Car financing: 2012 smart fortwo
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 smart fortwo for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 smart fortwo specs
| Engine | 1.0L 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 153 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.38 |
2012 smart fortwo: every figure
| Displacement | 1.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 |
| MPG combined (US) | 36 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 43 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,276 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 smart fortwo
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (2), electrical system (2) and seat belts (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 smart fortwo: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 smart fortwo for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2012 smart fortwo in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the fortwo
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and seat belts; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The 1.0L 3-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 6.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 20 litres of fuel. That works out to about $11.38 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the fortwo
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the fortwo answers more than any brochure. A test week in the fortwo tells you more than any review. If the fortwo is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $113.80 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Make a request
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 smart fortwo from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 smart fortwo
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 smart fortwo for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 smart fortwo
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 smart fortwo?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 smart fortwo before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 smart fortwo have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 smart fortwo cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2276.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.