this following video on YouTube, where a guy with a Smart ForTwo CDI is obviously sceptical about starting his Smart Fortwo CDI at such low temperatures. Watch to see what happens…

Although Mercedes (who build the Smart) do have a record for cars that will start - even after 5 years!

There are also some modifications to a Smart Car that should stay off the road…because Ferrari drivers might get upset!

I keep a rolling record of my Smart’s fuel consumption, mainly to see how my hypermiling techniques are improving. I’m currently hitting an average