Is the Smart Car being discontinued?

Smart is officially exiting the U.S. market and will stop importing its all-electric Fortwo city car to North America after the 2019 model year. Mercedes-Benz says that dealerships will continue to provide service and parts for current owners of both gasoline- and electric-powered Smart Fortwo models.

Why was the Smart car discontinued?

Smart’s End in US There were only 1,276 sales in 2018, down 95% from its peak sales of 24,622 units in 2008. Mercedes-Benz said that they discontinued Smart in U.S. for a number of reasons, primary the declining demand for micro cars in US and Canada.

What are the disadvantages of smart cars?

The Disadvantages of Smart Cars

• Mileage. Designed specifically to be fuel efficient, smart cars averaged only 32 miles to the gallon in one study done by TreeHugger.com.
• Performance.
• Size.
• Price.
• Availability.

How much is a 2019 Smart Car?

The 2019 Smart EQ Fortwo electric vehicle (EV) starts as a coupe in Pure trim. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $23,900.

How long do Smart cars last?

How long do Smart cars last? With proper maintenance, a smart can last 150,000 miles to 2,0000 miles. If you drive an average of 15,000 miles per year, your smart car should have a lifespan of 10 to 13 years.

Why are smart cars no longer sold in Canada?

Sliding sales Mercedes-Benz cited declining micro-car sales and high homologation costs as reasons for pulling out of the market, despite having just launched the all-new third-generation Smart in 2015. The move effectively kills the brand in Canada, although it will continue in other parts of the world.

Are smart cars expensive to insure?

How much does Smart car insurance cost? Billed as a convenient and efficient alternative to a typical vehicle, a Smart car is also an affordable auto to insure. The average cost of Smart car insurance is less than $1,000 per year.

What is the max speed of a Smart car?

175 km/h
Since no Smart is really built for speed, the fastest one you can buy right now tops out at 175 km/h (109 mph), which may not sound that impressive, but it definitely is for a car that is about as wide as it is long (and also fairly tall too).