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Has anybody any thoughts on this vehicle I know they are Mitzy based from Holland I have been offered a nice looking 55 plate and it looks in my opinion superb are they worth the extra money over petrol versions ?my other options are a Pug 1007 hdi I like the doors and would aid access for my aged mother (shes only a passenger)or a bland Fiesta tdci opinions greatly received.
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Production cancelled.
See HJ Car by Car Breakdown.
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I was driven a few miles in a basic 4-4 diesel. It all felt a bit cheap and plasticky to me inside, and the Mercedes diver wasn't too complimentary about it. But I agree the higher trim ones can look quite tasty on the outside
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I have a 2005 1.1 petrol, living in west London I find it is perfect as a town car but gets a bit out of puff on the motorway so the 1.5 diesel seems like a great compremise. Mine is all black with four spoke alloys and looks great when all cleaned up.
I would go for a passion model with the glass roof and air con as it really brightens up the cabin.
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There are 2 different versions of the smart forfour 1.5 diesel - 68 or 95hp. Be certain which one it is you are being offered.
Also note that unlike most other manufacturers smarts only have 2 years warranty.
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From HJ's road test
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=145
"If you have more money to spend, forget the other 1.1s and even the 1.3s. Go for one of the diesels. The twin-chain-cam four-cylinder 1.5 litre common-rail direct injected engine sets a new standard for small diesels. It comes in two outputs: 68PS and 95PS, a £1,000 price hike achieved simply by reprogramming the ECU because the engines are otherwise the same.
The 68PS Forfour diesel grips better at the front than the 1.1 and, with a lot more torque, feels much punchier out of corners and roundabouts. Its still not quite as much fun as a MINI, but enjoyable and nippy enough to match the Forfours cheeky looks.
The more powerful 95PS felt sporty the first few metres I drove it. The steering was much more positive and I could feel the front tyres clawing the road surface. The one I drove was the cheapest £10,995 Pulse spec on standard 14? steel wheels with 175/65 R14 tyres. Yet it was a hoot. Quick and grippy when I wanted it to be. Docile when I didnt. Maybe it is yet another case of standard wheels and tyres feeling much better than the marketing mens big alloys with wide ultra low profile rubber."
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