climb ability of smart car

[mirando]

My house is on a small hill. I am thinking of the smart car. Anyone can commend on the climbing ability of it

[John_H]

The hills approaching the twisty part of Lombard Street in San Francisco are remarkably steep. I much prefer to simply drive up such a steep hill though I had to stop behind several other Smarts. Getting moving seemed awkward - it may have been the hill assist doing its job - but I got moving without a long delay. It certainly felt strange, though!

So - going up very steep hills: no problem at all.
Starting in the middle of a steep uphill from a stop? Awkward for one try, but no problem.

[Duckhunter]

No issues with climbing or starting on a hill.

[Carl242]

I live in San Francisco and I haven't had a problem. In fact, the Hill Assist does an amazing job. The fact that you can downshift with the paddle at will for some extra hill-climbing "oomph" also helps do the job.

Live on an unusually steep hill? Announce the road and maybe a fellow Smart owner will drive it and let us know how it does.

[donnyonee]

ive been taking my smart from sea level to 8000 ft towing my tent trailer with no problems. i can keep up with traffic and if necessary use the turn outs so the hot rodders can pass, but overall it climbs the mtns fine.

[Padawan]

As others have stated, the hill assist works extremely well. I have never had an issue even on very steep hills with myself and a passenger in the car.

[NCC1701]

You might find some of the responses in this thread
smarties can't climb hills!
to be relevant.

[fpage77]

I've had no problems with hills.