There are many things that make the smart fortwo particularly practical and functional. And most of these solutions are not even apparent at first sight.

Clever technical features such as automatic hill start assist, for example. Or the comfort windscreen wipers with speed-sensitive interval wiping. Electrical release of the tailgate at the push of a button. Central locking with radio remote control including panic feature and the 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode with kickdown function.

Other practical features include the passenger seat backrest which can be folded right down for easy loading. Or the large service flap at the front, which is very convenient for topping up coolant and windshield washer fluid. It goes without saying that every smart fortwo also comes with a comprehensive range of safety features as standard, including esp® and abs.

But that's not all, there's much more such as:

The drive lock function. When you set off, drive lock activates the central locking system automatically. This means the doors can only be opened from inside, not from outside – for safety’s sake.

Central locking with radio remote control and immobilizer. The doors can be locked and unlocked using the remote control in the 4-button key. The remote control also operates the rear window release (coupé), roof release (cabriolet) and panic button.

Automatic hill start assist. To ensure you move off safely on upward slopes, the brakes remain engaged for a moment, until you step on the accelerator. This gets you off to a comfortable start and prevents the car from rolling backwards.

Multifunctional display. All key information at a glance – i.e. gear display or fuel gauge. From a level of 5.0l the remaining fuel is indicated to an accuracy of 0.5l. Trip recorder, outside temperature, time and service interval indicator can also be called up at the touch of a button.

H7 projection headlights. These large headlights in clear-glass look provide for bright and uniform illumination.

Glass rear window on the cabriolet. Heated rear window in safety glass – for a clear view towards the rear at all times.

Service flap. Easy to remove and attach to the front of the vehicle, i.e. when topping up coolant or windshield washer fluid. The bulb sockets of the H7 projection headlights are also readily accessible.

Tire pressure monitoring. Don’t let your tires fall flat. smart’s easy-to-read dash indicator will alert you when you’ve lost 20 percent air pressure in one or more of your tires. Now that’s a breath of fresh air!

Adjustable, fold-down passenger seat backrest. To enable you to transport larger and bulky items, the passenger seat backrest can be folded right down into a horizontal position – for through-loading, smart-style.