All 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 21,250 - 23,900
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Avg Price
Used
$ 9,430
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (52%) |
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| Comfort (65%) |
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| Performance (45%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (60%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (60%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (30%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (60%) |
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| Transmission (60%) |
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| Fuel consumption (100%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (60%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (100%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Prolonged gear changes
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Non-linear brake feel
No centre armrest
Restrictive rearward vision
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Highly fuel-efficient
Incredibly maneuverable
Fun to drive
Cute (I mean cool)
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (60%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (50%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Fussy washer fluid top-up operation
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Not much cargo space
Non-adjustable steering column
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Improved ride and handling
Interior seating space
Efficient powertrain
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (75%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (60%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (30%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (60%) |
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| Transmission (60%) |
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| Fuel consumption (100%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (60%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (100%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Access to the washer fluid tank
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Precarious stability due to crosswinds
Gear shifts in auto mode
Steering wheel does not tilt
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Handling
Reasonable performance
Braking
ESP
Passenger room
Works well in the snow (with good winter tires)
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (67%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (60%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (30%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (60%) |
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| Transmission (60%) |
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| Fuel consumption (100%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (60%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (100%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Jerky shifts (in auto mode)
Storage (cabriolet)
Winter tires and rims recommended
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Size and agility
Gasoline engine
Stability on highways
Storage
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (55%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (60%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (30%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (60%) |
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| Transmission (60%) |
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| Fuel consumption (100%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (60%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (100%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Uneasy access to cargo area
Braking lacks progression
High purchase price
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Transmission still hesitates sometimes
Cockpit needs better insulation
Powertrain components too hidden away
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Same punchy look
Fuel economy
Remarkable manoeuvrability
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