But the ForTwo hasn't maintained its momentum. In fact, sales have slid almost as fast as the price of gas. With gas prices average $2.50 per gallon, the appeal of a very limiting two-seater has faded with it. Importantly, a number of cheaply priced cars seating as many as five passengers have joined the market including the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. Indeed, some models of the Versa are actually cheaper than the Smart even though the ForTwo maintains a slim mileage edge.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel economy ratings of 33 MPG city and 41 MPG highway are sure to appeal to the budget-conscious elderly.
Turning Circle
How many times have you seen an elderly driver struggle to turn around a car -- or even to back out of a parking space? The 28.7-foot turning circle of the smart fortwo almost crushes this problem.
2011 Smart-ForTwo Supermini cars