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Smart fortwo cityflame coupe review: these foolish things…

Or perhaps not so foolish. If your business means lots of running around town, the rock bottom company car tax (£20 a month!) and tiny footprint could be just the job.
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6 February 2014

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The Smart car remains just that, but we’re surprised the dynamics haven’t improved by now. Still, for £20 a month in company car tax it’s a slick way to get around town

Business Car Manager Verdict

For the most part, the Smart fortwo continues to be a very clever idea. A tiny 2-seat city car that’s uncommonly roomy inside, that’s easy and convenient to park, is fun and different and crucially takes up very little road space. In today’s eco age, you could say it’s supremely right-on.

This cityflame edition energetically pumps up the visuals and will definitely get you noticed. The classy cabin, with its stylish mix of colours, is a stand out.

Even in this second generation guise, we’re still not sold on the dynamics, however. The fortwo really ought to ride and handle better and the robotised 5-speed transmission remains an acquired taste. The cityflame treatment also lists for an extra £1420 over normal.

Yet we can see a business case based around those low running costs (and 11% BIK) for an SME, perhaps, based in the city.

True, a VW up! might seem a more sensible eco buy, all things considered.

There again, with a car like the Smart fortwo cityflame, who wants sensible? 

 

The Low Down…

Doors and body style  2-door ‘coupe’
Engine/gearbox  1-litre, 3 cyl petrol/5-speed robotised manual
CO2 Emissions  98g/km
Economy  65.7mpg
Power/torque  71PS/92Nm
0-62mph/top speed  13.7secs/90mph
Insurance group  3

…and what it costs

P11D Value  £10,940
Monthly business rental (ex VAT)  From around £180 (3yrs/30,000 miles)
Road tax (VED)  Band A
Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16  11%, 12%, 14%
Benefit in kind (BIK) 2013/14 to 2015/16  £1203, £1313, £1532
Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%)  £464/£39
Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) £928/£77 
Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) £241/£20 
Annual/monthly company car tax (40%)  £481/£40
Figures correct at time of posting  
For latest figures Use our company car tax calculator

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Matt Morton

Matt Morton

Matt Morton is an automotive content writer for Business Car Manager

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