Only 20 years after its public debut, we get the smart roadster in front of the cameras and drive it for the very first time. This unique compact sports car has been turning heads for years but does the drive live up to the looks? Join us to find out.
Model featured in this video: 2005 smart roadster BRABUS in speed silver
Key stats
Engine: 698 cc 3-cylinder turbo
Power/torque: 101 hp and 95 lb ft
0 - 60 mph: 9.8 seconds
Top speed: 119 mph
Gearbox: 6-speed semi-auto
Dimensions: 3427 mm length/1615 mm width/ 1192 mm height
Find out more about servicing and parts from Mercedes-Benz Hertfordshire: https://www.landlautomotive.co.uk/servicing
Discover the new smart #1 SUV: https://www.landlautomotive.co.uk/news-and-events/the-new-smart--1
How many smart roadsters are on UK roads? https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=smart+roadster
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Origins and exterior styling
3:51 - Interior
8:52 - Driving
16:22 - Final thoughts
18:24 - Further watching
Written and presented by Ken Pearson.
Filmed by Ken Pearson and the L&L Automotive Marketing Team.
Edited by Ken Pearson.
Additional media used:
Photos from Mercedes-Benz Global Media: https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/
Photos from smart UK press: https://smartukpress.co.uk
Image "2006 RenaultSport Clio V6 255" by The Car Spy: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2006_RenaultSport_Clio_V6_255_(10841659245).jpg
Image "BMW M Coupe" by ilikewaffles11: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BMW_M_Coupe_(8751049283).jpg